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Operations System Analyst

Bellingham, WA (Home Office)

Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.

JOB SUMMARY


Implement, maintain, and support Operations systems and act as key liaison between the Production, Growing, Distribution, Sales, and Maintenance departments and the IT department and outside vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Support end users for current systems by researching and resolving problems.
  • Gain and document understandings of the key processes for all supported departments.
  • Identify and propose opportunities for increased efficiency through workflow or system enhancements.
  • Identify and document project requirements by meeting with key stakeholders.
  • Complete detailed system testing on upgrades and new system implementations, clearly document findings, share findings and potential resolutions with Operation systems team, internal IT, or outside vendors.
  • Provide system training in person and virtually to users along with thorough documentation.
  • Document workflows and standard operating procedures (SOP) for new and existing systems.
  • Create, maintain, and support label templates for Operations.
  • Work with IT and external vendors to create and review reports via SQL and SSRS, SEI, Microsoft PowerBI, and Crystal Reports.
  • Provide backup for members of the Operation Systems team, as needed.

COMPETENCIES


  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, and via phone with all levels of staff.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work cross departmentally, and within a team environment.
  • Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and previous experience with Microsoft Office application suite.
  • Strong planning, organizing and project management skills with results focus.
  • Technical experience with systems applications, databases, and user support.
  • Solid skills in relational database management and design for Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Ability to develop and implement technical standards, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Self-motivated, able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.
  • Desire to learn new skills and abilities
  • Strong attention to detail required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related program.
  • 1-3 years of progressive, hands-on technology and application support experience.
  • 1-3 years Microsoft SQL, Data Analysis, and Report Writing experience.
  • Previous user training experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


  • During peak season, provide off-hours support including evenings and weekends.
  • Willingness to travel to Smith Gardens and conference locations.
  • Office environment, long hours sitting in front of a computer.

PAY RANGE


$29 - $34 per hour

  • $17-$18.50 Per Hour
  • $21.00 - $23.00

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

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Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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