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Key Responsibilities Create a software procurement strategy and playbook Develop and forecast annual financial and non-financial targets for the portfolio Provide subject matter expertise in digital healthcare and deliver benefits in sourcing and supplier management Required Qualifications De

Purpose Statement: The purpose of a Procurement Analyst is to provide direct support to the procurement staff in the replenishment of ingredients and product. The Procurement Analyst will write and adjust orders, maintain inventory objectives, and serve as a communication liaison between staff and third-party warehouses. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: • Analyze and summarize reports (front page, sale, warehouse, slow turn, and new item analysis); communicate findings to Management, • Utilize Microstrategy to analyze sales and categories as a means to keep Procurement Team Informed, • Execute purchasing objectives while communicating with vendors, • Manage ingredient GP% and execute any activities needed to make improvements, • Identify and implement adjustments needed to ensure sound inventory, • Assist Procurement Team in ongoing research projects Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Utilize Microstrategy to analyze sales and categories as a means to keep Procurement Team informed, • Execute purchasing objectives while communicating with vendors, • Identify and implement order adjustments needed to ensure sound inventory, • Assist Procurement Team in ongoing research projects, • Conduct post-ad analysis for product moving out of the warehouse, • Analyze and summarize reports and communicate findings to division leadership, • Assist in creating strategies and action plans to improve purchasing functions and activities, • Contract compliance review and analysis, • Assist in developing new insights through the analysis of internal and external data sources, • Craft compelling, fact-based presentations for audiences with different levels of experience and seniority, • Complete cost analysis, bid analysis, and other financial reviews as necessary Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, or business related filed, • Supermarket or other retail experience (minimum of two years preferred), • Prior inventory and/or warehouse distribution experience desired, • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines, • Well-developed computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP, • Strong customer service and leadership skills, • Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, • Experience with project planning and/or project management, • Strong attention to detail Working Conditions & Physical Demands • Ability to sit at desk for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to adhere to the company's four day in office work requirement Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $59,000 to $75,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.

Job Description Job Title: Business Analyst – QAD Manufacturing & Distribution Position Location: East Coast, USA (Preferred home base: Atlanta) Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid or Remote with Travel as Needed Reports To: Senior VP of IT Company Summary Sugar Foods LLC is a privately owned company with production facilities in Georgia, Massachusetts, California, and Mexico. Our products are sold and distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sugar Foods manufactures and packages croutons, tortilla chips, crispy toppings, caramels, and chocolate syrups, as well as cheese-based toppings. Additionally, Sugar Foods packages a variety of items including sugar, sweeteners, powdered creamer, breadings, and coaters, and dried fruits and nuts. The Sugar Foods Way At Sugar Foods, the Customer is King, and our team is our Family. The vision of Sugar Foods is for our products to be on every plate and in every cup. We continue to grow our business and adapt to changing business conditions to consistently provide value to our customers, our associates, and our community, by adhering to high standards of quality and safety and always acting in a respectful and responsible manner. Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in the QAD Cloud environment, specifically within the Manufacturing and Distribution modules, to support ongoing and future enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring 10–15 years of hands-on experience in QAD environments, working closely with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and finance to improve business processes, enhance system capabilities, and drive value through technology. This individual will serve as a liaison between business users and IT, providing analytical support, process design, functional configuration, and guidance on best practices within QAD. Key Responsibilities • Act as subject matter expert (SME) on QAD modules, with a focus on Manufacturing (MFG/PRO), Distribution, and Supply Chain processes., • Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for optimization using QAD functionality., • Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and work with technical teams to implement solutions., • Lead and facilitate requirements-gathering sessions with business stakeholders., • Support configuration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities., • Partner with operations, production planning, procurement, warehouse, and shipping teams to align QAD capabilities with operational needs., • Document business process flows, system enhancements, and training materials., • Manage change requests, system updates, and integrations related to QAD., • Act as a key resource during QAD upgrades, migrations, or module implementations., • Provide day-to-day support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for QAD users., • Collaborate with development teams on enhancements using AUX (Adaptive UX) and participate in designing user-friendly, cloud-ready screens and workflows., • Support and optimize the integration of Eagle scanning software with QAD for real-time data capture on the shop floor and in the warehouse., • 10–15 years of experience working with QAD ERP, with at least 7 years focused on Manufacturing and Distribution modules., • Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field., • Proven experience in discrete or process manufacturing environments., • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (MRP, production, inventory control, warehousing, order management)., • Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with AUX (Adaptive UX) development and configuration within QAD Cloud environments., • Working knowledge of Eagle scanning software, including its use in manufacturing and warehouse operations, and its integration points with QAD., • Experience in business process mapping, gap analysis, and solution design., • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate workshops and training sessions., • Proficiency in writing functional specs, test scripts, and user documentation., • Familiarity with QAD EE and related tools (e.g., QXtend)., • Familiarity with Progress PRO2SQL., • Solid grasp of integration concepts between QAD and other enterprise systems (e.g., MES, WMS, TMS, finance applications)., • Experience working in food & beverage, CPG, or regulated manufacturing environments., • Understanding of compliance and traceability requirements., • Familiarity with Cyberquery is a plus., • Hands-on experience with QAD Cloud ERP, including AUX framework for personalization, screen modifications, or new UI development.

Job DescriptionSalary: 60,000-80,000 The Contract Compliance Analyst is responsible for overseeing the solicitation process, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Invitations for Bids (IFBs). The incumbent will oversee and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Additionally, the analyst will be responsible for analyzing data to ensure that all contracts and vendors do not exceed the contract amount or the New Jersey threshold. This role includes conducting on-site audits, evaluating the effectiveness of contracted goods and services, and ensuring compliance with federal and state labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and the New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Act. The Contract Compliance Analyst will also manage outreach to local and disadvantaged-owned businesses, monitor compliance, recommend corrective actions, prepare reports, and support the broader goals of the Newark Housing Authority (NHA). The incumbent will be responsible for managing communications with stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, and government agencies, to ensure alignment and transparency in contract management. Additionally, the analyst will identify and mitigate risks associated with contract compliance, contributing to the overall effectiveness and integrity of the NHA's procurement processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The statements below describe this position's general nature and scope of work. This is not a complete listing of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be assigned. • Support the Director of Procurement and Contracts: Assist in developing and implementing strategies to ensure contract compliance across all projects., • Collaboration: Work closely with the procurement team to develop, publish, and maintain a monthly contract procurement report, provide subject matter expertise in procurement policy and procedures, and ensure alignment with business objectives while adhering to all applicable laws and regulations., • Solicitation Management: Oversees the review and selection process from beginning to end, including RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. Draft. Monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements and conduct on-site audits to evaluate the effectiveness of goods and services., • Fleet Management: Oversee the lease and rental of vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management., • Data Analysis: Analyze procurement history data to recommend methods for cost-effective purchases and achieving savings., • Compliance Operations: Provide efficient processing and delivery of contract compliance operations to minimize business risk and ensure compliance through effective processes., • Labor Standards Compliance: Monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements through payroll reviews and site visits. Investigate labor standards violations and recommend actions such as suspension or debarment where necessary. Prepare and submit the annual HUD-4710 Semi-Annual Enforcement Report for Davis-Bacon Compliance., • Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance: Ensure compliance with Essex County, New Jersey State, and federal laws, including affirmative action and contract compliance requirements. Compile and analyze data for various reports, including HUD 2516 and HUD 60002, to demonstrate program compliance., • Contract Oversight: Perform high-level administrative duties related to contract oversight and monitoring, including responding to inquiries about contract obligations, writing complex reports, and representing the Authority at professional events., • Training and Outreach: Train staff and contractors on labor standards, contract compliance, and affirmative action requirements. Provide technical assistance to contractors to support compliance and extend subcontracting opportunities to local and disadvantaged business entities., • Compliance Tracking: Implement and maintain a computerized database system for compliance tracking. Monitor and coordinate the approval process for proposed contracts and maintain a local and disadvantaged business directory., • On-Site Reviews: Conduct on-site reviews of NHA contractors to ensure compliance with contracts and laws. Identify, review, and resolve non-compliance issues, conducting research and analysis to recommend appropriate next steps., • Collaboration: Work with compliance counterparts throughout NHA and the broader public housing and business communities., • Other Duties: Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or a related field, with a strong focus on compliance. Skills: • Strong understanding of federal and state labor standards, including Davis-Bacon and the New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Act., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to conduct detailed audits and evaluations of contracted goods and services., • Proficiency in data analysis and report preparation., • Experience with contract management software and compliance tracking systems., • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook). Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Office environment, moderate noise level. BENEFITS Fulltime employees are offered Health, Vision, Dental, Life, LTD, STD, and Rx Plan, benefits after 60 days of employment

Manage the regular transfer of procurement documents into the PMIS file retention system, ensuring compliance with GDC's procurement policies and procedures. Assist GDC's Procurement personnel with the solicitation and award of HTP Packages, professional service contracts, and other types of procure

Property, Logistics, and Procurement Analyst. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Property and Logistics Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, configuration management, asset management, coordinating shipments, maintaining proper

A financial firm is looking for a Jr. BA w/ RFPs to join their team in New York, NY or Iselin, NJ. Compensation: $85-100k Responsibilities: • Deliver detailed business requirement/functional requirements/use cases/user stories/wireframes/ data mappings/training materials with support from senior Business Analysts from the team • Work with development teams to identify business and functional solutions and help build better products, • Work closely with QA and development team to ensure implementation meets requirements and usability guidelines., • Develop subject matter expertise in your area of responsibility., • Provide SME support, product demonstrations and training to internal & external users. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Technology/Finance/Business/Science or related field of study, • 4-6 years of work experience in as business analyst in banking / finance, • Has supported business requirements definition and product / supplier selection in competitive procurement processes i.e. Response to Proposal (RFP) process, • Must have excellent knowledge and experience of creating Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), • Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), familiarity with waterfall and agile methodologies, • Advanced knowledge and experience of using business analysis tools and techniques such as requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis, • Financial Services and / or regulated organisational experience, • Able to work in complex matrix organisation, • Must have a some knowledge of banking, front to back trade life cycle, settlement systems and practices would be helpful, • Must be a strong team player who can share knowledge and help others succeed, • Must be passionate about the quality of your work, strive to continuously improve and challenge the status quo, • Good client facing skills and the ability to work/communicate with business & technical stakeholders is essential

The primary purpose of the supply chain analyst position is to ensure the availability and allocation of inventory and to provide analysis for inventory usage through maintenance of inventory management and procurement processes by collaborating with the inventory management team and the materials m