IT Business Analyst

We're hiring! Kemin is seeking a Business Analyst to join our team. The Business Analyst role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change within Kemin by identifying business improvement opportunities and delivering solutions that enhance organizational value. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll tackle both standard and complex projects, using your analytical and communication skills to shape processes and support strategic IT initiatives. Reporting to senior IT leadership, this position offers a dynamic, collaborative environment to grow your expertise and make a tangible difference across the company.

Candidates must be located in Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates with lesser experience may be considered for a commensurate role. 

We Are Kemin 

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.  

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.   

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.  

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers in more than 120 countries.   

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…  

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays. 
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.  

• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.  
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours. 

• Elicit information to understand business goals of projects.
• Perform stakeholder analysis and plan engagement approach.
• Identify BA activities and deliverables required to achieve projects goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings such as requirement workshops to elicit information.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine solution scope to support value delivery.
• Capture, document and validate elicitation outcomes.
• Use collaboration tools effectively such as white-boarding, visual modelling and wireframe to create shared understanding during elicitation.
• Communicate complex concepts and data in concise and logical manner such that it is understandable.
• Guide stakeholder in requirements prioritization if needed, ensure basis is followed.
• Facilitate impact analysis and resolution activities related to requirement change.
• Synthesize complex data from disparate source and understand how they impact the enterprise.
• Perform some of the BA3 functions below (with guidance):
  • Conduct the enterprise readiness assessment related to business capabilities improvements.
  • Identify potential changes to business processes, technology, infrastructure, and business rules.
  • Define and mitigate undesirable consequences while transitioning to a final future state.
  • Perform analysis on information elicited with a holistic view (people, processes, and technology)
• Perform requirement analysis.
• Use appropriate modelling technique in requirement analysis.
• Ensure that the set of requirements is complete, cohesive and tells the audience the full story.
• Perform data analysis to make sure requested changes and solutions are supported by data.
• Develop design options that aligned with the desired future state.
• Measure solution performance using defined metrics and process.
• Identify performance trends, variances, root causes, and recommend actions.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing and gather feedback.
• Conduct lessons learned activities.
• Provide regular status update and data reporting.
• Engage in BA team knowledge sharing, discussion, and brainstorming.
• General Leadership
• Conflict Management

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree in IT with 3+ years effective business analysis experience. 
• IIBA CPAP or similar certificate is preferred. 
• Experience in scrum projects, with hands-on experience in story mapping and backlog planning.
• Effective team player within cross functional project team.
• Effective in working with people from different countries/cultures.
• Effective in discovering and understanding real business needs and problems.
• Effective in managing difficult stakeholders.
• Effective in using appropriate modelling techniques in analysis and designs.
• Able to learn and adapt quickly.
• Good at analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Good at communication skills such as active listening, verbal and written communication.
• Good at interaction skills such as facilitation, negotiation, teaching, and conflict resolution.
• Capable of leading discussion and keep them focused and organized.
• Capable of using structured approach to solve complex problems.
• Having basic knowledge about business processes (finance, supply chain, marketing, etc.)
• Familiar with project management methodology and Microsoft Project software.
• Familiar with data analysis techniques and methodology.
• Familiar with Agile concepts and DevOps processes.
• Familiar with CRM software (Customer Relationship Management) and ERP software (Enterprise Resource Planning).
• Familiar with concepts around enterprise architecture, quality assurance, security and infrastructure.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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