Senior Programmer Analyst

Agency: Omnicom Specialty Marketing Job Function: Technology Job Subfunction: Software Development Job Description:

Senior Programmer/Analyst Department:         Information Technology Reports to:            IT Application Development Manager Who we are: IMS represents leading brands at the point of purchase – in store, online, and behind the scenes – including digital and traditional signage, print and POP, branded merchandise, and more. Our marketplace is solution agnostic, so our clients achieve best execution at lowest price throughout North America. Our integrated platform (planning, procurement, freight, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, field execution, analytics, and program management) empowers our clients to stay at the strategic level, knowing that we can help turn their marketing vision into a reality.  Visit us at: www.IMSretail.com . IMS is wholly owned by Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communication companies offering a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management, media planning and buying services, public relations, and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom line results for its clients ( www.omnicomgroup.com ). What does the Senior Programmer/Analyst do? The Senior Programmer/Analyst’s role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and support software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes designing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. This position will proactively interface with internal customers, project managers and business analysts, and the technical/programming staff to ensure effective definition and the delivery of business applications. This position requires both business hour and off hour support for all deployed software applications and processes. Responsibilities include: Design, develop and deliver quality technical solutions that meet documented requirements Ability to develop application solutions in an IBMi environment utilizing a mix of; RPG III/IV, RPG Free, SQL, and CL Work closely with Application Development Manager, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and other IT associates to design and develop technical solutions Participate in technical design and review sessions with technical and business teams, with a focus on global solutions Focus on designing and developing integrations using API and EDI formats Assist in the maintenance of Enterprise Data Warehouse using SQL, database triggers, and a translation tool Setup and configuration of JD Edwards Dream Writers, Data Dictionaries and Menus Create technical estimates and manage to project designs and budgets Provides technical support and troubleshooting as needed, including occasional off hours support using BYOD Develop technical documentation to support application development activities Adhere to IMS and SOX policies and procedures for compliance to ensure company wide consistent standards Provide management with regular communication on the progress of projects and other initiatives Who are you? You have at least 5 years of experience as a Senior PA working in a supply chain and ERP environment. Ideally you have JD Edwards World experience with the Financial, EDI and Order to Cash modules. You thrive in a fast-paced and agile environment where you want to be leader in providing solutions. Traits / Behaviors Desired: Solution Oriented – you don’t let constraints get in your way.  You are comfortable articulating issues or consequences of decisions but are happy to find a way to make it work (for now). Collaborative – it takes a village!  You eschew “us vs. them” mentality and seek to understand how all the pieces fit into place and how to lead and follow for the best team outcome. Git-R-Done – You have a bias for action and “trying it out”.  You realize