We’re seeking a Systems Analyst & Developer to join our team! This role will work closely with teams across the organization to strengthen and evolve the systems that support our daily operations. As a Systems Analyst & Developer, you will play a central role in designing, optimizing, and supporting our JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne ecosystem and its integrated applications. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hybrid functional-technical environment and enjoys solving complex business challenges through scalable, well-designed ERP solutions.

About W.S. Darley & Co: Founded in 1908, W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) remains a family owned and operated business, supplying the highest quality equipment solutions to its military and first responder customers. With origins in the equipment distribution and Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers a family of leading innovative emergency equipment brands and innovative solutions. Darley prides itself on delivering the highest quality solutions and services from its corporate headquarters in Itasca, IL and its’ ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing operations in Chippewa Falls, WI and Janesville, IA. 

Lead JDE Process & Systems Design

• Support and enhance end-to-end Production processes within JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, including Manufacturing, Inventory, Shop Floor, Work Orders, and related modules.
• Serve as the functional and technical owner of JDE Production solutions, ensuring system stability, data integrity, and alignment with business needs.
• Design, develop, and modify JDE E1 objects using the standard toolset, including Form Design Aid (FDA), Report Design Aid (RDA), Table Design Aid (TDA), Named Event Rules (NER), C Business Functions (BSFN), Table Conversions (TC), and BI Publisher.
• Manage technical components of the JDE environment, including Object Management      Workbench (OMW) administration, Object Configuration Manager (OCM) setups, path code and environment management, and package builds and deployments.
• Oversee all JDE system changes—break-fix, enhancements, and configuration updates—ensuring alignment with established change-management standards.

Partner With Business Stakeholders

• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to understand workflows and translate them into effective JDE solutions.
• Facilitate discovery sessions, interviews, and workshops to gather requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide guidance on JDE best practices, system capabilities, and process optimization.

Drive Productivity & JDE Adoption

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy through better use of JDE functionality.
• Increase adoption of JDE features such as Orchestrator, workflows, automated notifications, and integrated reporting.
• Analyze operational data and system usage to uncover trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities

Design, Document & Deliver High-Quality JDE Solutions

• Develop detailed business requirements, functional designs, and process documentation for JDE enhancements and integrations.
• Create functional specifications for customizations, orchestrations, and enhancements as needed.
• Perform unit testing in JDE, coordinate user acceptance testing, and support go-live activities.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis to maintain system reliability and performance.

Lead Projects & Cross-Functional Initiatives

• Manage multiple JDE-related projects simultaneously, coordinating across departments and stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for JDE Production and related modules, guiding teams through system capabilities and best practices.
• Conduct training sessions to elevate user proficiency across JDE modules and integrated tools.

Operate With Ownership & Accountability

• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne experience, with strong functional knowledge in:
  • Manufacturing - (Work Orders, Routings, Bills of Material, Shop Floor)
  • Distribution - (Inventory, Procurement, Sales Order Management)
  • Finance - (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable)
  • Reporting - (UBE, Data Structures, Table Relationships)

Technical & Functional Strengths

• Experience with JDE Orchestrator is a plus.
• Familiarity with ReportsNow, Salesforce, and Power BI is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of ERP concepts, data structures, integrations, and cross-functional dependencies within JDE.
• Working knowledge of CNC concepts and how they impact system performance, stability, and configuration.

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• High curiosity and strong listening skills, with a genuine desire to understand business operations and improve system usage.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex challenges, evaluate data, and identify effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Offered

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• HSA with Darley contribution
• FSA
• 401K/Roth with match and profit sharing
• Darley paid life insurance

AAP/EEO Statement

Darley is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.