Sharif Maknojia

Business Analyst @Federal Signal Corporation

Houston, TX, US

Responsible for Sales Order Entry, Marketing, Advanced Pricing, Distribution, Shipping and Customer interface functionality in JD Edwards, EDI, Portal Order Entry and Testing.• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and document functional specifications for sales and distribution processes.• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing sales and distribution workflows, identify pain points, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies, and recommend process improvements and optimizations.• Configure and customize the JDE system to meet business requirements, including setting up sales orders, pricing structures, customer profiles, and distribution channels.• Analyze sales data, trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for revenue growth, customer acquisition, and market expansion. Generate insightful reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.• Develop test scenarios, conduct system testing, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of sales and distribution functionalities. Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues as needed.• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users on sales and distribution processes, system functionalities, and best practices. Follow SDLC Standards, Create documentation and user guides to support ongoing system usage.• Facilitate change management processes, communicate system changes and updates to stakeholders, and ensure smooth transition and adoption of new processes and technologies.• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to sales and distribution management. Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.• Review legacy ERP and customer data for migration purposes.• Serve as a member of the support team at go-live and through stabilization

University of Mumbai

B.E., Computers