Job Description
Job Description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
The Systems Analyst role is a function within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Center of Excellence (COE). This role supports our strategy on category ordering management and process innovation. The Systems Analyst leads procurement, Business Intelligence (BI) tool, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) initiatives by collaborating across teams to design and implement solutions that improve company processes.
Key responsibilities include being the procurement lead over the Coupa platform, responsible for aligning Coupa functionality with procurement strategies, policies, and business objectives. This role oversees the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of end-to-end procurement processes, while considering the best user experience. This role partners with AP, IT, and business stakeholders to drive standardization and best practices across the organization. In addition, the Systems Analyst will analyze and draft complex systems that integrate AI to ensure systems are intelligent, adaptive, and data driven.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
BUSINESS APPLICATION & PRESENTATION
- Provide functional support for and lead SCM purchase-to-pay systems and processes
- Lead innovation opportunities to optimize all systems related to Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) activities and drive those initiatives in support of the entire SCM team
- Manage the Purchase-to-Pay system upgrade processes for Supply Chain
- Coordinate with IT to provide support/identify training needs and make recommendations for functionality and business process improvements
- Responsible for SCM dashboard, spend analytics and other critical SCM reporting.
- Assist with SCM change management strategies and implementation plans
- Assist with internal and external benchmarking
- Coordinate Coupa training initiatives
- Define business and systems requirements including documenting processes, business requirements and resulting technology needs
- Develop polished executive-level presentations and confidently deliver the information to internal business associates and external clients in a clear and concise fashion
- Assist in identifying best practices through a review of processes
- Establish and maintain relationships with various departments across the company
- Educate stakeholders on the potential of AI technologies and their application in system designs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand AI use cases and how they align with business objectives, ensuring AI projects are clearly defined and prioritized.
- Analyze current systems and processes to identify areas for AI or ML integration leveraging these technologies to drive efficiencies and improvements.
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to align AI solutions with organizational goals.
- Work with large datasets to train, test, and validate AI models, ensuring they function effectively within the system.
- Monitor AI system performance post-implementation, gather feedback, and adjust models to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Gather appropriate resources to complete assigned projects on time and within budget
- Escalate obstacles/issues to meeting timelines and deliverables
- Report project status according to prescribed timelines for a given project
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
- AI/ML-related certifications (e.g., Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, Microsoft AI Engineer) would be a plus
Experience
- 4+ years’ experience as a Systems or Business Analyst
- 2+ years’ experience with Coupa Software or other e-procurement -software (e.g. Ariba, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Previous experience in integrating AI/ML into enterprise systems or software development is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze data, leveraging information to provide clear, concise and supported recommendations for action.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with other stakeholder groups.
- Capacity to work independently and simultaneously handle a variety of complex matters under deadline pressure.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SQL and Power BI.
- Strong written communication and verbal skills.
- Knowledge in operational business processes and systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement
- Understanding of databases, logic views, query tools, and standard file layouts for conversions and interfaces
- Knowledge of project management and change management methodologies and processes.
- Knowledge of AI technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and predictive analytics.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), data processing tools (Pandas, Spark), and cloud-based AI platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
Work CONDITIONS
When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Work Environment
- Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
- Standard business dress is required.
Work Postures
- Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
- Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
- Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
- Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises
Postal Code: 77019
Category (Portal Searching): Logistics
Job Location: US-TX - HoustonCompany DescriptionLife’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.
Do you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?
We’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!
Our Sales Professionals enjoy:
•\tUnlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package
•\tStability – a recession-resistant, human centered business
•\tBrand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.
•\tCompany-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-
class technology platforms
•\tOngoing training
•\tAdvancement opportunities
We think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:
“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.”
BETTER HEALTH:
Wellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.
BETTER WEALTH:
We are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.
BETTER SELF:
We encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.
BETTER COMMUNITY:
Our Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.
Compensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
Note: Eligibility requirements apply.
SCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.
For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.
Company Description
Life’s not about a job, it’s about purpose.\r\n\r\nDo you love sales? Are you passionate about serving your community? Do you want to make a difference with your work?\r\n\r\nWe’re looking for a sales professional to join our dynamic team! We put people first and value integrity and attention to detail in our work. We’ll change everything you ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job—and we’re not your typical company!\r\n\r\nOur Sales Professionals enjoy:\r\n•\tUnlimited Income Potential - with a competitive commissioned incentive package\r\n•\tStability – a recession-resistant, human centered business\r\n•\tBrand recognition – Our Dignity Memorial® is the North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.\r\n•\tCompany-Provided Leads - we use the world’s #1 lead-management system and other best-in-\r\nclass technology platforms\r\n•\tOngoing training\r\n•\tAdvancement opportunities\r\nWe think our CEO, Tom Ryan, says it best:\r\n“At SCI, we believe we are Better Together. When each of us brings our best self to work, we can provide the Service Excellence our families deserve. This is why we provide you and your loved ones with benefits and resources to help you become your best.” \r\nBETTER HEALTH:\r\nWellbeing is important to us, and to ensure our associates have access to the best care, we offer medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision insurance plans for our associates to select from. Our wellness program offers benefit credits and includes a company contribution toward Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA). Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers immediate, confidential help to our associates and their dependents as well as eight free counseling sessions per incident.\r\nBETTER WEALTH:\r\nWe are committed to providing the means and resources for our associates to manage their current and future financial needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, financial education tools and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses.\r\nBETTER SELF:\r\nWe encourage associates to take time off through vacation, holiday, sick time, maternity leave and baby bonding (maternity & paternity) plans. Career development is an important focus, supported by tuition reimbursement, professional training and discounted university rates. Through the Sam Lucas Scholarship Foundation, we provide educational grants to associates, their spouses and children. What is important to our associates outside of work is important to us too. We offer additional benefits including adoption assistance and pet insurance, among many other insurance and benefit options.\r\nBETTER COMMUNITY:\r\nOur Associate Resource Communities (ARCs) are associate-led, self-directed groups of Company colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds. ARCs offer opportunities to connect with colleagues, promote diversity, share ideas, enhance our business and help improve the communities in which we live and work. As part of our mission to promote excellence in funeral service, our mortuary science scholarship program awards over $96,000 annually to 25 deserving students. (Associates are eligible to participate.) In exchange for a contribution to a charity of their choice, our associates can earn an additional day off per year.\r\nCompensation: $40,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)\r\nNote: Eligibility requirements apply.\r\nSCI is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.\r\nFor any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com.