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IT Application Support Specialist

Billerud
United States, Michigan, Escanaba
Jun 27, 2025
Temporary error Our job openings feed is currently unavailable. We're working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. IT Application Support Specialist Job description The Application Support Specialist is accountable for supporting a variety of solutions across the Manufacturing operation. This includes Product Tracking, Time & Attendance, Fiber Procurement, Transportation Management, Safety, etc. The Specialist will utilize requirements gathering, design, analysis and programming skills to solve business problems. This position will function in a self-directed and empowered team setting, with the opportunity to lead, mentor and coach others. Activities will include application architecture, system integration, system configuration, application development, and business process analysis. Key customers will include Mill Operations, Planning Scheduling & Delivery, Finance, Environmental Health & Safety, and Fiber Supply. Key Accountabilities: Business Partnership Establish and maintain stakeholder partnerships to understand business goals, issues and provide solution opportunities. Provide subject matter expertise in the understanding of business process and use of the systems and data. Business Analysis Analyze complex business requirements, translating them into detailed requirements which can be understood by the business and delivered by technical resources (both commercial and internal) Work with cross-functional resources to develop functional design documents. Manage the Solution Development Lifecycle. Manage the application lifecycle of IT solutions and processes with a focus on simplicity, reliability, performance and commonality. Define technical options and develop / recommend proposed solutions. Evaluate new versions of software and provide cost-benefit analysis and migration plan for upgrades. Develop and deploy solutions to our customers according to development standards set for Billerud Talent Development Coach and Mentor less experienced team members. Solution Support Support IT solution availability, reliability, and performance in a 24x7x365 environment. Compliance Provide subject matter expertise as it relates to application security, access requests, SOX compliance, and configuration controls. Qualifications Required Experience and Education: Minimum Required Experience and Education: AS/BS/BA in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of Information Technology Application Support or related IT experience required. Travel: Occasional travel to mill sites and or North American corporate headquarters. (<10%) Personal qualities Minimum Required Skills: Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and an eagerness to learn new applications and technologies. Solid teamwork, organizational, and communication (both oral and written) skills. Strong customer focus and ability to understand business processes and information needs. Versatile problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into attainable IT solutions. Ability to manage multiple time sensitive, complex projects and issues simultaneously. Technical understanding of software development tools, testing methodologies, application lifecycle, and performance Ability to interact with diverse groups of people from across the company to build constructive networks/relationships and develop solutions to business needs. Strong Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Server, Microsoft Azure Cloud and Microsoft Office skills Contact Preferred Skills: 5+ years of application support and development experience with OptiVision or other Product Tracking solution, NLINK or other Middleware, or Time & Attendance systems. SQL and database concepts, Visual Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Windows Server and Desktop experience preferred but not required. Application information Click here to apply for the job! Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow. Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we've grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 41.2 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say. Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.