Business Analyst -Rail supply chain in Perth

Business Analyst -Rail supply chain in Perth

Perth Full-Time On-site
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XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

  • XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
  • XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
  • We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
  • XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
  • We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst tosupport strategic digital initiatives.

The role will be embedded within a multidisciplinaryDigital Delivery team working on initiatives focused on:

  • Supply Chain Synchronisation
  • Integrated Planning and Scheduling
  • Operational Decision Support
  • Scheduling of the Future
  • End-to-end Mine to Port Supply Chainvisibility

The successful candidate will act as the bridgebetween operational stakeholders, rail planners, supply chain teams, productowners, data & digital teams, solution architects, and delivery partners toensure business outcomes are translated into scalable digital solutions.

This role requires a deep understanding of railoperations and supply chain planning processes within a large-scale bulkmaterials environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements

  • Lead business analysis activities across complex digital transformationinitiatives.
  • Elicit, analyse and document functionaland non-functional requirements.
  • Facilitate workshops with operational,planning and technical stakeholders.
  • Translate business requirements into userstories, process maps and acceptance criteria.
  • Support solution design and ensurealignment to business objectives.

Rail & Supply Chain Process Improvement

  • Analyse current-state rail and supply chain processes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve planningeffectiveness, operational efficiency and decision quality.
  • Develop future-state operating models andbusiness processes.
  • Evaluate impacts across Mine, Rail, Portand Integrated Planning functions.
  • Support business readiness and adoptionactivities.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build trusted relationships with Rail Operations, Integrated Planning,Supply Chain, Technology and Digital teams.
  • Facilitate decision-making sessions andalign diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Present recommendations and insights tosenior leaders.
  • Influence outcomes through data-drivenanalysis and structured problem solving.

Product Support

  • Support Project Managers within hybrid delivery methodology (Agile,Waterfall, etc.)
  • Support Product Owners throughout theproduct lifecycle.
  • Assist with backlog development,prioritisation and refinement.
  • Validate delivered solutions againstbusiness requirements.
  • Coordinate testing activities includingUAT planning and execution.
  • Support deployment and operationaltransition activities.

Value Management

  • Contribute to business case development.
  • Define and track value metrics andbenefits realisation.
  • Support investment evaluations andprioritisation decisions.
  • Identify risks, dependencies andmitigation strategies.

Rail Supply Chain (Mandatory)

Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in oneor more of the following:

  • Rail Operations
  • Integrated Supply Chain Planning
  • Mine to Port Operations
  • Supply Chain Synchronisation
  • Throughput Optimisation
  • Logistics Planning for Bulk Commodities

Experience within mining logistics, or comparableheavy industry environments will be highly regarded.

Business Analysis

  • 8+ years Business Analysis experience delivering complex technology andbusiness transformation projects.
  • Proven ability to work across business andtechnical teams.
  • Strong process modelling and requirementsmanagement capability.
  • Experience working in Agile deliveryenvironments.

Digital & Technology

Experience with:

  • Digital product Lifecycle management
  • Data and Analytics solutions
  • Scheduling and Planning solutions
  • Enterprise Applications

Preferred Experience

  • Mining, Rail, Logistics or Supply Chain domain experience.
  • Experience supporting operationaltechnology and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of integrated planning andscheduling concepts.
  • Familiarity with product-based deliverymodels.
  • Experience in organisational change andbusiness readiness activities.
  • Exposure to AI-assisted planning,optimisation or decision support technologies.

Key Skills

  • Business Process Analysis
  • Requirements Elicitation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Process Mapping
  • User Story Development
  • Benefits Realisation
  • Change Impact Assessment
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication and Influencing
  • Strategic Thinking

Qualifications

Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain,Logistics or related discipline.

Critical Success Factors

The ideal contractor will bring:

  • Strong Rail Supply Chain domainexpertise
  • Experience working with planners,schedulers and operations teams
  • Ability to quickly understandcomplex operational environments
  • A pragmatic approach focused onvalue realisation and business outcomes

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Business Analyst -Rail supply chain in Perth employer: XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement through mentorship and leadership roles, particularly in the fast-evolving field of infrastructure services. Our commitment to service excellence and operational governance ensures that our team members are empowered to lead transformative projects while enjoying a supportive culture that values diversity and teamwork.

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Contact Details:

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Recruitment Team