The primary responsibility of an IT Systems Integration Specialist is discovery, planning, and converting the acquired business information systems such as data collection, data conversion, processes, interfaces, and hardware/software resources to work together as a unit in standardized ERP and IT environment.  Position is the IT and Systems Operations arm of the M&amp;A conversion process who works closely with the dedicated Acquisition integration manager for each acquisition.  We work alongside them, being their main POC for any issues in our purview.Essential Duties/Responsibilities<ul><li>Be liaison between the business and the IT systems/operations teams gathering and converting of data and systems to standardized ERP and IT systems.</li><li>Assist with coordinating all acquisition related activities, calls, and onsite visits</li><li>Provide pre and post go-live support for data conversion as well as business operational process flow.</li><li>Configure and troubleshoot issues received from users during conversion and post go-live process within the IT and system configuration perspective.</li><li>Escalate, document and resolve issues based on comprehensive reporting and analysis of the business requirements and feedback</li><li>Coordinate and collaborate with local team members as well as remote users to provide technical support, maintenance and resolution of issues.</li><li>Work with data lead to analyze customer and supplier data specifications to provide gap analysis.  Work with M&amp;A teams and IT teams to develop solutions to bridge those gaps.</li><li>Communicate with legacy teams to clarify IT integration and implementation issues.</li><li>Travel for various onsite visits including, but not limited to, operations pre-visit, conversion weekend, and post go-live follow up visits.</li><li>Coordinate travel details for the go live process including inventory, conversion, and training teams; Work closely with Acquisition integration manager for attendee lists.</li><li>Manage and coordinate efforts of the acquisition process to ensure all IT and systems integration aspects of the acquisition are handled on a timely basis.</li><li>Manage post-closing activities, to track and escalate any IT related issues</li><li>Assist as needed with any issues requiring IT input from non-IT departments or where asked to assist by the M&amp;A team</li><li>Work with infrastructure and infosec teams to assist with legacy systems and network decommissioning, discovery, tracking, and communications with legacy and IT teams.</li><li>Assist other IT departments with projects or tasks where bandwidth allows</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Business, or related field</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences</li><li>Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with Smartsheet or similar tools</li><li>Prior experience in the distribution industry</li><li>Advanced skills using Microsoft Office 365 product suite, including Excel &amp; PowerPoint</li><li>Background in ERP process and procedures</li><li>High level experience with 3rd party system integrations</li></ul>      Not the right job for you? Register your details at the Introduce Yourself link (top right) and well be in touch!                   Equal Opportunity Employer.Veteran Friendly Employer. SRS Distribution believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position.  We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.