IT Analyst

**Job Summary****Essential Functions**- Transforming technology into value across objectives in Avient IT’s four strategic areas:- Investing in our people- Delivering value-added solutions- Delivering secure, reliable, cost-effective solutions- Developing long-term strategies.- Providing both end-user support as well as building and deploying enhancements to the existing set of solutions within our Global Template (programing skills not required but helpful).- Researching and developing options or alternatives to meet business requirements while leveraging standard functionality when possible, and custom solutions when necessary.- Maintain relevant technical documentation to ensure streamlined support and knowledge transfer within areas of responsibility- Act as key resource for unique regional and regulatory processes- On-call availability to resolve critical system issues during non-stand hours on a rotational basis.- As needed availability during non-standard hours to complete time sensitive project activities or communicate with global team members.**QUALIFICATIONS**:**Education, Experience and Skills**- Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or related business field, or equivalent experience required- 1-3 years of experience in functional analyst roles- Experience with enterprise ERP systems required. SAP or similar preferred.- A proven record of accomplishment of working both independently and as a member of a team.- Communicates effectively with both technical IT audiences, and non-technical business audiences.- Demonstrated problem solving skills and creativity applied to IT systems and business processes.**Competencies**At Avient, everyone is a Leader of Self and embodies our eight core competencies: Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Action Oriented, Instills Trust, Being Resilient, Situational Adaptability, Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Customer Focus. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.**Physical Demands**- Typical office environment and computer-based work.**Why Avient**:Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:- Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation- Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end usesAt Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.