Job Description
Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.
Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.
We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.
Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.
SYSTEM ANALYST
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Management Center's Purchasing, Material, and Engineering System team is seeking a System Analyst to support the continued evolution of our enterprise applications and business processes. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity and reliability of data across IBM AS/400 ERP purchasing and inventory/material management systems while collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable and effective solutions.
As a key liaison between business users and development teams, you will work closely with Business Analysts and end users to understand operational needs, analyze requirements, and design system solutions that improve productivity and support strategic objectives. You will also contribute to application modernization initiatives, including the transformation of legacy AS/400 systems to .NET and SQL Server platforms, helping drive innovation, enhance system capabilities, and position the organization for future growth.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
1. Collaborate with Business Analysts and end users to gather, analyze, and validate business requirements, translating them into effective technical solutions.
2. Maintain, support, and enhance ERP systems, including database design and administration, while ensuring compliance with security, authorization, and data privacy standards.
3. Develop, optimize, and maintain SQL queries and AS/400 applications using technologies such as CLP, RPG, WebSmart, and Synon.
4. Troubleshoot, test, deploy, and support applications across multiple environments, identifying and resolving issues related to system design, software defects, data integrity, and business processes.
5. Monitor system performance and exception reports, proactively identifying abnormalities and escalating critical issues to management for timely resolution.
6. Perform and support ERP modernization initiatives, including the migration, testing, and implementation of legacy IBM AS/400 ERP applications into modern web-based platforms.
7. Identify opportunities for process improvement, system enhancements, and tooling upgrades to improve scalability, efficiency, reliability, and overall system quality.
8. Provide technical support and user training, ensuring prompt resolution of user issues and effective adoption of system enhancements.
9. Create and maintain technical documentation and system specifications to support knowledge sharing and ongoing system maintenance.
10. Review and prioritize work requests, participate actively in team meetings and project discussions, and deliver assigned projects and operational tasks in accordance with established SOPs.
11. Participate in an on-call support and respond to after-hours production issues to maintain business continuity and system availability.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree) from an accredited institution).
2. Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical/analytical field. An advanced degree is a plus.
3. 1–3 years of experience in system analysis and system design.
4. Prior experience or a strong background in purchasing, procurement, or material management systems is highly preferred.
5. Has completed major projects that demonstrate the ability to independently drive projects from beginning to completion with measurable results (Ex: Reduced system run-time, boost system efficiency by redesigning system and data flow, etc.).
6. Robust capabilities in system analysis and system design (such as database schema design, ER diagram analysis).
7. Strong programming skills in languages (such as RPG, SQL, Java, Python, C#, Go, or Node.js) paired with solid database experience.
Check Out Our Benefits
Health Coverage and Perks
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
FlexTime Available
Competitive Compensation
Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,
Cash Balance, Pension Plan
