IT Application Analyst

About The Job

The IT Application Analyst plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing business applications in the Southeast Asia region, with a strong focus on ERP (iScala), reporting, and process automation. This role goes beyond traditional system support by helping the business optimize workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve decision-making through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have experience with ERP or business applications, strong skills in data analysis and reporting, and a keen interest in automation tools. This role offers clear career growth into a business-focused IT position driving digital transformation across finance and supply chain functions. Responsibilities

Application Support & Management : Act as the regional support contact for our ERP (iScala) and related applications, ensuring stability, accuracy, and smooth day-to-day operations. Business Process Understanding : Build a strong grasp of finance and supply chain workflows to design practical solutions that improve data accuracy and usability. Automation & Efficiency : Identify manual, repetitive processes and implement automation to save time and reduce errors. Use tools such as SQL, Excel, Power Query, and low-code platforms. Reporting & Data Analysis : Develop and maintain refreshable reports and dashboards for business stakeholders, enabling visibility into backlog, inventory, and working capital optimization. Low-Code & Modern Tools : Leverage Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or similar tools to streamline workflows and provide user-friendly solutions. Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with finance, supply chain, and regional business managers to gather requirements, deliver insights, and ensure IT solutions align with business objectives. Continuous Learning : Expand expertise under the guidance of senior IT staff and business stakeholders, with opportunities to learn project management, advanced reporting, and digital transformation practices. What You Know

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or a related field. Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ working experience within ERP support, business applications, or data / reporting analysis. Prior hands-on experience with an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, iScala, Microsoft Dynamics) is highly desirable. A basic understanding of core business functions such as Finance, Supply Chain, or Operations is a plus. Strong skills in SQL, Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, PivotTables, Power Query), and VBA for data analysis and automation. Experience with data integration and reporting tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or willingness to learn. Openness to adopting modern digital tools (e.g., AI copilots, analytics platforms) to enhance business value. Analytical and detail-oriented problem solver. Effective communicator who can bridge IT and business users. Proactive, curious, and motivated to drive process improvements. Team player with a growth-oriented mindset and willingness to take ownership. What’s In It For You

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Note : This description reflects the role as posted and may be updated as business needs evolve. Location : Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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