Position Opening: Manager of Back End Applications Development (AS/400)

 
The following position is being offered by Butler Animal Health Supply,
LLC.  Interested parties can submit their resumes to:

Butler Animal Health Supply, LLC
Attn: Human Resources
5600 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
TEL: 614-659-1666
EML: kbrunk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

In addition to the requirements and information below, the ideal
candidate will have working knowledge of System 21 ERP and in particular
the Inventory and Warehousing modules in a pharmaceutical distribution
environment.

Butler Animal Health Supply, LLC is the largest companion animal
veterinary products distributor in the United States offering more than
15,000 products to 25,000 customers through 14 distribution centers and
9 telesales centers.  This position is located in the corporate offices
located in Dublin, Ohio a suburb of Columbus.   


JOB TITLE:            Manager of Back End Applications Development
LOCATION:               Corporate
FLSA:   Exempt
MANAGER TITLE:  Director Business Systems Development   DATE
(CREATED/REVISED):  2/8/2007

SUMMARY:
The Manager of Back End Application Development provides technical
leadership for the architecture and design of computer applications that
are seen and used primarily by Butler Animal Health Supply associates or
which provide database, business logic, or power computation support for
front end applications.  In addition, the manager provides the technical
leadership to the team that creates and supports these back end
applications. 


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The individual 
*       Maintains a working knowledge of the operating environments
(operating systems, database systems, security) under which back end
applications run and continually evaluates the trends in these changing
operating environments.  10%
*       Maintains an awareness of current practices and trends mid-range
application development including methodologies, approaches, software
languages, development tools, and recommends and develops standards for
the development team to follow.  Assures that both internal and front
end development practices are consistent and in harmony with one
another.  10%
*       Works with users to understand the use of back end applications
and to define enhancements that increase operational efficiency and
maintain regulatory compliance.  20%
*       Supervises Computer Operations (both server operations as well
as iSeries) to assure the optimal system availability through
implementation of well tested, quality assured applications and
application changes.  Oversees the tuning of the system memory,
production database and data warehouse environments, and response times
to ensure that business systems are meeting these performance standards.
Advise management on need for hardware or software upgrades/expansion.
10%
*       Works closely with BAHS developers to create a positive, fun,
challenging work environment that accomplishes the project objectives of
Technology Division customers.  Coaches the individuals for optimal
professional performance and evaluates team members regarding their
performance and is responsible for payroll and human resource policy
compliance.  30%.
*       Works with and enhances management systems for reporting project
progress and accomplishment.  10%

Other duties relating to Technology and Sales as directed by the
Director, Business Systems Development. 10%



REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education       *       Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or
Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
*       Demonstrated continuing education in software development
technologies    
Work Experience *       Minimum of 6 years application development  work
experience 
*       Minimum 2 years management experience or the equivalent in
leading programming projects or application development teams to
demonstrated success.
*       Prefer prior supervisory experience including hiring,
discipline, training, and performance evaluation.       
Technical Skills        *       In depth knowledge of iSeries
development products including OS/400, RPG/400, ILE/RPG, DB2/400, WDSCi
*       In depth knowledge of iSeries Client Access
*       Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.        
Certification   *       NA      
Travel  *       Must be willing to travel  10% or more on an as-needed
basis.  


BAHS CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM STANDARDS OF POSITION:

Customer Focus  *       Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and
requirements of internal and external customers; gets first hand
customer information and uses it for improvements in products and
services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains
effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and
respect.        
Integrity and Trust     *       Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct,
truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate
and helpful manner; keep confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't
misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.     
Decision Quality        *       Makes good decisions (without
considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis,
wisdom, experience, and judgment; most of his/her solutions and
suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time;
sought out by others for advice and solutions.  
Interpersonal Savvy     *       Relates well to all kinds of people, up,
down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds
appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships;
uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations
comfortably.    
Ethics and Values       *       Adheres to an appropriate (for the
setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good
and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values
and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.      
Drive for Results       *       Can be counted on to exceed goals
successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers;
very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for
results.        



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