IT Data Analyst - Atlanta, GA

WestRock (

NYSE:

WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock\u2019s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Learn more at [1] www.westrock.com. Our technology organization is transforming how we work at WestRock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that:

• Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences
• Connect our work to shared goals that propel WestRock forward in the Digital Age
• Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology We are looking for forward thinking technologists that can accelerate our focus areas such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.

The IT Data Analyst supports the implementation of a new ERP across the Smurfit Westrock\u2019s North American Consumer Converting business by managing data activities related to system configuration, migration, and ongoing data governance. This role ensures accurate, timely, and controlled handling of critical operational and financial data. The analyst will collaborate with cross\u2011functional teams to gather requirements, validate business rules, and maintain data quality and standardization. How you will impact

Smurfit WestRock:

• Supports enterprise data initiatives by coordinating and executing data migration and system configuration activities.
• Ensures accurate and timely migration of data from legacy systems to new platforms while maintaining data governance, compliance, and standardization.
• Collaborates with cross\u2011functional business and technical teams to gather data requirements, perform business validation, and support successful cutover activities.
• Supports configuration and data standardization across regions and business units.
• Provides documentation, checklists, and ongoing analytical support for data\u2011related operational processes.

What you need to succeed:

• 3-5 years of IT and/or business-related analyst/data experience
• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.`
• Strong process and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative problem-solving skills, ability to listen to and understand needs across diverse stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Must be able to accurately manipulate large amounts of data, which may require lengthy periods of concentration, a high level of attention to detail, and superior organization and accuracy
• Must be able to manage shifting priorities on multiple projects while maintaining quality of work product
• Must be able to function effectively with a large degree of independence
• Strong knowledge and use of business analyst practices and processes
• Ability to travel to other plants (approx. 10% - 30% of the time).
• Flexibility to support weekend cutovers when required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in business, Information Systems, or related area of study;
• Experience being the business analyst on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Programming experience (VB, C#, Python, Perl or similar) preferred What we offer:
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work References Visible links 1.

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//www.westrock.com Smurfit Westrock (

NYSE:

SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.