Senior Business Systems Analyst

Senior Business Systems Analyst - ERP & Manufacturing Systems (MES)

Summary

The Senior Business Systems Analyst - ERP & Manufacturing Systems supports enterprise ERP and manufacturing technology solutions, with a primary focus on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Plan-to-Ship processes.

This role serves as a liaison between IT, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other business functions to translate business needs into effective technology solutions supporting shop-floor execution, system integration, and the continued advancement of digital manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities


* Support ERP manufacturing and Plan-to-Ship business processes.


* Serve as the functional IT resource for MES and connected shop-floor applications.


* Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements.


* Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on the development and deployment of manufacturing applications.


* Support shop-floor processes including work execution, labor capture, work instructions, material movement, production reporting, and traceability.


* Define and support integration between ERP, MES, time and attendance, quality engineering, and other enterprise systems.


* Develop functional specifications, process flows, test scenarios, and system documentation.


* Coordinate functional, integration, and user acceptance testing.


* Troubleshoot system and process issues and coordinate resolution across business and technical teams.


* Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and improved manufacturing data visibility.


* Support future capabilities including FRACAS, quality, and other digital manufacturing solutions.


* Perform other related duties as assigned.


* Ability to travel up to 25% to company manufacturing locations to support business process discovery, system implementations, testing, training, go-live activities, and ongoing application support.

Authorities


* Represent Enterprise Business Systems / IT for assigned ERP and manufacturing system processes.


* Typically reports to a manager or Senior Manager.


* Works independently on routine matters but receives guidance on complex or cross‑functional issues.


* No supervisory responsibilities; may informally support BA staff.

Qualifications

Education


* Bachelor's degree required (equivalent experience may substitute).

Experience


* 3-5 years of business analysis, ERP, MES, manufacturing systems, or related experience.


* 2-3 years supporting MES or ERP system preferred.


* Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or enterprise planning environments a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing business processes.


* Knowledge of MES and shop-floor execution concepts.


* Understanding manufacturing IT/OT environments and system integrations.


* Understanding production, inventory, labor, mater...