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, material movement, and quality processes. Strong business analysis requirements gathering, and process mapping skills.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate business needs into functional system requirements. Ability to understand system integrations end-to-end data flows. Ability to communicate effectively with shopfloor, engineering, business, and technical teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment. Ability to work effectively in both remote and office environments.

Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Visio or similar tools. Ability to participate in multiple projects or tasks concurrently. Familiarity with SOX controls, SOD concepts, or audit support is beneficial. #LI-BL1