Job Title: Business Analyst 
Status: Exempt
 
 
Job Summary
The Business Analyst will be responsible for maintaining ERP data and developing analytics meet the Company’s Sales & Operations Plans and Quality Objectives. 
 
Duties and responsibilities
•    Develop and maintain strong internal working relationships across cross-plant operations department, supply chain, and quality.
•    Understand the objectives, responsibilities, and mission of the operations department and work towards those goals.
•    Prioritize and plan work activities; adapt for changing conditions.
•    Create and modify master data (including but not limited to materials, routers, BOMs) in the ERP system.
•    Perform ERP system corrections as needed.
•    Perform support and/or training for new tools and ERP processes as needed for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Lead the development and testing of new ERP system features for operations.
•    Raise tickets for issues identified by the operations team to IT or external consultants and coordinate the resolutions.
•    Develop new tracking systems and reports to improve operations and supply chain performance.
•    Identify areas that business processes can be improved through use of the ERP system.
•    Update business processes and quality documentation as necessary by internal changes.
•    Manage other improvement projects that include planning, implementation, and continuous monitoring.
•    Other responsibilities as assigned.

 
Required Skills: 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise.
•    Able to work accurately in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment with strong attention to detail.
•    Demonstrated ability to monitor own work to ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness.
•    Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
•    Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate flexibility in a changing business environment.  
•    Models a positive can-do attitude and is cooperative both within their function and company-wide.
•    Able to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team.
•    Strong analytical skills. Excel experience desired.
•    Knowledge of lean principles and problem-solving techniques.
•    Execute responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.
•    Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
•    Strong understanding of end-to-end processes.
 
Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree.
•    1+ year of industry experience.
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred education and experience:
•    Experience with ERP/MRP systems. SAP experience or equivalent Tier 1 systems is preferred.
•    Proficiency in BI tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or similar.
•    Understanding of database systems (e.g. SQL)
•    Experience in lean manufacturing environments.
 
Physical Requirements: 
•    Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•    Must be able to lift equipment or parts weighing up to 25 pounds.