Senior Syspro Business Analyst

MacDonald Search Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Syspro Business Analyst in Metro Vancouver. The role involves optimizing Syspro ERP processes within a food manufacturing setting, requiring strong SQL skills and extensive experience as a Business Analyst. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact and offers a competitive salary of approximately $90,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ERP Consultant, or similar role.
• Experience in a Manufacturing or Food Production environment.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Syspro ERP system.
• Analyze and document current business processes and design optimized solutions.
• Lead discovery sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Utilize SQL extensively for data extraction and reporting.
• Plan and execute implementation of new Syspro modules.
• Manage full-cycle projects related to ERP enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with food manufacturing industry regulations.

Skills

Syspro ERP expertise

SQL proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a rapidly growing and innovative food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Syspro Business Analyst to join their team. This pivotal role will be instrumental in driving operational excellence by leveraging the full capabilities of the Syspro ERP system.

The successful candidate will be the key link between business operations and technological execution, ensuring that all aspects of the business—from logistics and ordering to production and finance—are optimized for maximum efficiency and scalability. If you possess a deep understanding of Syspro, strong SQL skills, and a proven track record as a Business Analyst in a demanding manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Syspro Optimization : Serve as the subject matter expert for the Syspro ERP system, focusing on its use across all business functions (e.g., Inventory, Production / WIP, Financials, Sales / AR, Purchasing / AP).
• Process Improvement : Analyze, map, and document current business processes related to ordering, logistics, inventory management, and production. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and design optimized solutions within Syspro.
• Requirements Gathering : Lead discovery sessions with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Finance, Sales) to elicit, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for system enhancements and new functionality.
• Data Analysis & Reporting : Utilize SQL extensively to query the Syspro database, extract, and manipulate data for insightful reporting, KPI tracking, and troubleshooting. Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards.
• Implementation & Support : Plan and execute the implementation of new Syspro modules or configurations. Provide expert functional support and training to end-users across the organization.
• Project Management : Manage full-cycle projects related to ERP enhancements and system integrations, ensuring solutions meet business needs and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Compliance : Ensure Syspro processes and data integrity comply with food manufacturing industry regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, ERP Consultant, or similar role.
• Deep functional and technical expertise with Syspro ERP (version proficiency a strong asset).
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a Manufacturing or Food Production environment. Understanding of BOMs, routings, WIP, and quality control processes is critical.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL for querying relational databases, data extraction, analysis, and report generation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into technical specifications and vice-versa.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Why Join Our Client?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact on the operational backbone of a thriving company. You will have the autonomy to recommend and implement significant improvements, directly contributing to the company's continued success and growth. Our client offers a competitive salary (base salary + / - $90,000), a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative, dynamic work culture.