Senior ERP Support Analyst

Quanex; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Salary Extras – employee benefits

EAP

Free parking on site

Friendly and transparent workplace

Annual Appraisal Review

Career Development

Employee Engagement, communications

Local community engagement – charity

Job summary

Liniar, a subsidiary of Quanex Building Products, is seeking a Senior ERP Support Analyst with deep SAP Business One expertise. You’ll own ERP support across the group, drive improvements and shape our digital landscape by partnering with Manufacturing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.

Lead SAP B1 incidents, manage access and security, develop Crystal Reports and SQL queries, and mentor junior analysts while supporting rollouts and post‑implementation reviews across subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Experience in ERP support within manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Deep SAP Business One expertise including modules such as Finance, Inventory, Production and Sales.
• Experience with Crystal Reports and SQL; knowledge of BPA and Boyum Usability Pack.
• Understanding of SOX controls and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Own ERP support operations for SAP B1 across the group.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into SAP solutions.
• Manage user access, security and system configurations.
• Develop reporting using Crystal Reports and SQL queries.
• Drive process improvements using BPA and Boyum Usability Pack.
• Mentor junior analysts and support SAP B1 rollouts post‑go‑live.

Skills

SAP Business One

B1UP

BPA

SQL queries

Crystal Reports

Interpersonal communication

ERP governance

Education

Manufacturing or distribution background

SOX governance understanding

Tools

Crystal Reports

SSMS

SAP HANA

EDI/WMS integrations

Job description

Liniar is an industry leading PVCu extrusion company, designing and supplying a large portfolio of PVCu and aluminium profiles and products to a nationwide customer base of specialist window and door manufacturers, housebuilders, decking installers, landscapers and trade outlets.

We are looking to expand our team and add an additional Senior ERP Support Analyst to join our growing IT and Business Systems team — someone who lives and breathes SAP Business One and thrives on solving complex business challenges through smart system thinking.

Purpose Of The Role

In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for SAP Business One across the group, leading ERP support operations, driving continuous improvement, and helping shape the future of our digital landscape. You’ll work closely with teams across Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to make sure our ERP system not only runs smoothly — but powers our business forward.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead ERP Support Operations — take ownership of complex SAP B1 issues, manage incidents from start to finish, and guide the wider support team in best practices.
• Collaborate & Advise — work directly with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical SAP solutions.
• System Administration — manage user roles, access rights, and system configurations to keep our ERP environment secure and compliant.
• Data & Reporting — create and maintain Crystal Reports and SQL queries that turn data into insight.
• Drive Improvements — identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency through BPA and Boyum Usability Pack tools.
• Mentor & Develop — share your expertise with junior analysts, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Project Delivery — play a key role in SAP B1 rollouts to new subsidiaries, supporting workshops, UAT, go‑live and post‑implementation review.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• ERP support experience, including SAP Business One.
• Strong knowledge of SAP B1 modules — ideally Finance, Inventory, Production, and Sales.
• Experience with Boyum Usability Pack (B1UP) and Business Process Automation (BPA) tools.
• Solid SQL skills for diagnostics and reporting (SSMS experience desirable).
• Confident communicator with a talent for turning technical concepts into business value.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Background in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Experience with Crystal Reports, SAP HANA, or EDI/WMS integrations.
• Understanding of SOX controls and governance processes.

What We’ll Do For You

You will be part of something Bigger. Liniar are a subsidiary of the Quanex Building Products Corporation operating out of 30+ locations. You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking, collaborative team where innovation is encouraged and your voice is valued.

This is more than just a support role — it’s a chance to lead change, champion best practice, and help shape the future of our ERP landscape. If you’re passionate about SAP Business One and want to make a real impact in a business that’s investing in its people and technology, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Company Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Salary Extras – employee benefits scheme, discounts on goods, meals out, cinema tickets
• EAP
• Free parking on site
• Friendly and transparent workplace
• Annual Appraisal Review
• Career Development
• Employee Engagement, communications
• Local community engagement – charity donations, sponsorship

Hours Of Work

Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m. at our Denby site.

Salary dependant on experience.

Equal Opportunities

Liniar takes pride in its employees and people, is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion.