Manufacturing Business Analyst

Sanmina Corporation; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Business Analyst to bridge business operations, manufacturing engineering, and IT systems. This role focuses on ERP/MES workflow optimization, data-driven solutions, and end-to-end shop-floor integration within high-precision manufacturing environments.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience with SAP/Oracle and MES/PLM platforms, plus hands-on process modeling tools. English proficiency and a technical degree are required.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English both written and spoken.
• 4+ years of Business Analysis experience within discrete manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Process Mapping & Optimization (Core Emphasis).
• Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process optimization initiatives across shop floor execution, supply chain management, quality assurance, and engineering change management.
• Document current-state ('As-Is') and design scalable future-state ('To-Be') manufacturing workflows using standard flow diagrams.
• Identify process bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, and operational risks; propose data-driven solutions to lower cycle times and reduce scrap/rework.
• Establish KPIs to measure process efficacy and business transformation performance.
• Systems Analysis & ERP/MES Implementation: translate requirements into functional specs and user stories.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations to optimize ERP, MES, and PLM integrations.
• Drive end-to-end integration of shop-floor data collection and traceability systems.

Skills

Process mapping

Value stream mapping (VSM)

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Business Information Systems

Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Arena

Windchill

Camstar

Plex

Lucidchart

Visio

ARIS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business operations, manufacturing engineering, and IT systems. In this role, you will analyze, map, and optimize core business and manufacturing processes to drive operational efficiency, ensure product quality, and maintain strict compliance in high-precision manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in ERP/MES workflow optimization. With expertise in the following modules SCP, INV, WMS, PUR, WIP, BOM and CST. Has experience working on cross-functional teams with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Mapping & Optimization (Core Emphasis)
• Lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process optimization initiatives across shop floor execution, supply chain management, quality assurance, and engineering change management.
• Document current-state ("As-Is") and design scalable future-state ("To-Be") manufacturing workflows using standard flow diagrams.
• Identify process bottlenecks, non-value-added activities, and operational risks; propose data-driven solutions to lower cycle times and reduce scrap/rework.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process efficacy and business transformation performance.
• Systems Analysis & ERP/MES Implementation
• Gather, analyze, and translate business and manufacturing requirements into detailed functional specifications and user stories for technical teams.
• Partner with IT and Operations to optimize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) integrations.
• Drive end-to-end integration of shop-floor data collection, trace-and-track systems, and Electronic Batch Records (eBR) / Device History Records (DHR).
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Change Management
• Act as the primary liaison between Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Assurance, IT, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership.
• Develop change management plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and training documentation to ensure seamless adoption of revised business processes.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and process validation workshops with end-users prior to system deployments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical & Process Expertise

• Hands-on experience mapping manufacturing processes (Shop Floor Control, Inventory,WMS, Quality Management, BOM/ECO Management).
• Direct experience with Tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor) and MES/PLM platforms (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Camstar, Plex).
• Proficiency with process modeling tools (Lucidchart, Visio, ARIS) and Agile/Scrum project management software (Jira, Azure DevOps).

Education & Experience

• Must be proficient in English both written and spoken.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline experience.
• 4+ years of Business Analysis experience within discrete manufacturing,

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or PMI-PBA.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (LSSGB / LSSBB).
• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP).