Business Analyst

Mamiye Brothers; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company in New Jersey is seeking a self-motivated Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business teams and technology systems. In this role, you will manage PLM and ERP platforms, enhance systems for decision-making, and support diverse stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in the apparel industry, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. This position offers an opportunity to drive strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in the apparel industry.
• 3+ years as a business analyst, preferably with PLM implementation experience.
• Solid understanding of PLM, Business Intelligence, and ERP software ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance information systems supporting sales operations.
• Align product master data for accurate decision-making.
• Identify and implement enhancements to business processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Centric PLM

Exenta ERP

Qlik Sense

Job description

We're seeking a Business Analyst to serve as the critical bridge between our business teams and technology systems. You'll be the go-to expert for our Business Intelligence, PLM, and ERP platforms, ensuring that systems work seamlessly to support decision-making across the organization. This role is ideal for a self-motivated problem solver who enjoys collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize systems, streamline workflows, and drive measurable business impact. You'll work cross-functionally on projects that directly improve strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Champion system excellence: Maintain and enhance information systems supporting sales operations, financial reporting, product development, sourcing, and distribution, ensuring data integrity and maximum business value.
• Master product data management: Align product master data across all systems to enable accurate, real-time decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify and implement enhancements that strengthen business processes and ensure comprehensive product information availability.
• Ensure quality delivery: Develop and execute test scripts that validate business requirements and system functionality.
• Enable business users: Provide responsive technical support to diverse teams, ensuring systems meet their evolving needs.
• Solve problems proactively: Troubleshoot issues raised by business teams and escalate appropriately to maintain productivity.
• Manage system access: Perform administrative functions including user security and permissions management.
• Expand integration capabilities: Identify opportunities to connect systems through web services, database integrations, and other technical solutions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on administrator experience
• 3+ years in the apparel industry
• 3+ years as a business analyst (PLM implementation/administration experience is a strong plus)
• Solid understanding of PLM, Business Intelligence, and ERP software ecosystems
• Familiarity with Centric PLM, Exenta ERP, and Qlik Sense is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills—you can translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Self-motivated, collaborative approach to problem-solving