Business Analyst

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

PTO

Paid holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC in Spokane, WA is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to support the Visual ERP environment, ensure data integrity, and drive process improvements in a manufacturing setting. The role centers on ERP administration, user training, and resolving issues with a focus on data quality.

You will collaborate with IT and operations, develop and modernize reports using Power BI, SSRS, Gupta, and Excel, and write SQL queries.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience supporting an ERP system (any industry).
• Strong data fluency: relational databases, joins, and data integrity.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing operations and data (e.g., BOMs, work orders, routings).
• Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and ability to translate findings for non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration; in-office with other analysts daily.

Responsibilities

• ERP Administration & Data Integrity: manage daily reconciliation queries, resolve anomalies, and oversee license management.
• Develop, maintain, and modernize reports using Excel, SSRS, Power BI, Gupta; write SQL queries as needed.
• Support month-end close and resolve costing anomalies.
• Collaborate with departments to define processes and lead process improvement projects.
• Create IT documentation and provide training on ERP functionality.

Skills

ERP administration

Data fluency

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Prioritization

Tools

Infor Visual ERP

SQL Server

Power BI

SSRS

Job description

About Us

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity-enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

*On-site role in Spokane, WA*

Position Summary

The Business Systems Analyst supports the organization's Visual ERP environment and its data, reporting, and process infrastructure: supporting and training users, troubleshooting issues, and driving process improvement. This role emphasizes ERP administration and support today, with growth toward broader business analysis over time.

Our Team

We empower organizational success through responsive ERP support, data analytics, and innovative solutions, striving to connect people and systems with empathy and integrity.

• Responsive — respond to requests promptly, with proactive communication throughout.
• Innovative — pursue creative, fit-for-purpose solutions and new tools.
• Empathy — listen first and understand the need behind every request.
• Integrity — ensure data is complete, accurate, and verified; hold to honest, transparent standards.

What You’ll Do

ERP Administration & Data Integrity (primary focus)

• Review a standing set of daily reconciliation queries across inventory, labor, and financial transactions, resolving anomalies before they compound.
• Investigate and address data issues (orphaned records, shipment discrepancies, transaction errors), using judgment on when to resolve directly vs. loop in the relevant department.
• Research and test ERP functionality to validate fixes, evaluate new features, and support process changes before rollout.
• Manage ERP user setup, access, and basic system administration, including user license management.
• Manage and oversee test databases, and coordinate with corporate teams (such as SQL DBAs), technical support, and service providers.
• Assist with configuration file updates and installing report software as needed.
• Provide both formal and informal training, for both individuals and groups, on Infor Visual ERP functionality, processes, and best practices.
• Support month-end close, including same-day resolution of time-sensitive costing anomalies and reconciliation items.

Reporting & Data Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and modernize reports across the team's toolset (Excel, SSRS, Gupta, Crystal Reports, Power BI, Synoptix).
• Write SQL Server queries to select, update, and insert records, using AI-assisted tools as needed.
• Provide data and information to corporate entities as needed.

Business Process & Collaboration

• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to define business processes requirements.
• Assist with existing process improvement projects, growing toward independent ownership over time.
• Support software implementation and upgrade efforts, including future assistance with data conversions and migrations.
• Create and maintain IT documentation, and process documentation for other departments.
• Serve as backup for other team members as needed, building toward full cross-coverage over time.

What You’ll Need

Required

• 1–5 years of experience supporting an ERP system (any industry — Visual ERP experience not required).
• Strong data fluency: comfort with relational database concepts, table relationships, and joins.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing operations and data (BOMs, work orders, routings, labor reporting); no prior experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts, attention to detail, and comfort with a disciplined daily process.
• Ability to translate technical/data findings into plain-language explanations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; works closely, in-office, with other analysts daily.
• Sound judgment for prioritizing and multi-tasking across a substantial, ongoing project backlog.

Preferred

• Experience with Infor Visual ERP specifically.
• Experience writing SQL queries (SQL Server) and/or working in SSMS.
• Experience with report-writing tools such as Power BI, SSRS, Power Query, Crystal Reports, or Gupta.
• Prior exposure to a manufacturing or product engineering environment.

Compensation: $77,000 - 90,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Alliance offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, paid holidays and a bonus program.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work- therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

Alliance