Enterprise Resources Planning System Analyst

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) matching with profit sharing

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc. is seeking a dedicated ERP Owner to lead Epicor Kinetic post-implementation efforts. You will drive system stability, manage configurations and security, and partner with functional leaders to support evolving business needs.

The role focuses on ERP administration, reporting, and continuous improvement, including BAQs, SSRS reporting, and governance. ITAR compliance and manufacturing environment experience are required for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with Epicor Kinetic cloud environment.
• SQL/query writing and data analysis skills.
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation or post-go-live stabilization.
• Experience with integrations, APIs.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and user support skills.
• 3–7+ years of ERP administration or power-user experience; Epicor preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (make-to-order, engineer-to-order, or custom production).
• Hands-on experience with reporting tools (BAQs, SSRS, or equivalent).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support both technical and operational users.
• US ITAR eligibility required; must be a U.S. person.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal owner of the Epicor Kinetic ERP post-implementation.
• Configure security, roles, and access controls; manage changes.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to align ERP with business needs.
• Act as primary point of contact for Epicor support and consultants.
• Plan and coordinate cloud updates and patches; minimize downtime.
• Maintain system documentation, change logs, and release notes.
• Develop and maintain BAQs, dashboards, and SSRS reports.
• Ensure data accuracy across transactional processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve ERP-driven efficiency.
• Lead or support post-implementation enhancements and governance.

Skills

Strong ownership mindset

SQL & data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving (manufacturing)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

APIs & integrations

SSRS/BAQs reporting

Job description

Position Overview

This role will serve as the primary internal owner of the ERP system post-implementation, ensuring system stability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting critical business processes across finance, production, quality, and customer service operations.

ERP Ownership & Administration

• Act as the internal system owner for Epicor Kinetic
• Manage system configuration, user roles, security, and access controls
• Partner with functional leaders to ensure ERP supports evolving business needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Epicor support and external consultants
• Plan, test, and coordinate Epicor cloud updates and patches
• Evaluate new functionality and recommend adoption were beneficial
• Minimize disruption to business operations during upgrades
• Maintain system documentation, change logs, and release notes

Reporting, Analytics & Finance Support

• Develop and maintain BAQs, dashboards, and SSRS reports
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across transactional processes

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency using ERP capabilities
• Standardize processes and reduce manual workarounds
• Lead or support post-implementation enhancements
• Help establish and enforce ERP governance and best practices

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with Epicor Kinetic cloud environment
• SQL/query writing and data analysis skills
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation or post-go-live stabilization
• Experience with integrations, APIs
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and user support skills
• 3-7+ years of ERP administration or power-user experience (Epicor strongly preferred). Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (make-to-order, engineer-to-order, or custom production)
• Hands-on experience with reporting tools (BAQs, SSRS, or equivalent)
• Ability to work cross-functionally and supportboth technical and operational users
• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and materials. The successful candidate must meet all ITAR eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Reports To: CFO.

Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Full-Time MIL employee benefits include

• Annual performance and compensation review, with eligibility for annual bonuses.
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans.
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D.
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual.

Please do not hesitate to ask for additional details on any of our benefits & policies