ERP BPCS Developer/analyst III

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking an AS/400/BPCS Analyst/Developer to support ERP, manufacturing, and logistics systems with emphasis on IBM i and BPCS. You will translate business needs into technical solutions and perform hands-on development and application analysis.

The role covers production support, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with IT and business teams to improve system stability, performance, and efficiency across enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience with IBM i / AS/400 environments and RPGLE development.
• Experience with ERP/BPCS or similar ERP systems in finance/manufacturing.
• Strong SQL and reporting skills (SSRS/SSIS) and data analysis.
• Experience with system integrations and interfaces, ALDON exposure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and translate business needs into technical solutions for ERP systems.
• Develop and maintain RPGLE applications in IBM i environment.
• Provide Level 1-3 support for BPCS, AS/400, and related apps.
• Support Shop Floor Control (SFC), MPS, and MRP processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

IBM i / AS400

RPGLE

SQL Server

VBA

ASP.NET

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

MS Excel

MS Access

Education

Information Systems / Computer Science degree

Tools

ALDON

TIBCO

Citrix

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success‑empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

The AS/400 (IBM i) BPCS Analyst / Developer is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and evolving core finance, manufacturing and logistics systems with a strong focus on ERP BPCS, IBM i (AS/400), and related integrations. This role bridges business and IT by translating operational requirements into technical solutions while also performing hands‑on development, system support, and application analysis.

The position supports ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and accounting/financial operations, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement across enterprise platforms. The role includes Level 1-3 production support, development, reporting, and collaboration with cross‑functional business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Gather, analyze, document, and validate business requirements across Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, and IT.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize enhancements, resolve issues, and improve business processes.
• Create documentation, process flows, and system requirements.
• Serve as the liaison between business users and technical teams.

Application Development & System Support

• Develop, enhance, and maintain RPGLE applications in the IBM i (AS/400) environment.
• Provide Level 1-3 support for BPCS, AS/400, and related business applications.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance manufacturing, logistics, and finance systems.
• Support core manufacturing functions including Shop Floor Control (SFC), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Provide support for warehouse management, purchasing, costing, billing, sales, and financial operations.
• Participate in SAP migration and system integration initiatives as required.
• Support and maintain APLG-based applications and enhancements where applicable.

BPCS, Reporting & Data Analytics

• Provide functional and technical support for BPCS ERP modules.
• Develop and maintain reports using SQL, SSRS, SSIS, and related reporting tools.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support reporting and operational needs.
• Deliver data analysis and reporting solutions to support business decision‑making.

Integrations & Technical Support

• Support and maintain integrations between BPCS and enterprise applications, including FX Currency Exchange, Coupa, Concur, Prisma, Quote System, BlackLine, PeopleSoft, Warrior, and other interfaces utilizing TIBCO.
• Assist with Citrix application support, ASP.NET applications, and SQL Server environments.
• Maintain system documentation and support ALDON change management processes as both a user and administrator.
• Assist with SOX compliance activities, audit support, annual access reviews, and evidence collection.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Promote development standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, applications, and system performance.
• Participate in project planning, testing, implementation, and post‑production support.
• Mentor junior analysts and developers as needed.
• Support compliance, audit, and business continuity initiatives.

Education Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Experience Requirements

• Strong experience with IBM i / AS/400 environments
• Hands‑on development experience with RPGLE
• In‑depth knowledge of BPCS (enterprise resource planning systems) or ERP, Accounting/Finance)
• Experience supporting manufacturing systems (SFC, MPS, MRP)
• Working knowledge of:
  • SQL / SQL Server
  • VBA (reporting and automation)
  • ASP.NET
  • HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
  • MS Excel and MS Access
• Experience with system integrations and interfaces
• Familiarity with ALDON or similar management tools

Business & Analytical Skills

• Strong business analysis and requirements‑gathering experience
• Ability to convert conceptual business needs into technical solutions
• Experience supporting production systems in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 3-5+ years of experience in an AS/400, BPCS, Finance & manufacturing ERP systems environment

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to manage priorities under pressure
• Comfortably supporting mission‑critical systems in a production environment

Work Conditions

Combination of education and equivalent experience considered

• Occasional evening or weekend work to support system availability, projects, or deployments
• Office-based work with extended computer usage

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.