IT Business Systems Lead

Barrett Petfood; Suburban Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company paid)

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood in Minnesota is seeking an IT/business systems professional to own the day-to-day performance, reliability, configuration, and support of Plex ERP, MES, and related business systems. You will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and quality teams to translate needs into practical technology solutions, manage vendors, drive upgrades, and improve reporting and data integrity.

This role requires 5+ years of ERP/MES experience, a Bachelor’s in IT/IS/Engineering, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting/administering/implementing ERP, MES, or enterprise systems.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems is strongly preferred.
• Plex ERP experience (strongly preferred) or ability to ramp quickly on a new platform.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day performance, reliability, configuration, administration, and support of Barrett's ERP (Plex), MES, and related business systems.
• Serve as the primary business systems partner to manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, and other teams, translating business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Manage relationships with ERP, MES, integration, development, and other technology vendors, including support, prioritization, escalations, and delivery.
• Lead and coordinate system enhancements, upgrades, new modules, integrations, and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize business systems initiatives as needs evolve.
• Evaluate systems and business processes to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, simplification, and improved user experience.
• Oversee system integrations, EDI processes, and reliable data flow between business applications.
• Partner with IT Operations to ensure integrity, availability, security, backup, recovery, and continuity of business systems and data.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues, engaging internal resources and vendors as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and knowledge‑sharing practices to reduce organizational dependency on individual system knowledge.
• Partner with data and analytics resources to support reliable reporting and access to business information.
• Provide leadership and guidance around business systems and support the future growth of the business systems function.

Skills

ERP experience

MES experience

Plex ERP

Vendor management

Documentation & standards

Education

Bachelor’s in IT/IS/Business/Engineering

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

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Great careers start with great benefits!

Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.

RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Own the day-to-day performance, reliability, configuration, administration, and support of Barrett's ERP (Plex), MES, and related business systems.
• Serve as the primary business systems partner to manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, and other teams, translating business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Manage relationships with ERP, MES, integration, development, and other technology vendors, including support, prioritization, escalations, and delivery.
• Lead and coordinate system enhancements, upgrades, new modules, integrations, and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to identify and prioritize business systems initiatives as needs evolve.
• Evaluate systems and business processes to identify opportunities for automation, standardization, simplification, and improved user experience.
• Oversee system integrations, EDI processes, and reliable data flow between business applications.
• Partner with IT Operations to help ensure the integrity, availability, security, backup, recovery, and continuity of business systems and data.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues, engaging internal resources and vendors as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and knowledge‑sharing practices to reduce organizational dependency on individual system knowledge.
• Partner with data and analytics resources to support reliable reporting and access to business information.
• Provide leadership and guidance around business systems and support the future growth of the business systems function.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in IT/IS/Business/Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years supporting/administering/implementing ERP, MES, or enterprise systems
• Manufacturing ERP experience (strongly preferred)
• Plex ERP experience (strongly preferred) or ability to ramp quickly on a new platform
• Experience with vendors and system improvement initiatives

Location

This position is based in Little Falls, Minnesota, and an on‑site presence is strongly preferred due to the role's partnership with manufacturing and operational teams.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role.

A hybrid arrangement may be considered for the right candidate. Candidates should be located within Minnesota or within reasonable traveling distance of Little Falls and able to be on‑site regularly and as business needs require.

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may contain information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sources such as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain information about you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehicle records, education or employment history or other background checks. You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receipt of this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the present and, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allow the Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, as permitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.