Lead ERP Business Analyst

Mayco International; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayco International in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Lead ERP Business Analyst to provide functional and technical leadership for ERP initiatives and prioritize support requests in a 24-hour manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with EPICOR CMS, IBM i / IBM Power Systems, and strong collaboration with Materials, Production, Purchasing, Finance to design and implement ERP solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field preferred; equivalent ERP/manufacturing experience considered.
• Experience with IBM i / IBM Power Systems (administration, training, user support).
• Experience with EPICOR CMS application support and development.
• EDI experience in a manufacturing release environment (customer releases, forecasts, ship schedules, ASNs, invoicing, and troubleshooting EDI transactions).
• Partnership with Materials, Production, Purchasing, Finance, Customer Service, Engineering to understand requirements, improve ERP processes, and implement system solutions.
• Experience implementing ERP modules, enhancements, upgrades, integrations, or business-process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical and functional direction to ERP team members, assist with prioritization of support requests and projects, and serve as an escalation point for complex ERP issues
• Train users on EPICOR CMS functionality
• Support for multiple locations in a 24-hour manufacturing environment
• Respond to Level 2 ERP/application support tickets
• Navigate IBM i / IBM Power Systems environment
• Knowledge and experience in Automotive EDI
• Develop and maintain application documentation

Skills

ERP system knowledge

IBM i / IBM Power Systems

EPICOR CMS

EDI in manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Business/CS

ERP/manufacturing experience

Tools

EPICOR CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lead ERP Business Analyst is responsible for functional and technical leadership, prioritizes support activities, mentors team members, and coordinates ERP projects

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day technical and functional direction to ERP team members, assist with prioritization of support requests and projects, and serve as an escalation point for complex ERP issues
• Train users on application (EPICOR CMS) functionality
• Support for multiple locations (in a 24-hour manufacturing environment)
• Respond to Level 2 ERP/application support tickets
• Able to navigate IBM i / IBM Power Systems environment
• Knowledge and experience in Automotive EDI
• Develop and maintain application documentation

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field preferred; equivalent ERP/manufacturing experience considered
• Experience working with an IBM i / IBM Power Systems (administration, training, user support)
• Experience with EPICOR CMS application support and development
• EDI experience in a manufacturing release environment (i.e., customer releases, forecasts, ship schedules,ASNs, invoicing, and troubleshooting EDI transactions, as applicable)
• Partnering with Materials, Production, Purchasing, Finance, Customer Service, Engineering, and other businessfunctions to understand requirements, improve ERP processes, and implement system solutions.
• Experience implementing ERP modules, enhancements, upgrades, integrations, or business-process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of application support, development tools, and methodologies.
• Strong technical IT skills
• Technical experience in system analysis, design, building, testing, and implementation preferred.

OTHER:

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to understand and support the organization’s goals and objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization