Manufacturing ERP & MES Business Analyst

Nelson Miller Group; Fitchburg (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Miller Group in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Business Analyst to translate business needs into actionable requirements, partnering with operations, finance, and IT to document current workflows and define future-state solutions. This on-site role focuses on improving efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across ERP/MES and purchasing modules.

You will write test cases, support UAT, and help coordinate go-lives while collaborating with shop floor personnel and executives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of MRP/MPS, BOMs, routings, inventory, and production planning concepts.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and/or MES systems.
• Epicor Kinetic experience a plus.
• Strong skills in SQL/Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to create process maps, requirements documents, and user stories.
• Strong communication skills; comfortable working with both shop floor and executives.

Responsibilities

• Requirements & Process Analysis: work with Production, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to understand current processes and pain points.
• Document as-is and to-be workflows (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, MRP/MPS, work order execution).
• Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

MRP/MPS concepts

ERP/MES systems

Epicor Kinetic

SQL & Excel

Process mapping

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Nelson Miller Group in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Business Analyst to translate business needs into actionable requirements, partnering with operations, finance, and IT to document current workflows and define future-state solutions. This on-site role focuses on improving efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across ERP/MES and purchasing modules.

You will write test cases, support UAT, and help coordinate go-lives while collaborating with shop floor personnel and executives.