Oracle Functional Analyst – Manufacturing Systems

Fourth Technologies, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an experienced Oracle Functional Analyst to support plant technology solutions within a modern manufacturing facility. You will bridge business and IT, handling functional support, enhancements, upgrades, and validation in line with GMP and cybersecurity standards.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, IT and external partners to improve operations, standardize access, and drive digitalization of manufacturing processes at

Qualifications

• Experience as an Oracle Functional Analyst or similar role.
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.
• Experience supporting Oracle enterprise applications and managing system enhancements.
• Experience with UAT, regression testing, system upgrades, and production support.
• Familiarity with CSV, audit requirements, cybersecurity, and GMP-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day functional support, troubleshoot application issues, and manage user access, roles, and permissions.
• Support the configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades of Oracle and manufacturing applications.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects, including requirements gathering, testing, UAT, cutover, and go-live support.
• Evaluate Oracle release updates, assess business impacts, and coordinate regression testing and upgrade readiness.
• Collaborate with data teams to enable operational reporting and KPIs using OTBI, FDI, Power BI, and SQL queries.
• Standardize access management, system validation, change control, and documentation procedures.
• Support CSV, audit readiness and cybersecurity and GMP requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow integration, and manufacturing digitalization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to implement system enhancements and maintain stable operations.

Skills

Oracle Functional Analyst

Manufacturing processes

Supply chain

Oracle apps support

SQL queries

UAT testing

Data validation

GMP compliance

Communication skills

Onsite work

Tools

OTBI

FDI

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Functional Analyst with expertise in manufacturing and supply chain systems to support and enhance plant technology solutions at a modern manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem, NC.

The ideal candidate will serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, providing functional support, managing system enhancements, coordinating upgrades, and supporting system validation and digital transformation initiatives. This role requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, IT, and external partners to improve operational efficiency and ensure system reliability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day functional support, troubleshoot application issues, and manage user access, roles, and permissions.
• Support the configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades of Oracle and manufacturing applications.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects, including requirements gathering, testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover, and go-live support.
• Evaluate Oracle release updates, assess business impacts, and coordinate regression testing and upgrade readiness.
• Collaborate with data teams to enable operational reporting and KPIs using OTBI, FDI, Power BI, and SQL queries.
• Standardize access management, system validation, change control, and documentation procedures.
• Support Computer System Validation (CSV), maintain audit-ready documentation, and follow cybersecurity and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow integration, and manufacturing digitalization.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors to implement system enhancements and maintain stable operations.

Required Skills

• Experience as an Oracle Functional Analyst, Oracle Systems Analyst, Manufacturing Systems Analyst, or similar role.
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.
• Experience supporting Oracle enterprise applications and managing system enhancements.
• Knowledge of SQL queries, data validation, and operational reporting.
• Experience with UAT, regression testing, system upgrades, and production support.
• Understanding of user access management, change control, and system documentation.
• Familiarity with CSV, audit requirements, cybersecurity, and GMP-regulated environments.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work onsite several days per week in Winston-Salem, NC.

Preferred Skills

• Oracle OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence), FDI (Fusion Data Intelligence), and Power BI.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or Oracle manufacturing and supply chain modules.
• Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of system integration, digitalization initiatives, and continuous improvement methodologies.