Business Systems Analyst
About The Position
Join the CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) team to develop, support, and enhance a custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across manufacturing facilities. The CIM platform integrates SAP, enterprise applications, databases, and highly automated manufacturing equipment to support factory operations. It uses information technology, software development, and data analytics to improve productivity, enforce quality, optimize business processes, and enable operational excellence. The role calls for a technically strong professional with a Computer Science background and significant manufacturing experience, combining software and database knowledge with an understanding of manufacturing operations. The Business Systems Analyst works with manufacturing personnel, engineering, IT, and business leadership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver technology solutions that improve factory performance. This position is 100% on site supporting manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of related manufacturing business experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and factory systems.
- Demonstrated experience working with SAP in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced SQL skills, including developing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex queries.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical and business problems and drive issues to resolution.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical teams, manufacturing personnel, and all levels of management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) applications.
- Experience with IBM Cognos, Tableau, or other business intelligence and analytics platforms.
- Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment and integrated factory systems.
- Experience with software development methodologies, application testing, and system deployment.
Responsibilities
- Support the ongoing development, enhancement, and maintenance of the custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Work with manufacturing operators, engineers, management, and executive leadership to understand business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead requirements-gathering sessions, analyze business needs, and translate functional requirements into technical specifications for the CIM software development team.
- Investigate complex manufacturing and application issues and drive them through resolution.
- Understand production workflows, material movement, inventory management, and the integration of manufacturing systems with SAP and other enterprise applications.
- Develop, analyze, and optimize complex SQL queries for application development, troubleshooting, reporting, and data analysis.
- Perform system integration testing before production deployment.
- Use business intelligence tools such as IBM Cognos to develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and alerts supporting manufacturing operations and business KPIs.
- Collaborate with software developers, database administrators, and other technical resources to deliver system solutions.
- Identify opportunities to use technology and automation to improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, and operational performance.
- Provide technical guidance and end-user training to support deployment and adoption of new functionality.
- Manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a focus on quality, execution, and customer satisfaction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
