ERP Business Analyst III

Lear Corporation•Rochester Hills, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The AS/400 (IBM i) BPCS Analyst / Developer is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and evolving core finance, manufacturing and logistics systems with a strong focus on ERP BPCS , IBM i (AS/400) , and related integrations. This role bridges business and IT by translating operational requirements into technical solutions while also performing hands-on development, system support, and application analysis. The position supports ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and accounting/financial operations , ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement across enterprise platforms. The role includes Level 1–3 production support , development, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional business and IT stakeholders.

Requirements

College diploma or university degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
Strong experience with IBM i / AS/400 environments
Hands-on development experience with RPGLE
In-depth knowledge of BPCS (enterprise resource planning systems) or ERP, Accounting/Finance)
Experience supporting manufacturing systems (SFC, MPS, MRP)
Working knowledge of: SQL / SQL Server
Working knowledge of: VBA (reporting and automation)
Working knowledge of: ASP.NET
Working knowledge of: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
Working knowledge of: MS Excel and MS Access
Experience with system integrations and interfaces
Familiarity with ALDON or similar management tools
Strong business analysis and requirements-gathering experience
Ability to convert conceptual business needs into technical solutions
Experience supporting production systems in a manufacturing environment
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
3–5+ years of experience in an AS/400, BPCS, Finance & manufacturing ERP systems environment
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to manage priorities under pressure
Comfortably supporting mission-critical systems in a production environment

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, document, and validate business requirements across Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, and IT.
Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
Partner with stakeholders to prioritize enhancements, resolve issues, and improve business processes.
Create documentation, process flows, and system requirements.
Serve as the liaison between business users and technical teams.
Develop, enhance, and maintain RPGLE applications in the IBM i (AS/400) environment.
Provide Level 1-3 support for BPCS, AS/400, and related business applications.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance manufacturing, logistics, and finance systems.
Support core manufacturing functions including Shop Floor Control (SFC), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Provide support for warehouse management, purchasing, costing, billing, sales, and financial operations.
Participate in SAP migration and system integration initiatives as required.
Support and maintain APLG-based applications and enhancements where applicable.
Provide functional and technical support for BPCS ERP modules.
Develop and maintain reports using SQL, SSRS, SSIS, and related reporting tools.
Write and optimize SQL queries to support reporting and operational needs.
Deliver data analysis and reporting solutions to support business decision-making.
Support and maintain integrations between BPCS and enterprise applications, including FX Currency Exchange, Coupa, Concur, Prisma, Quote System, BlackLine, PeopleSoft, Warrior, and other interfaces utilizing TIBCO.
Assist with Citrix application support, ASP.NET applications, and SQL Server environments.
Maintain system documentation and support ALDON change management processes as both a user and administrator.
Assist with SOX compliance activities, audit support, annual access reviews, and evidence collection.
Promote development standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, applications, and system performance.
Participate in project planning, testing, implementation, and post-production support.
Mentor junior analysts and developers as needed.
Support compliance, audit, and business continuity initiatives.