IT Data Analytics Specialist

Vertiv•Anderson, SC

10h

About The Position

The Plant Level MES Analyst is the dedicated on-ground IT Supply Chain and MES resource for assigned manufacturing plants. The role combines hands-on SCADA/Ignition development and solution architecture with knowledge of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to deliver Digital Factory implementations at plant level. It serves as the primary IT interface for shop-floor technology, driving Ignition MES deployments, WMS/TMS go-lives, APS enhancements and maintenance, and Oracle EBS integration in coordination with Operations, ME/AME, vendors, and IT Infrastructure teams. The role deploys and supports Ignition MES, develops and maintains plant-level SCADA/Ignition solutions, designs Ignition architecture, and configures industrial communication protocols and integrations. It leads plant-level IT deployments and operational management for WMS and TMS, including system configuration, workflows, connectivity, availability, performance, and user access. It also ensures bidirectional integration between Ignition MES, WMS, TMS, and Oracle EBS; coordinates shop-floor deployment and infrastructure readiness; supports training and adoption; and documents plant configurations, mappings, procedures, and runbooks. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors to help execute its Strategic Priorities.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in manufacturing IT, MES, WMS, TMS, or industrial automation within a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.
Hands-on proficiency with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform, including Python/Jython scripting, tag configuration, Vision and Perspective HMI/SCADA development, alarming, historical data logging, and real-time dashboards.
Experience designing plant-level Ignition gateway architecture, selecting modules, connecting devices such as PLCs, sensors, and barcode readers, configuring edge computing, and designing data flows aligned with enterprise standards.
Hands-on experience deploying Oracle WMS, Oracle TMS, or equivalent systems, including configuration, warehouse or transport setup, workflow design, integration testing, cutover, and go-live support.
Comprehensive knowledge of WMS/TMS systems and comparable platforms; related equipment such as scanners, RF devices, label printers, conveyors, and AS/RS; operating models such as 3PL, in-house, cross-dock, and hub-and-spoke; applications such as WCS, YMS, fleet management, and EDI/ASN; and server connectivity including databases, APIs, middleware, networks/firewalls, and VPNs.
Good knowledge of APS, including capacity scheduling, demand/supply planning, constraint-based optimization, and how production and shipment schedules drive execution in MES, WMS, and TMS; experience integrating APS with Oracle EBS and shop-floor or warehouse execution layers.
Hands-on experience integrating WMS, TMS, and Ignition MES with Oracle EBS for inventory synchronization, order management, shipping confirmations, production reporting, and cost accounting through APIs, database connectors, or middleware.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, shop-floor operations, and warehouse/logistics workflows.
Demonstrated experience executing system deployments at plant or warehouse level.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ignition MES modules such as OEE, Downtime Tracking, Production Scheduling, and Track & Trace.
Knowledge of MQTT/Sparkplug B and IIoT protocols for shop-floor data acquisition.
Familiarity with QMS deployment and quality process automation.
Experience with CyberPlan or similar APS tools for supply chain planning integration.
Knowledge of PLC/SCADA communication protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
Experience with the Brick MES platform or legacy MES.
Background in discrete manufacturing, HVAC, industrial, or automotive sectors.
Inductive Automation Ignition Core or Gold certifications.
Oracle WMS/TMS implementation experience or certifications.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Multilingual capability.

Responsibilities

Execute and configure Ignition MES deployments at assigned plants according to global methodology, and support Brick-to-Ignition transitions at applicable EMEA plants.
Coordinate plant-level CyberPlan (APS) and QMS deployment support as required.
Maintain system stability after go-live through upgrades, patches, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain plant-level SCADA/Ignition solutions, including Vision and Perspective HMI screens, tags, alarms, historical data logging, and real-time production dashboards.
Design and implement plant-level Ignition architecture, including gateway setup, module configuration, device connectivity, edge computing, and data flow aligned with enterprise standards.
Build and maintain Ignition Python/Jython scripts, templates, and reusable components in accordance with global standards.
Configure OPC-UA, Modbus, MQTT, and other industrial communication protocols for shop-floor PLC and sensor integration.
Lead plant-level IT deployment of WMS, including system and warehouse configuration, inventory zone mapping, pick/pack/ship workflows, cycle counting, and integration with shop-floor operations.
Lead plant-level IT deployment of TMS, including carrier setup, route optimization, shipment tracking, freight management, and dock scheduling integration.
Manage plant-level WMS and TMS applications, ensuring availability, performance monitoring, user access management, and alignment with global application standards.
Maintain knowledge of WMS/TMS systems, equipment, operating models, applications, and server connectivity.
Execute Oracle EBS integration with Ignition MES, WMS, and TMS for work orders, BOMs, routings, inventory transactions, shipping confirmations, ASN processing, and production reporting.
Maintain and troubleshoot REST API, database connector, and middleware integration interfaces to support reliable, real-time data exchange between shop-floor systems and ERP.
Coordinate shop-floor deployments with Operations, Quality, and ME/AME teams.
Manage plant-level vendor and contractor activities for MES, APS, WMS, and TMS implementations.
Coordinate with IT Infrastructure to ensure network configuration, firewall rules, database connectivity, and server provisioning are ready for deployments.
Facilitate plant-level user training and adoption for deployed IT Supply Chain and MES systems.
Document plant-specific configurations, integration mappings, operational procedures, and runbooks.
Provide deployment status updates to the regional MES Specialist and IT Ops BRM.