IT Data Analytics Specialist

Vertiv Group•Anderson, SC

About The Position

The Plant Level MES Analyst is the dedicated on-site 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), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Oracle EBS integration to deliver digital factory implementations at plant level. The analyst is the primary IT interface for shop-floor technology, supporting deployments and ongoing operations in coordination with Operations, ME/AME, vendors, contractors, and IT Infrastructure teams. The role executes and supports Ignition MES deployments, including configuration, upgrades, patches, enhancements, and applicable Brick-to-Ignition transitions. It develops and maintains plant-level SCADA/Ignition solutions and architecture, including HMI screens, tags, alarms, historical data, dashboards, gateway and module configuration, device connectivity, edge computing, scripting, and industrial communication protocols. The analyst leads plant-level IT deployment and ongoing management of WMS and TMS applications, including configuration, warehouse and transport workflows, integration testing, cutover, go-live support, availability, and performance. The role also executes and maintains bi-directional Oracle EBS integrations with Ignition MES, WMS, and TMS, supporting reliable data exchange for production, inventory, orders, shipping, and related processes. The position coordinates shop-floor deployments, infrastructure readiness, vendor and contractor activities, and user training. It documents plant-specific configurations, integration mappings, operating procedures, and runbooks, and provides deployment status updates to the regional MES Specialist and IT Ops BRM.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in manufacturing IT, MES, WMS, TMS, or industrial automation in 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 dashboard creation.
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 to 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 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, databases, APIs, middleware, networks, firewalls, and VPNs.
Good knowledge of APS, including capacity scheduling, demand/supply planning, constraint-based optimization, and how APS schedules drive MES, WMS, and TMS execution; experience integrating APS with Oracle EBS and execution systems.
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 Brick MES or legacy MES platforms.
Background in discrete manufacturing, HVAC, industrial, or automotive sectors.
Inductive Automation Ignition certifications (Core or Gold).
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.
Support Brick-to-Ignition transition activities at applicable EMEA plants.
Coordinate plant-level deployment support for CyberPlan (APS) and QMS as required.
Maintain system stability through upgrades, patches, and post-go-live enhancements.
Develop and maintain SCADA/Ignition solutions, including Vision and Perspective HMI screens, tag configuration, alarming, 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 flows aligned with enterprise standards.
Build and maintain Ignition scripts, templates, and reusable components according to 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 configuration, warehouse setup, inventory zone mapping, 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, including availability, performance monitoring, user access, and alignment with global application standards.
Execute Oracle EBS integration with Ignition MES, WMS, and TMS to support bi-directional data flows for work orders, BOMs, routings, inventory transactions, shipping confirmations, ASN processing, and production reporting.
Maintain and troubleshoot REST API, database connector, and middleware interfaces to ensure reliable real-time data exchange between shop-floor systems and ERP.
Coordinate 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.