Senior Business Analyst - Manufacturing & ERP Systems

BIOMERICS LLC•Winston-Salem, NC

60d

About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst – Manufacturing & ERP Systems plays a key role in bridging operations, supply chain, finance, and IT teams to ensure business efficiency through data-driven process improvements and ERP optimization. This position is responsible for analyzing manufacturing workflows, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading ERP-related projects that enhance productivity, data integrity, and overall business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Information Systems (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 5–8 years of business analysis experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
ERP Experience: Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or supporting ERP systems (Epicor preferred or similar manufacturing ERPs).
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations (production planning, BOMs, work orders, inventory control, procurement).
Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience with business process modeling (BPMN) and project management methodologies (Agile or Waterfall).
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification in ERP systems (e.g. Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
CBAP or PMI-PBA certification.
Experience with ISO 13485, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and integration with ERP.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking
Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows
ERP systems expertise and data governance
Leadership and mentoring ability
Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis of manufacturing, supply chain, and production planning processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with department leaders to define and document business requirements that align with operational and ERP goals.
Develop detailed process maps and use cases for areas such as production scheduling, material management, procurement, inventory, and order fulfillment.
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and system enhancements across ERP modules.
Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives by leveraging data insights from ERP and related systems.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the organization’s ERP platform.
Lead ERP enhancement projects — from requirement gathering and system configuration through testing and post-implementation review.
Translate business needs into functional and technical ERP specifications for IT and development teams.
Manage and validate ERP master data integrity, ensuring accuracy and consistency across modules.
Support ERP upgrades, integrations, and change management initiatives to maximize ROI.
Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to align ERP functionality with business processes.
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to evaluate system performance and identify future-state opportunities.
Train and mentor end users on ERP best practices, reporting tools, and process changes.
Liaise with IT and external vendors to troubleshoot system issues and coordinate solutions.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs that provide actionable insights into production, inventory, and cost performance.
Analyze ERP data to support strategic decision-making, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership teams in clear, actionable formats.