Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Analyst

Job Summary: The ERP Analyst will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of ERP systems. This role involves analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring that ERP solutions meet the needs of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ERP systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Analyze and document business process requirements. 
• Work independently and with ERP support teams to configure and personalize the ERP system to support Bowman process needs
• Collaborate with business process orders on methods to improve efficiency and quality in daily work. 
• Provide helpdesk support and troubleshooting for ERP related issues
• Collaborate with the IT Technical team to set up devices including printers, RF technologies, client computers, etc. Troubleshoot and resolve all connectivity issues with these devices as required.
• Conduct end user training as needed
• Monitor the ERP activity and scheduled jobs for performance and bottlenecks. Resolve issues as needed to restore standard operations
• Monitor the ERP database for integrity and resolve any data irregularities
• Supports and maintains data interfaces between the ERP and outside systems including manufacturing, supply chain planning, financial, and reporting systems
• Configure and monitor EDI communications with customers and suppliers. This includes collaborating with corresponding VANs and partner EDI teams. Completed all testing and validation.
• Collaborate with local and Global IT Team mates on the ERP functions and data interfacing needs 
• Remain current with ERP functionality and industry best practices
• Performs other ERP tasks/duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field
• 3 years or experience as ERP Analyst or similar role
• Knowledge of AS400 or iSeries Information System, proficiency is a plus.
• Accuracy with detail, planning, organizing and efficiency                                                                                          
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (For example, ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.  Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, suppliers, managers and employees.) 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (For example, must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.)
• Strong customer service skills (i.e. view other Departments/Employees as customers and strives to provide results in a timely fashion that always meets expectations.)
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g. team building, conflict resolution)
• Ability to work independently.

Working Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Considerable time will be spent working within an office environment as well as on the production floor. The incumbent will be exposed to long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Exposure to loud noises from production equipment and moving mechanical parts will also occur.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be performed by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and /or hear. The teammate frequently is required to stoop, kneel, bend or crouch, and travels up and down stairs. 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of teammates under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.