ERP Business Systems Analyst

ERP Business Systems Analyst
Windings, Inc.
New Ulm, MN (onsite)
Salary Description: $85,000 - $115,000 annual DOQ

If you are interested in becoming an Employee Owner, read on...  

Windings Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company where every team member shares in our success. Since becoming an ESOP in 1998, we've proudly supported critical industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, and Medical. Our unique ESOP benefits can contribute 10-12% of your annual earnings to your retirement—at no cost to you—helping your savings grow through compound interest.

For over 60 years, Windings has provided critical custom motors and components for the harshest applications, including outer space, military, downhole drilling, and motor sports to name a few. If you like to take on the “tough stuff”, join us and be part of a forward-thinking, people-focused company driven by our purpose: " Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible."

We are seeking a forward-thinking Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with a deep understanding of how modern ERP systems work and how to maximize their native capabilities. As a Senior BSA, you’ll operate at the intersection of AI, engineering, and business strategy to design and deliver solutions that scale across Customer Success This role is ideal for someone who can partner with business teams to improve processes by aligning them with standard ERP functionality—rather than coding around challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving system simplification, enhancing user adoption, and ensuring that ERP tools are used strategically to support business goals. 

What you will be responsible for:  

• ERP Optimization for Manufacturing: Evaluate current ERP usage across engineering, production, inventory, and order management to identify opportunities for replacing custom programs with native functionality or streamlined processes. Research and introduce ERP features, tools, or best practices from other manufacturing systems that can enhance operations such as BOM management, shop floor control, and quality assurance.
• Data Warehousing & Standardization: Design and support data warehousing strategies that consolidate manufacturing and operational data across systems. Promote data standardization practices to ensure consistency, integrity, and usability across ERP modules, reporting tools, and integrated platforms.
• AI Integration & Innovation: Identify and implement AI solutions such as machine learning models for demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, and quality control. Collaborate with business units to uncover and prioritize high impact AI use cases that drive business value.
• Requirements Gathering & Process Mapping: Collaborate with sales, accounting, production planners, engineers, and supply chain teams to gather requirements and map business processes to ERP capabilities, ensuring alignment with manufacturing workflows.
• System Planning & Simplification: Partner with ERP administrators and developers to plan system improvements, integrations (e.g., Unipoint, CRM, CAD, MES systems), and upgrades with a focus on simplification and reliability.
• Module Implementation & Testing: Assist in evaluating, testing, and implementing ERP modules and configurations relevant to custom manufacturing, such as quality management systems, job costing, work orders, and inventory tracking.
• User Training & Support: Support user adoption through tailored training, clear documentation, and ongoing collaboration with shop floor and office staff.
• Vendor Engagement: Participate in ERP vendor discussions to understand system capabilities, future road maps, and enhancement opportunities specific to manufacturing needs.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Create and maintain operational reports and dashboards using built-in ERP tools or standard reporting platforms to support production efficiency and decision-making.
• Project Management & Execution: Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. Coordinate resources, manage timelines, and monitor progress to drive successful outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze and improve the alignment between ERP usage and business needs, identifying gaps in functionality or process and recommending solutions. Research new technologies and identify and suggest necessary solutions or process changes.  

What you need...

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
• 5 years of experience in building integrated systems throughout entire life cycle (e.g., analyze, design, build, test, implement and support) preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning concepts and their specific data requirements
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and Visual Basic (VBA), with ability to write, modify, troubleshoot basic scripts

Knowledge / Skills:  

• Strategic thinking, technical capability, good communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM systems used in manufacturing 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including BOMs, routings, job costing, and inventory control
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with process mapping, documentation, and user training
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies   

What you will get...

• An awesome employee-ownership culture
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)
• Paid time off
• 401k match and ESOP contributions
• Flexible work environment
• Education reimbursement

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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Salary : $85,000 - $115,000