The Role
The Functional Analyst will enhance ERP, WMS, and MES systems by gathering requirements, configuring functionalities, and managing data reporting and EDI transactions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.
From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.
Role:
The Functional Analyst will be a detail oriented and collaborative member of our team, playing a key role in optimizing our ERP, WMS, and MES systems. In this dynamic position, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements, configure system functionalities, and support data-driven decision-making through SQL reporting and EDI management.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional requirements across ERP, WMS, and MES platforms
- Configure and support Syspro ERP modules and WMS/MES functionalities to meet evolving business needs
- Design and maintain SQL queries, reports, and data extracts to support decision-making and operational visibility
- Manage and troubleshoot EDI transactions, ensuring seamless data exchange with external partners
- Work closely with developers and system integrators to implement and test system changes across ERP, WMS, and MES
- Conduct gap analyses and recommend process improvements in warehouse and manufacturing operations
- Provide end-user training and support for system functionalities, including ERP, WMS, and MES
- Participate in system upgrades, testing, and documentation efforts for all supported platforms
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Functional Analyst or similar role
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting
- Hands-on experience with Syspro ERP (configuration, support, and troubleshooting)
- Experience supporting or integrating WMS and/or MES platforms
- Solid understanding of EDI standards and workflows (e.g., ANSI X12, EDIFACT)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts into business language
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with ERP/WMS/MES implementations or upgrades preferred
- Familiarity with integration tools and middleware
- Knowledge of manufacturing or distribution industry processes
- Certification in Syspro, WMS, or MES platforms is a plus
At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
Top Skills
Edi
Mes
SQL
Syspro Erp
Wms
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The Company
What We Do
Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry including: hatchery operations; poultry farming; primary processing; further processing; and distribution of food across Canada.
From the humble beginnings of one small processing facility in Surrey, British Columbia in 1983, we have since grown to serve a wide range of customers, both domestically and internationally. Our Canadian family owned and operated businesses produce quality food products from processing plants located in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.
Included in our businesses are:
- Sunrise Poultry Processors Ltd. - produces fresh and frozen poultry protein
- Grand River Foods Ltd. - produces ready to eat food products
