Senior ERP Business Analyst - Manufacturing

Who are we: 

Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement exhaust. Through the Camburg division in Huntington Beach, CA. Magnaflow also supplies race-inspired performance suspension products and vehicle uplifting services, Magnaflow is focused on future growth through both new business development and new product introduction. Our websites are www.magnaflow.com and www.camburg.com.

Salary Range: 

$108,700-$133,900 USD annually

*Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

What you will be doing: 

The Manufacturing Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting, configuring, and improving ERP processes related to manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, inventory, and shop floor execution. This role is essential to replacing manual processes with system-driven workflows and driving adoption of IFS Cloud across manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities: 

• Reviews and analyzes system problems to identify solutions or make referrals

• Plans, designs, analyzes and documents user requirements for development and/or support within manufacturing operations

• Works with operations teams to replace manual processes with ERP-driven workflows

• Configures and supports manufacturing modules of ERP including BOMs, routings, work orders, and scheduling

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure accurate BOM and routing data

• Supports implementation of shop floor processes and system adoption

• Offers advice on process improvements and technical solutions in manufacturing

• Leads functional and regression testing for manufacturing-related processes and new system features impacting production, scheduling, and inventory

• Leads end-to-end user acceptance testing across production and operations teams

• Assists in developing training materials and maintains system documentation and user guides for manufacturing

• Plans and leads train-the-trainer sessions for operations personnel

• Provides level 2 support and troubleshooting for ERP-related manufacturing issues

• Works with planning, production, and inventory teams to optimize ERP usage

• Collaborates with development and integration teams on manufacturing-related integrations

• Leads cross-functional discussions between Operations, Supply Chain, and IT

• Prioritizes backlog items related to manufacturing enhancements and ERP changes

• Helps develop short- and long-term plans for system improvements across manufacturing

• Creates Proof of Concept (POC) scenarios for manufacturing process improvements

• Acts as a change agent to drive adoption of new processes and system capabilities

• Becomes a subject matter expert in manufacturing processes supported by the ERP system

Requirements:

• B.S. in Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field

• 3–6 years of experience in ERP support, business analysis, or manufacturing systems

What you need: 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (production, scheduling, inventory, shop floor)

• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

• Ability to create requirement documents across multiple operational areas

• Ability to lead training sessions for operations teams

• Experience with IFS Cloud or similar ERP platforms

• Experience supporting ERP implementations or upgrades

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or shop floor systems

• Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain processes

• Experience supporting integrations between ERP and operational systems

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel, SharePoint, Visio, etc.)

• Working knowledge of project management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

• Automotive aftermarket experience is a plus

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive Salary 

• PTO, Sick Pay, Birthday Holiday, Paid Holidays 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 

• 401k Matching (Up to 5%) 

• Education assistance 

• Company sponsored events 

• Growing department and team 

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