System Analyst, Plan-to-Make/MES

Glatfelter - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Charlotte, NC

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The System Analyst position at Magnera involves engaging in process re-engineering, functional and logical system design, testing, and training within the Plan-To-Make/MES area. The role requires a deep understanding of Production Planning and Execution, as well as its integration with Manufacturing Execution Systems and other business functions such as Sales, Procurement, and Finance. The analyst will work closely with various teams to deliver scalable solutions and improvements for ERP and MES systems, ensuring that business requirements are effectively translated into functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with business analysts and project managers, and the IT development and support team, to deliver global, scalable solutions and improvements for ERP and MES systems.
• Collaborate with lines of business and IT to define business requirements of proposed enhancements to existing software functions, the development of new functionality including testing, or the acquisition of new software.
• Translate business requirements to functional and technical specifications for ERP, MES, interfaces, custom transactions, system modifications, enhancements etc.
• Responsible for process re-engineering, functional and logical system design, system testing, and working within the processes and standards of a global organization.
• Prepare as-is and to-be process documentation and process flows as required for design and process reviews.
• Provide design and data specifications for analytics supporting the business processes in Planning and Manufacturing areas.
• Develop test plans and assist the business community and management in the execution of system tests.
• Day-to-day support and maintenance of existing systems for ERP and MES related processes.
• Work directly with business analysts and process owners to define opportunities for process optimization.
• Exhibit skills in SAP or other ERP systems in Planning and Manufacturing areas.
• Acquire additional skills in other SAP modules, as required.
• Evaluate new software releases or software alternatives in the areas of Planning and Manufacturing. Review business and technical literature and interact with consultants and user groups.
• Contribute to an environment of Continuous Improvement of IT processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 2 years of ERP (preferably SAP) experience in information technology supporting Production planning and execution (Manufacturing).
• 2 - 3 years of information technology and/or related domain experience in supply chain management.
• Collecting requirements to analyze, design and/or implement business changes for supply chain planning by establishing a strong partnership and trust with the business.
• Master data setup and validation for SAP Production Planning.
• Managing batch jobs for SAP Production Planning.
• Deep knowledge of MRP and processing & exception handling of MRP results.
• Deep knowledge of Production Order execution including statuses, goods movements, confirmations and closing.
• Knowledge on integration aspects of ERP managed Planning and Production execution with MES, Quality Management, Plant Maintenance, Finance & Controlling, Material Management, Sales & Distribution etc.
• Comprehensive background in IT concepts, terminology, relational database functionality, and large systems integration.
• Full software development life cycle experience, including Application Lifecycle Management Systems.
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Knowledge of basic coding and debugging with SAP ABAP.
• Experience in Engineered Products or Paper industries preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to influence and collaborate with peers and business partners.
• Good decision-making skills - analysis, decisiveness, innovation, and judgment.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Understands, anticipates, and resolves complex problems.
• Ability to clearly express complex issues through effective verbal and written communication.
• Effective facilitation skills.
• Motivated, adaptable, and focused.