Epicor Kinetic ERP Business Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Job Title:

Epicor Kinetic ERP Business Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Job Type:
Contract

Job Description:

Summary

The Epicor Kinetic ERP Business Analyst (Manufacturing) will play a vital role in aligning

technology solutions with business objectives and ensuring that software applications

meet the needs of the organization. This role requires a blend of technical and analytical

skills, as well as strong communication and collaboration abilities to drive business

success through technology.

Objectives:

Functional architect for Epicor Kinetic environment. Ensure end-to-end operations are

seamless, automated, and eƯicient.

Optimize the Manufacturing Lifecycle:
Own the functional health of "Order to Cash," "Procure to Pay," and "Plan to Produce" work streams.

Architect Smart Solutions:
Partner with production, warehouse, and supply chain leads

to translate operational pain points into elegant technical solutions within Epicor

Kinetic.

Master the Data:
Use the Epicor DMT (Data Management Tool) and SQL to manage

complex data migrations, system upgrades, and integrations that keep our production

lines moving.

Bridge the Gap:
Act as the vital link between the shop floor, the warehouse, and the IT

development team, ensuring technology is not a barrier to output.

Drive Quality & Accuracy:
Lead the testing and validation of new features, ensuring our

inventory, warehouse management, and production scheduling data is 100% reliable.

Empower People:
Develop clear, user-friendly documentation and provide hands-on

training that creates confidence among Epicor users.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering:

Collaborate with business units, stakeholders, and end-users to gather, document, and

refine business requirements, while analyzing current business processes and

workflows to identify and recommend improvement opportunities.

System Design and Build:

Design, build and implement software solutions that address identified business needs and requirements.

Epicor Kinetic ERP Business Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Configure the ERP system to meet operational business process needs. If needed,

utilize development tools, programming languages, and databases to create custom

applications or modify existing systems.

Expert in upgrades, DMT tool, and business process integration delivering ERP

configurations aligned with manufacturing operation process needs.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

Develop and execute test plans to validate software solutions against business

requirements.

Perform data validation and follow quality control measures to ensure data accuracy

and integrity.

Identify and resolve software defects and issues to ensure optimal performance.

Documentation:

Create comprehensive documentation, including business requirements, functional

design specifications, technical design specifications, and user training.

Maintain accurate records of system changes and updates.

Technical Support:

Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshooting issues and resolving problems in a timely manner.

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system availability and reliability.

Collaboration and Communication:

Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, facilitating

eƯective communication and collaboration.

Present findings, progress, and proposed solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to propose innovative

solutions and process improvements.

Focus on delivering standard Epicor Kinetic supported solutions, including

enhancements, while thoroughly understanding business operations.

Requirements for the role – Have to Haves:

Epicor Kinetic ERP Business Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

Epicor Expertise:
Proven experience configuring and supporting Epicor Kinetic. Know

the system’s strengths and how to leverage for manufacturing.

Operational DNA:
Speak the language of manufacturing. Understand inventory flow,

warehouse management (WMS), and production planning.

Technical Savvy:
Proficiency with SQL Server and the Epicor DMT. Comfortable

navigating databases and visualizing data using tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Analytical Mindset:
Willingness to not settle and just fix bugs, but to seek out the root cause and optimize the process to prevent a recurrence.

Communication

Skills:

Ability to explain technical workflows to line workers and

executives with equal clarity.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

Nice to Haves:

Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Project Management experience or certifications (PMP, Scrum Master, or

Epicor certifications

Experience with Agile development methodologies.