Business Analyst

meridian lightweight technologies is a global leader in lightweight manufacturing, dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Our commitment to employee empowerment and engagement ensures that every team member can achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

this position will be key member of the meridian business system's team in providing sound business and technical support, internal consulting, data auditing, and system development and maintenance, with a focus on plex, a cloud based erp system and ignition, integration software. Responsibilities include leading customization and system integration efforts; leading maintenance of enterprise-wide system configurations and security policies; analysis of business data;

project management; and coordination of the support and training of internal & external end users.

• provide end user support and system administration for assigned functional areas with the plex erp. Troubleshoot and solve problems related to these systems.

• coordinate and deliver end-user training for assigned functional areas. Create and maintain up-to-date training materials for use in training sessions.
• drive the implementation of business processes and policies to best take advantage of the technology tools in place.
• identify best practices developed at meridian locations or partners and uniformly implement them across the enterprise.

• champion new developments within assigned functional areas, work with end-users, process owners and management to develop specifications for system development and enhancement requests.

• evaluate the requests for merit, research alternatives and complete as internal developments when possible.
• perform internal security and business process audits on the plex erp system and other enterprise software platforms to ensure compliance with meridian policies and standards and report audit findings on an ongoing basis.

• analyze business data gathered on the plex erp system and other enterprise software platforms to ensure compliance with meridian policies and standards and report findings on an ongoing basis.

• a bachelor's degree in an information systems field, such as cis, bis or mis degree and 5-10 years' experience as a business analyst, software developer or database administrator. Experience leading a team of technical resources would be essential.
• a demonstrated and thorough understanding of the plex erp system or another main stream erp system, particularly in the automotive industry. Experience with sql and/or business intelligence platforms such as information builders web focus or sap crystal reports is an advantage. Additional experience with programing languages such as visual basic, python or c# would also be considered a plus.
• demonstrated cross-functional capability; experience working in or with other business disciplines such as accounting, human quality assurance, manufacturing or engineering
• able to travel internationally
• ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadline
• python

at meridian lightweight technologies, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of lightweight automotive manufacturing. We combine advanced technology, innovation, and a commitment to excellence to deliver world-class solutions for leading automotive customers.

our employees work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where their contributions matter, opportunities for growth are encouraged, and continuous improvement is part of our culture. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact while working with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, meridian is the place to build your future.

• 401(k) + 401(k) matching
• dental + vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• employee/ partner discounts
• flexible spending account
• health + life insurance
• health savings account
• paid time off
• professional development assistance
• employee incentive programs
• retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement

the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements.