Business Analyst - Manufacturing

Business Analyst – Manufacturing

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. invites candidates to apply for the Business Analyst – Manufacturing role.

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company is seeking a Manufacturing Business Analyst with strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (preferably D365 Finance & Operations). This role is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing supply chain processes across production planning, inventory management, warehouse management, and logistics. The ideal candidate will serve as a liaison between supply chain stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that business requirements are translated into effective D365 solutions.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and IT teams to gather and document business requirements related to supply chain processes.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications, process flows, and use cases for Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O (particularly SCM modules).
• Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement or automation within the ERP system.
• Configure, test, and support D365 functionality related to:
  • Product Information Management:
    Configure released products, product variants, item groups, and product categories; support lifecycle tracking of raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods; ensure correct setup of item models, dimensions, units of measure, and inventory valuation methods; collaborate with engineering and quality teams to manage BOM and formula versions; validate data integrity of item attributes and cross‑functional dependencies (e.g., costing, planning, sales).
  • Inventory and Warehouse Management
    • Set up inventory journals, tracking dimensions, batch and serial control, and inventory statuses.
    • Support location directives, inventory reservations, cycle counting, and stock adjustments.
    • Configure warehouse hierarchies, wave templates, replenishment strategies, and work templates.
    • Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
    • Monitor inventory transactions for accuracy and timeliness, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Production Control
    • Set up and maintain production routes, operations, resources, and cost categories.
    • Assist in configuring production order types, scheduling parameters, and job card journals.
    • Provide support for discrete manufacturing processes including order release, execution, reporting, and costing.
    • Monitor production order progress, material consumption, and output reporting to ensure accuracy.
    • Coordinate with operations to implement lean practices and eliminate non‑value‑added steps in production workflows.
  • Transportation Management
    • Configure transport modes, freight rates, route plans, and carrier assignment rules.
    • Support inbound and outbound shipment processes, including load planning and rate shopping.
    • Integrate transportation plans with warehouse work to streamline staging and loading activities.
    • Assist with freight reconciliation, carrier invoicing, and tracking logistics performance.
    • Facilitate communication between shipping/receiving and third‑party logistics providers.
    • Support data integrity efforts by defining data standards and coordinating master data updates related to vendors, parts, BOMs, and routings.
    • Develop and execute test cases for UAT, integration testing, and regression testing of supply chain features.
    • Provide ongoing production support and user training for D365 supply chain users.
    • Assist in managing change requests, system enhancements, and issue resolution through tools like Azure Dev Ops or Service Now.
    • Participate in cross‑functional projects and ERP upgrades or rollouts.
    • Work with external vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, especially…