IT Business Analyst - ERP

Piston Automotive is seeking an IT Business Analyst - ERP for our Southfield, MI Corporate Office. The IT Business Analyst - ERP is responsible as the first line of contact for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) related support concerns. This position reports to the IT Director of Manufacturing Systems. This individual will serve as the business process and technical software expert for our corporate resources and across all production facilities.

Some travel—roughly 20%—is anticipated to review plant processes and to meet coworkers. The position serves as the subject matter expert for ERP-related processes such as inventory management, material shipping & receiving, financial tracking & reporting, accounting & supply chain management. Occasional weekend and off‑hours support is required to support plant operations.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep‑seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts.

• Provide technical support for Operations for ERP‑related processes.
• Ensure all ERP related initiatives stay on‑schedule and on‑budget.
• Develop and maintain relevant system and process documentation for both existing and proposed processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers, and Information Technology executives to drive the application systems or technical services processes.
• Ability to train and coach coworkers on ERP software & processes.
• Ability to collaborate with other technical and non‑technical resources.
• Ability to develop and execute software test plans.
• Manage user privileges.
• Vendor management collaboration on software development projects.
• On‑call responsibilities including off‑hour troubleshooting for plant level.

• An associate degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred).
• Two (2) years of experience with Plex (ERP); detailed familiarity with labeling, scanning, inventory, shipments, financials, materials, integration, etc.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the design, development, deployment and support of IT systems in the automotive industry.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Deep knowledge of the following build processes and integrations:
  • Batch, Broadcast & Sequenced (ILVS) build processes
  • MES integration with ERP systems
  • Bill of Materials, piece‑price management, component‑based releases
  • Component & Lot traceability & quality requirements & processes
  • Managing releases, purchase orders, invoices

• Experience shipping to Ford, Stellantis, GM & Honda highly preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL and Excel highly preferred.
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) support experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Plex Classic and Plex UX and transition (Classic to Plex).
• Experience supporting IATF, ISO & cybersecurity audits.

Piston Automotive, part of the Piston Group family of companies, is an equal‑opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities, ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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