IFS ERP Business Analyst

Description:

Equipment & Controls, Inc. is a successful and innovative Emerson Impact Partner. ECI provides an entrepreneurial opportunity for each employee to achieve our common mission of Delivering Successful Customer Outcomes 100% of the Time. Our customer base includes oil and gas, chemical, power, food and beverage, mining and metals, life sciences, pulp and paper, refining, petrochemical, OEM and nuclear industries. With offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, ECI is the region’s leader in process control and industrial automation products and solutions. We seek individuals that share our passion for excellence.

Business Unit/Department: Information Technology

Location: Lawrence, PA, Solon, OH, or Remote

Job Summary:

As an IFS ERP Business Analyst within ECI’s IT organization, you will support and enhance our enterprise systems to maintain our reputation for operational excellence and technology innovation. You will work closely with business stakeholders to analyze requirements, design solutions, and ensure that our IFS ERP platform continues to enable efficient and scalable business operations.

You will be responsible for defining and documenting system requirements, implementing enhancements, and performing testing to ensure successful outcomes. This role requires strong experience with IFS application functionality and configuration.

As a trusted partner and subject matter expert, you will collaborate with internal teams, business users, and external partners to manage enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions that align with organizational goals. You will apply your business and technical expertise to translate complex requirements into practical, high-quality system solutions.

This position demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will use your planning and organizational abilities to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery while continuously developing your knowledge of business processes and ERP best practices to drive ongoing improvement across ECI’s business systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional requirements for enhancements, integrations, and new solutions within the IFS ERP platform.
• Configure, test, and implement system changes, ensuring alignment with business needs and IT standards.
• Perform advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis for complex system and process issues across multiple functional areas.
• Evaluate new IFS functionality, updates, and modules to identify opportunities to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive business value.
• Provide day-to-day application support, ensuring stability, performance, and user satisfaction across IFS and related systems.
• Collaborate with business units on process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to automate, simplify, or optimize workflows.
• Ensure accurate documentation of system configurations, integrations, and changes for ongoing support and audit purposes.
• Monitor application performance, analyze feedback, and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Partner with IT infrastructure and integration teams to ensure seamless data flow between IFS and other enterprise systems.
• Stay current on IFS roadmap developments, industry trends, and emerging technologies to recommend improvements proactively.

Requirements:

The Ideal Candidate:

• 4–6+ years of experience as an IFS Business Systems Analyst or in a similar ERP role.
• Strong experience with IFS Cloud, including Work Orders/Tasks/MWO, Accounting, Projects, and preferably Shop Orders and Inventory Management.
• Proven ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into functional solutions.
• Experience supporting implementations, upgrades, and process improvements within an ERP environment.
• Solid IFS administration skills, including configuration, reporting, and workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical focus on business outcomes.
• Certifications such as CBAP or PMI-PBA are a plus.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving business needs.

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication, and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly, and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details:

We provide our team with everything needed for success, including world-class products, excellent initial and ongoing training, and top-notch work equipment. We reward hard work and success with a competitive base salary and benefits package, as well as a retirement savings program, which includes 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. Salary is based on experience. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability