Senior (10+ years) Business Analyst Consultant - Manufacturing & ERP

Senior Business Analyst (Manufacturing & ERP)

Location: Schaumburg, IL (Onsite/Hybrid as required)

Rate:$70-75p/hr.

Duration: 6+ month contract

Interview: 1–2 rounds via MS Teams

Work Authorization: No sponsorship available

Role Overview

Seeking a Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in manufacturing operations , process mapping , and ERP systems . This role serves as the bridge between business operations and technology , focusing on process optimization , system alignment , and ERP value realization across manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Process Analysis & Mapping

• Lead end-to-end process discovery across production, planning, procurement, quality, and logistics
• Develop As-Is / To-Be process maps using BPMN, swimlane diagrams, and value stream mapping
• Identify process gaps, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder working sessions to validate processes and drive alignment
  
  

ERP Analysis & Implementation Support

• Gather, document, and validate functional business requirements for ERP configuration and customization
• Translate requirements into functional specifications for technical teams
• Support system design, UAT planning, test script development, and defect triage
• Act as functional SME across ERP modules including:
• Production
• Inventory Management
• Procurement
• MRP / MPS
• Quality
• Finance integrations
  

Manufacturing Domain Expertise

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, MRP II, and discrete vs. process manufacturing principles
• Support production scheduling, shop floor control, BOMs, routings, capacity planning, and work orders
• Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to align ERP capabilities with real-world constraints
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Create clear documentation including BRDs, FRDs, gap analyses, process narratives, and decision logs
• Present findings and recommendations to executive and operational audiences
• Manage competing priorities and facilitate resolution of process/system design conflicts
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Benchmark current processes against industry best practices
• Support change management, training materials, SOPs, and user guides
• Monitor post-go-live performance and recommend optimization opportunities
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
• 5+ years supporting manufacturing environments
• Proven experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or Infor
• Strong experience with process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, ARIS, or equivalent)
• Deep understanding of manufacturing concepts:
• BOMs
• Routings
• MRP
• Inventory Control
• Shop Floor Operations
• Proven ability to lead requirements workshops with diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (F&SCM)
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Experience with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Exposure to discrete, process, mixed-mode, or engineer-to-order manufacturing
• Background working for an ERP consulting or implementation partner
  
  

Core Competencies

• Analytical and structured problem solving
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail with end-to-end process awareness
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently
• Pragmatic, results-driven, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
  
  

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