ERP Analyst - MES

About the role

The ERP Analyst – MES Acceleration role is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead the functional design, integration, and optimization of SAP ECC with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role is critical for driving manufacturing efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Operations) to gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements.
• Author comprehensive functional specifications (FS) and functional design documents that clearly translate business needs into SAP ECC configurations, enhancements, and integrations.
• Lead the design, configuration, and testing, and support of MES integrations with SAP ECC, ensuring real-time or near-time data flow for production orders, material movements, quality data, and shop-floor execution.
• Design and maintain integration scenarios using SAP Process Integration/Process Orchestration (PI/PO), including interface mapping, error handling, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Provide expert guidance on SAP functional modules relevant to manufacturing and production operations.
• Support end-to-end process in A&D environments, including complex assembly, traceability, configuration management, and regulatory compliance (e.g. AS9100, ITAR).
• Participate in solution architecture reviews, testing (unit, integration, UAT), training, and hyper-care activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to ERP-MES integrations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of progressive experience as a functional SAP analyst, with at least 4 years of senior or lead level experience
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP ECC (preferably in a manufacturing context), including configuration and support
• Proved experience in MES integrations, (e.g., with systems like Apriso, Siemens)
• Solid experience authoring and managing functional specifications and working in structured SDLC/AGILE environments
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP PI/PO middleware for designing, developing, and supporting interfaces (e.g. Idocs, proxies, REST/SOAP, file based integrations)
• Deep understanding of Aerospace & Defense functional production operations processes, including discreet/assembly manufacturing, material traceability, and program/project-based production
• Experience with core SAP functional modules, particularly:
• PP (Production Planning) – including MRP, shop floor control, capacity planning, and production orders
• MM (Materials Management) – procurement, inventory management, and goods movements
• QM (Quality Management) – inspections, certificates of conformance, and quality notifications
• Working knowledge of related modules such as WM/EWM, SD, PM, or PS is a strong plus
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

Desired Skills/Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration or hybrid ECC/S/4 environments
• Knowledge of additional integration technologies (e.g. SAP CPI, API management, or third-party middleware)
• Familiarity with A&D-specific processes such as:
• Complex BOM/routing management
• Serial/lot traceability and genealogy
• Engineering Change Management (ECM)
• Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) integration
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle high-severity incidents with urgency
• Experience working in regulated industries with strict compliance and audit requirements
• Proficiency in tools like SAP Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, or similar for requirements and testing management
• SAP Certifications (E.g. SAP PP, MM, or Integration) are highly desirable
• Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional teams