Sr. Business Analyst

Our Client, a well‑established aerospace parts distributor and manufacturer based in the Los Angeles area is seeking an experienced ERP Business Analyst with working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to serve as the functional lead between business operations and the BC development team. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership, operations, finance, purchasing, inventory, and production teams to improve how Business Central supports day‑to‑day business processes and will direct the technical team on system enhancements and customizations. What You’ll Do Serve as the internal subject matter expert on Business Central across manufacturing, distribution, finance, purchasing, and operations Work directly with leadership, operations, finance, and production teams to understand business needs and translate them into clear ERP requirements Direct and oversee BC developers on customizations, enhancements, and system improvements Lead design and documentation of ERP workflows — from requirements gathering through testing and go‑live Standardize and improve manufacturing process flows to reduce cycle time variability and improve routing accuracy Oversee reporting, dashboards, and BI tools to improve visibility across the business Manage integrations and system enhancements in collaboration with the technical team Support and train end users across departments Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve workflow efficiency What You’ll Need Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — enough to configure, guide developers, and drive system improvements (BC preferred; candidates with strong Dynamics NAV, D365 F&O, SAP Business One, Epicor, Infor, or comparable manufacturing ERP experience will be considered) Manufacturing ERP background — aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, MRO, or similar regulated environment strongly preferred Solid understanding of manufacturing concepts: BOMs, routings, production orders, MRP, job costing, inventory control, traceability, lot/serial control Experience gathering requirements, writing functional specs, and directing technical teams Power BI or comparable reporting/BI experience a plus Familiarity with AS9100, quality systems, or compliance-oriented manufacturing is a bonus Strong communicator — comfortable working with both shop floor operations and executive leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevated Search Partners