Business Systems Analyst

Job Description

Business Systems Analyst

Location: Richmond, VA

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Target Compensation: $80,000- $100,000+ depending on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst to support manufacturing business systems and major ERP initiatives. This role will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, IT, and other cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, improve system functionality, and support the configuration and implementation of enterprise systems.

A key focus of this position will be supporting significant SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing background combined with hands-on experience with SAP, ERP, and/or MES systems. Experience configuring SAP S/4HANA in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and IT teams to identify business needs and translate them into system requirements.
• Support large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation and transformation projects, with a focus on manufacturing functionality.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities to improve system functionality, efficiency, and data flow.
• Configure and support SAP S/4HANA functionality based on manufacturing business requirements.
• Gather requirements, document business processes, develop functional specifications, and support solution design.
• Work with technical teams and system stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
• Support integration and process flows between SAP, MES, ERP, and other manufacturing systems.
• Participate in system testing, validation, user acceptance testing, and implementation activities.
• Assist with system upgrades, enhancements, data-related initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions meet manufacturing requirements.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to system users and help drive adoption of new functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working as a Business Systems Analyst, Systems Analyst, ERP Analyst, SAP Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong experience supporting manufacturing operations and business processes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, ERP, and/or MES platforms.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is strongly preferred, particularly within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience configuring SAP S/4HANA or other ERP functionality based on business requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, systems, and data flows.
• Experience participating in ERP implementations, system transformations, upgrades, or major enhancement projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non-technical manufacturing stakeholders.

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate will be a manufacturing-focused systems professional who understands both the business and technology sides of an organization. Candidates with strong SAP/ERP or MES experience and exposure to major S/4HANA implementation projects are encouraged to apply. Experience on the manufacturing/operations side of SAP is particularly important; this role is not focused on SAP sales or finance functionality.

Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Recruiting Team Lead

Max Francis is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where he has been a valued member of the team for more than seven years. He focuses on supporting a key Flex account, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience, goals, and long-term career path.

Max understands that making a career move is a major life decision. He enjoys helping candidates navigate the ever-changing job market and hiring process with confidence, clarity, and support. His goal is to help each candidate take the next meaningful step in their career while finding the right long-term professional home.

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