Senior Business Analyst - Manufacturing

As an integral member of the IT FX/ MFG 4.0 Solution Portfolio team, the candidate needs to apply a high level of business systems analysis expertise in the Manufactory area. The candidate should have working knowledge on a manufacturing environment. Besides having extensive knowledge of Manufactory domain, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), also need process/ digital solution Understanding with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain/ costing domains such as Order Management, Inventory, Warehouse, Shipping, Transportation, Work in Process, Bills of Materials, and Purchasing, Standard costing would be an advantage. The candidate would lead analysis for conversion of existing legacy data, lead regression testing, and provide analyses and specifications for development work for any new or changed system requirements, to train, implement, and support business processes. Documents business policies, practices and procedures to meet company standards and user needs. Leverages existing system's standard functionality to implement efficient and consistent Avery Dennison Global processes and procedures. Brings a level of functional and technical knowledge of Manufactory Execution System/ Advance Production Scheduling Digital Solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and support for Apparel MES/APS/WMS global solution design and implementation/rollout project execution from Business Process and Digital solution perspective; Translate business objectives into requirements and functional specifications, supporting document creation and automation efforts; Utilize business analysis, data mapping and data validation to assist the development of coding specifications; Manage the execution of testing for assigned deliverables, identify and document test defects and quality issues; Prepare test and training plans, develop training materials and deliver formal training; Manage defect resolution throughout the system development life cycle; Lead change with key stakeholders including management and end users; Perform regression testing of system changes, patches and upgrades, working with Software Suppliers to resolve MES problems; Provide support to end users for Supply Chain/Manufactory modules and processes including third-party system interfaces; Lead analysis for conversion of existing legacy data; Provide analyses and specifications for development work for new or changed system requirements; Document business policies, practices and procedures; Serve as primary IT PM Coordinator for site building and rollouts, tracking project charters, schedules, resource allocation and key deliverables; Act as operational bridge between site business stakeholders, MFG4.0 team, IT team and external implementation vendors

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, or Advanced Degree; 5+ years of hands-on Business Analyst experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) / Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in manufacturing, warehousing, or apparel/industrial environments, including direct experience in 0-to-1 MES/WMS implementations OR full-lifecycle deployments; Basic understanding of Shipping Module in ERP (Oracle eBS/ Fusion ERP / SAP) system; ERP Integration: Experience with WMS/MES integration to Oracle Fusion ERP or SAP S/4HANA; Proven experience acting as an IT Project Coordinator, managing multi-site software rollouts, vendor schedules, and cross-functional project deliverables; Fluent/Proficient in English (both written and spoken) with exceptional communication skills; Familiar with the global digital solution standardization & plant rollout model; Very logical thinker, very organized and structured in methodology and work habits; Ability to see a need and provide a solution even before being asked; Sensitivity and persuasiveness skills; Assertive leadership skills; Training skills; Strong creativity and troubleshooting skills; Willingness and ability to travel frequently domestic and international; Strong planning and scheduling and manufacturing focus, including Supply Chain Planning/Constraint Planning/Production Scheduling and manufacturing knowledge; Strong sense of urgency; Independent worker able to self-manage and report task progress

Nice to have

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certifications; Mandarin language skills; Apparel/Printing industry manufacturing experience; Oracle ERP (EBS/Fusion) experience; Knowledge of Order Management, Inventory, Warehouse, Shipping, Transportation, Work in Process, Bills of Materials, Purchasing and Standard costing; Supply Chain Planning/Constraint Planning/Production Scheduling knowledge