Business Analyst

Overview

A well-established metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company based in Fort Wayne is seeking its inaugural dedicated Business Analyst. This independent position offers high responsibility and ownership, ideal for someone aiming to become the go-to expert on the company's ERP system, develop reporting and dashboards from scratch, and spearhead process enhancements throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for the ERP system, owning its functionality and optimizing its use.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards that facilitate informed business decisions.
• Analyze, map, and refine business processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for new tools and system upgrades.
• Act as a liaison between business units and IT teams to ensure alignment of technology solutions with business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in business analysis, including gathering requirements, process mapping, and documentation.
• Practical hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Proficiency in building reports and business intelligence tools using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or advanced Excel.
• Experience in manufacturing or job-shop environments and familiarity with manufacturing ERP systems are highly advantageous.