Job Description

This role will become the MRP expert for our client's Modular Construction business segment. Their initial responsibility is in the role of Functional Analyst, understanding business processes and functional business requirements and mapping them to capabilities of the MRP system. This will require either an expert level of understanding of IFS MRP/ERP systems, or the ability to become the expert based on experiences with other MRP systems. Knowledge of manufacturing, BOM, shop floor execution, inventory, and procurement systems and processes will be keys to success in this role. Once the new MRP system is implemented this role will transition to our Modular Construction Production Control Manager.

Qualifications

Requirements Gathering:

• Partnering with stakeholders to document, analyze, and design business processes
• Translate business processes and requirements into system setup, configuration, and implementation requirements
• Work with an implementation partner to implement the IFS MRP system and capabilities for the modular construction business segment
• Translate business requirements to system requirements

Design:

• Document current and future state business processes
• Map business processes to system capabilities by configuring, testing, and analyzing results
• Provide feedback to stakeholders on system capabilities and limitations and redesign business processes to accommodate system design and capabilities

Training:

• Develop training materials for MRP system users across various operations, processes, and system modules
• Conduct individual or group training sessions on MRP functions and processes

** Core Competencies:**

• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Functional Technical Skills - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Integrity and Trust - Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
• Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge—like Internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Timely Decision Making - Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision.
• Written and Verbal Communications - Is able to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect

** Core Technical Competencies:**

• Expert level knowledge of MRP processes and systems
• Experience as a manufacturing operations manager, functional analyst, or similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in analysis and modeling techniques
• Experience in business processes improvement methods
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

** Work Experience**

• 5+ years in a Manufacturing Process, Operations, or Functional Analyst role

** Education/Training**

• College Degree or equivalent work experience

** Software & Technology**

• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Software
• Expert knowledge of MRP systems in a manufacturing environment

Very competitive comp plan and benefits

Additional Information

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