Business Systems Analyst - JDE

Location: Onsite in Dodge Center, MN 
Travel: Occasional day trips to Riceville, IA, and periodic travel to Murfreesboro, TN

NOT OPEN TO CANDIDATES REQUIRING VISA SPONSORSHIP NOW OR ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE.

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst JDE (EnterpriseOne) to serve as a trusted partner across our manufacturing, engineering, PDM, supply chain, cost accounting, and sales teams. This role combines business analysis, systems expertise, and project leadership. You will act as a liaison between functional users and the technical team translating business requirements into sound, scalable JDE solutions.

This is a hands-on lead analyst role (no direct reports) within a collaborative team, where you'll also have opportunities to mentor junior analysts and influence process improvements across multiple plants.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert in JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (9.2 preferred, 8.12 acceptable) across multiple functional areas.

Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements, ensuring alignment with JDE capabilities.

Develop and deliver functional and technical specifications, leveraging tools like OMW, version control, processing options, and security configuration.

Lead cross-functional projects including requirements definition, solution design, and test plan creation.

Drive manufacturing process support: work orders, bills of materials (BOM), product data management (PDM), cost accounting, and MRP.

Manage testing activities, including test scenario design, script development, and user acceptance testing.

Provide production support and create artifacts such as data models, process maps, and user training documentation.

Support ERP integrations with edge systems (MES, CPQ, DSI, Jagger, Reliance QMS, SolidWorks, etc.).

Promote best practices to standardize processes in a highly customized ERP environment.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

5+ years of experience as a Business/System Analyst or similar role.

Manufacturing Industry experience.

Hands-on experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (8.12 or higher).

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including work orders, BOMs, MRP, PDM, and cost accounting.

Experience translating business needs into functional/technical specifications.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based tools.

Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

JDE 9.2 upgrade/migration experience.

Experience with configurator (CPQ) and change management (CN) processes.

Background in multi-site, heavy/complex manufacturing with make-to-order or configure-to-order models.

Certifications such as IIBA, ITIL, CBAP, CCAB.

Familiarity with ITSM processes and ERP integrations with edge systems.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a solutions-focused systems analyst with deep JDE knowledge and strong manufacturing expertise. You should be comfortable acting as the go-to resource for complex ERP issues, engaging directly with business partners, and leading cross-functional initiatives. An ownership mindset, technical fluency, and ability to simplify complexity will make you successful in this role.