Business Analyst - Manufacturing Domain

Job Description

Job Description- Key Responsibilities: Engage with business stakeholders across manufacturing units, supply chain, and operations to gather and analyze business requirements. Document functional and non-functional requirements, workflows, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and collaborate with IT and development teams. Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes such as production planning, quality control, inventory, and maintenance. Conduct gap analysis, impact assessments, and root cause analysis to support business decision-making. Support ERP, MES, or SCM system implementations and enhancements through the entire SDLC. Facilitate UAT, training, and post-go-live support to ensure seamless adoption. Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with organizational standards. Act as a communication bridge between functional users and technical teams to ensure alignment and traceability. Stay updated with industry trends, digital manufacturing practices, and emerging tools/technologies. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Business, or related field. 3.5 to 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in the manufacturing or supply chain domain. Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes such as: Production Planning (PP) Quality Management (QM) Maintenance (PM) Inventory & Warehouse Management (WM) Procurement (MM) and Order Fulfillment (SD) Hands-on experience with one or more ERP systems such as: SAP (PP/MM/QM/PM/SD) Oracle EBS / Oracle Fusion Microsoft Dynamics 365 IFS / Infor LN Familiarity with MES or SCADA systems such as Siemens Opcenter , GE Proficy , or Rockwell FactoryTalk is a plus. Proficiency in tools like MS Excel , Visio / Lucidchart / Draw.io , Confluence , Jira , Azure DevOps , PowerPoint , and Word . Experience working in Agile or Waterfall project environments. Excellent documentation, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing sectors like Automotive, Pharma, Electronics, FMCG, or Heavy Engineering. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing , Six Sigma , or Industry 4.0 initiatives. Knowledge of SQL basics or reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage. Certifications like CBAP , PMI-PBA , CSPO , or similar are a plus.