Plex Business Analyst Manufacturing
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Job Location:
Duncan, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ approximately 11000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
- A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
- Flexible time off policy
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
We are seeking a Plex Business Analyst to join our Operations Technology team at our corporate headquarters in Duncan SC. The Plex Business Analyst is responsible for supporting optimizing and enhancing the organizations use of the Plex Manufacturing Cloud (MES). This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders manufacturing operations and technical teams to ensure Plex is configured and utilized to meet operational financial and reporting requirements. The analyst will translate business needs into system solutions drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing supply chain and finance. After gaining knowledge of our environment there is the opportunity for this position to work under our Hybrid schedule working both in the office and will be times that travel or periodic 100% onsite work may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements
- Partner with manufacturing supply chain finance and quality stakeholders to gather document and validate business requirements related to Plex.
- Analyze current-state processes and design future-state workflows leveraging standard Plex functionality where possible.
- Develop functional specifications process maps and business requirement documents.
Plex System Configuration & Support
- Configure and maintain Plex modules (e.g. Manufacturing Inventory Quality Finance Supply Chain) in alignment with business needs.
- Support system enhancements upgrades and new module implementations.
- Troubleshoot Plex issues perform root-cause analysis and coordinate resolution with internal IT and Plex support.
Data Reporting & Analytics
- Design build and maintain Plex dashboards KPIs and operational/financial reports.
- Ensure data integrity across Plex transactions and reporting outputs.
- Support ad hoc analysis and data extraction to enable informed business decisions.
Process Improvement & Change Management
- Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize processes using Plex best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma operational excellence).
- Assist with change management activities including impact analysis and communication.
Testing Training & Documentation
- Develop and execute test plans for Plex configurations enhancements and integrations.
- Create and maintain user documentation SOPs and training materials.
- Train end users and provide ongoing functional support.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the primary functional point of contact between business users IT and external vendors.
- Support integrations between Plex and other enterprise systems (e.g. EDI PLM HRIS BI tools).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Supply Chain Engineering or a related field.
- 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst ERP Analyst or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with Plex Manufacturing Cloud (ERP/MES).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations including production inventory quality and costing.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into system solutions.
- Experience with reporting data analysis and KPI development.
- Strong documentation communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Plex implementations or major upgrades.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
- SQL or data querying experience.
- Experience supporting ERP integrations and EDI.
- Manufacturing industry experience (automotive aerospace industrial or similar).
Key Competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Process-oriented mindset
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong customer-service orientation
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with regular interaction with manufacturing floor personnel.
- Occasional travel to plant locations as required.
- May require off-hours support during system upgrades or critical production events.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- SQL
- Agile
- Business Analysis
- Visio
- Waterfall
- Business Process Modeling
- Requirements Gathering
- User Acceptance Testing
- Business requirements
- SDLC
- Systems Analysis
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
AFL is a leading provider of fiber optic solutions for broadband networks, data centers, energy infrastructure, and other applications. We offer a wide range of products and services, including fiber optic cable, connectivity, fusion splicers, test and inspection equipment, and more. ... View more
