IT Data Analytics Specialist

Role Statement
The Plant Level MES Analyst is the dedicated on-ground IT Supply Chain & MES resource at the assigned manufacturing plant(s). This role combines hands-on SCADA/Ignition development and solution architecture expertise with deep knowledge of Advance Planning and Scheduling (APS) Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to execute the full spectrum of Digital Factory implementations at plant level. The analyst serves as the primary IT interface for shop-floor technology driving Ignition MES deployments WMS/TMS go-lives APS enhancements and maintenance and Oracle EBS integration while coordinating with Operations ME/AME vendors and IT Infrastructure teams for effective deployment and sustained operations.

Key Duties
MES / Ignition Deployment & Support
Execute Ignition MES deployment and configuration at assigned plant(s) per global methodology
Support Brick-to-Ignition transition activities at applicable EMEA plants
Coordinate CyberPlan (APS) and QMS deployment support at plant level as required
Drive system stability regular upgrades patches and enhancements post go-live
SCADA / Ignition Development & Solution Architecture
Develop and maintain SCADA/Ignition solutions at plant level including HMI screen development (Vision & Perspective) tag configuration alarming historical data logging and real-time production dashboards
Design and implement plant-level Ignition architecture defining gateway setup module configuration device connectivity (PLCs sensors barcode readers) edge computing setup and data flow design aligned with enterprise standards
Build and maintain Ignition scripting (Python/Jython) templates and reusable components per global standards
Configure OPC-UA Modbus MQTT and other industrial communication protocols for PLC/sensor integration on the shop floor
WMS & TMS Deployment (IT Side)
Lead WMS (Warehouse Management System) deployment from the IT side at plant level including system configuration warehouse setup inventory zone mapping pick/pack/ship workflows cycle counting and integration with shop-floor operations
Lead TMS (Transportation Management System) deployment from the IT side at plant level including carrier setup route optimization configuration shipment tracking freight management and dock scheduling integration
Manage all WMS & TMS applications at plant level ensuring system availability performance monitoring user access management and alignment with global application standards

WMS & TMS Systems Knowledge
Maintain strong knowledge of all WMS & TMS systems equipment operating models applications and server connectivity:
Systems: Oracle WMS Oracle TMS and comparable platforms deployed at the plant
Equipment: Barcode scanners RF handheld devices label printers (Zebra) conveyor/sortation systems automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) weigh scales dock levellers GPS trackers
Operating Models: 3PL managed warehouses in-house warehousing cross-docking hub-and-spoke distribution zone/wave picking milk-run logistics FTL/LTL shipping
Applications: Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) Yard Management Systems (YMS) Fleet Management Carrier Portals Management EDI/ASN processing
Connectivity to Servers: Server architecture for WMS/TMS (on-prem and cloud) database connectivity (Oracle DB SQL Server) API/web service integration middleware platforms network/firewall configuration VPN/site-to-site connectivity
Oracle EBS Integration
Execute Oracle EBS integration at plant level ensuring bi-directional data flows between Ignition MES WMS TMS and Oracle EBS for work orders BOMs routings inventory transactions shipping confirmations ASN processing and production reporting
Maintain and troubleshoot integration interfaces (REST APIs database connectors middleware) to ensure real-time reliable data exchange between shop-floor systems and ERP
Shop-Floor Coordination & Operations
Coordinate shop-floor deployment with Operations Quality and ME/AME teams
Manage vendor and contractor activities at plant level for all MES APS WMS and TMS implementations
Ensure infrastructure readiness for all systems coordinating with IT Infrastructure team for network configuration firewall rules database connectivity and server provisioning
Facilitate user training and adoption at plant level for all deployed IT SC & MES systems
Document plant-specific configurations integration mappings operational procedures and runbooks
Provide deployment status updates to the regional MES Specialist and IT Ops BRM

Qualification and Experience
Required
58 years of experience in manufacturing IT MES WMS TMS or industrial automation within a manufacturing/warehouse/logistics environment
Strong hands-on experience as a SCADA / Ignition Developer proficiency in Inductive Automations Ignition platform including scripting (Python/Jython) tag configuration HMI/SCADA screen development (Vision & Perspective modules) alarming historical data logging and real-time dashboard creation
Strong experience as an Ignition Solution Architect ability to design plant-level Ignition gateway architecture module selection device connectivity (PLCs sensors barcode readers) edge computing setup and data flow design aligned with enterprise standards
Strong experience in TMS & WMS deployment from IT side hands-on expertise deploying Oracle WMS Oracle TMS or equivalent systems including system configuration warehouse/transport setup workflow design integration testing cutover and go-live support
Strong knowledge of all WMS & TMS systems comprehensive understanding of systems (Oracle WMS/TMS and comparable platforms) equipment (scanners RF devices label printers conveyors AS/RS) operating models (3PL in-house cross-dock hub-and-spoke) applications (WCS YMS Fleet Management EDI/ASN) and connectivity to servers (database APIs middleware network/firewall VPN)
Good knowledge of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) understanding of capacity scheduling demand/supply planning constraint-based optimization and how APS outputs (production and shipment schedules) drive execution in MES WMS and TMS with experience integrating APS systems with Oracle EBS and shop-floor/warehouse execution layers.
Strong experience in Integration with Oracle EBS hands-on expertise integrating WMS TMS and Ignition MES with Oracle EBS for inventory sync order management shipping confirmations production reporting and cost accounting via APIs database connectors or middleware
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes shop-floor operations and warehouse/logistics workflows
Demonstrated experience executing system deployments at plant or warehouse level

Preferred
Experience with Ignition MES modules (OEE Downtime Tracking Production Scheduling Track & Trace)
Knowledge of MQTT/Sparkplug B and IIoT protocols for shop-floor data acquisition
Familiarity with QMS deployment and quality process automation
Experience with CyberPlan or similar APS tools for supply chain planning integration
Knowledge of PLC/SCADA communication protocols (OPC-UA Modbus Ethernet/IP)
Experience with Brick MES platform or legacy MES
Background in discrete manufacturing HVAC industrial or automotive sectors
Inductive Automation Ignition certifications (Core Gold)
Oracle WMS/TMS implementation experience or certifications
Degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Technology or a related field
Multilingual capability an advantage

Key Performance Indicators
On-time deployment of Ignition MES WMS and TMS at assigned plant(s)
System uptime and first-level issue resolution time post go-live
EBS integration data accuracy and real-time sync reliability
APS WMS & TMS system availability and performance metrics
User adoption and training completion rates at plant level
Documentation completeness for plant-specific configurations and procedures
Vendor and contractor delivery adherence at plant level

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