Supply Chain Business Analyst Manufacturing & Microsoft Dynamics 365
Liberty, South Carolina
Direct Hire
Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000
Benefits
- Medical Plans - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
- Dental Plans - Delta Dental
- Vision Plan - Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k) - 100% vested immediately
- Vacation Days
- Optional Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
Location
Liberty, South Carolina
Department
IT
Reports To
Vice President Enterprise Systems
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience Level
Mid to Senior Level (57 years)
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Business Analyst with strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (preferably D365 Finance & Operations). This role is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing supply chain processes across order management, procurement, production planning, inventory management, and product management. The ideal candidate will serve as a liaison between supply chain stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that business requirements are translated into effective D365 solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and IT teams to gather and document business requirements related to supply chain processes.
- Translate business needs into functional specifications, process flows, and use cases for Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O.
- Analyze current business processes and identify areas for improvement or automation within the ERP system.
- Configure, test, and support D365 functionality related to order management, procurement, product information management, master planning, and data integrity.
- Support order creation, fulfillment, invoicing, and integration with warehouse picking, packing, and shipping workflows.
- Define and maintain procurement categories, vendor catalogs, and purchase agreement templates.
- Configure released products, product variants, and product categories; support BOM and formula versions.
- Configure coverage groups, item coverage settings, and planning parameters for demand and supply strategies.
- Develop and execute test cases for UAT, integration testing, and regression testing of supply chain features.
- Provide ongoing production support, user training, and change management through tools like Azure DevOps or ServiceNow.
- Participate in cross?functional projects and ERP upgrades or rollouts; work with external vendors and consultants to ensure successful project execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 57 years of professional experience as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Strong hands?on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, especially Supply Chain Management modules.
- Solid understanding of supply chain processes (procure?to?pay, plan?to?produce, inventory control, demand forecasting, and product lifecycle management).
- Proven experience with business process mapping, gap analysis, and documentation.
- Experience with enterprise?level ERP implementations or optimizations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Azure DevOps and Power BI is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills to facilitate discussions between technical and non?technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem?solving, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
- Experience with Forecasting and Production Planning systems (Dynamic Demand Planning, Blue Yonder).
- Familiarity with EDI and third?party logistics integrations.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Self?motivated with a proactive mindset and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high?quality, user?centered solutions.
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast?paced environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying technical concepts to business users.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.
- Hybrid or on?site depending on business needs and candidate location.
- This position may require occasional travel to manufacturing or distribution facilities (up to 15%).
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected status.