Business Analyst(Manufacturing domain)

Introduction:

This position requires a highly experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in manufacturing domain, particularly in custom apparel and/or licensed consumer products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ERP, PLM, EDI, and e-commerce initiatives within the apparel supply chain and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead requirements gathering for enterprise and multi-system initiatives across custom and licensed apparel workflows.
• Translate business needs into BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, and functional specifications.
• Analyze and redesign end-to-end apparel lifecycle processes from design and costing through production, fulfillment, and royalty reporting.
• Support systems and processes related to custom apparel operations.
• Lead requirements for licensed product management, including artwork, style, and color approvals.
• Act as a subject matter expert for ERP, PLM, EDI, E-commerce & OMS, and WMS / 3PL integrations.
• Define and document KPIs related to sales performance, margins, production lead times, and royalty accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and facilitate workshops, executive reviews, and steering committee updates.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive business analysis experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong background in custom apparel and/or licensed consumer products.
• Proven experience delivering ERP, PLM, EDI, and e-commerce initiatives.
• Deep understanding of apparel supply chain and manufacturing operations.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong documentation and modeling skills (process flows, data models).
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
• Understanding of APIs, integrations, and data flows.
• Advanced Excel and working knowledge of SQL.

Soft Skills:

• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead ambiguity and influence without authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA or MIS).