ERP Analyst Manufacturing

This role will be located within one of our US manufacturing cities (Eau Claire WI, Owosso MI, Findlay OH, Shelbyville KY, Mt. Pleasant TN, Tullahoma TN) and candidates should currently reside in one of those locations. No relocation assistance is available for this role.

Ventek Solutions (Ventek) is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered shape molded foam components, protective packaging, and multi‑material assembly solutions. The organization helps customers address complex challenges in product protection, component light‑weighting, insulation, and design simplification. Ventek’s services span a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, electronics, medical, and more. Ventek Solutions leverages creative design, thoughtful engineering, and meticulous program management to deliver customized solutions.

Ventek operates 8 plants in the US and Mexico with corporate headquarters in Charleston, SC.

In 2024, Black Diamond Capital Management acquired the Protective Solutions segment of Sonoco Products Company, rebranding the business as Ventek Solutions LLC. This acquisition encompassed the existing manufacturing footprint along with the embedded design engineering, program management, and commercial resources. As Ventek Solutions, we are dedicated to maintaining our advanced capabilities in creative design, thoughtful engineering, meticulous program management, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing ERP Analyst to serve as a critical bridge between business operations and technology systems. This role will focus on optimizing our ERP systems, managing EDI integrations, and supporting the organization through effective systems analysis, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing environments and understands the unique requirements of the automotive supply chain.

• Analyze, configure, and optimize ERP systems with emphasis on Infor and Microsoft Dynamics platforms
• Work closely with manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and quality teams to translate business requirements into system configurations
• Lead system enhancement projects including module implementations, upgrades, and integrations
• Develop and maintain documentation for system processes, configurations, and workflows
• Provide tier 2/3 support for complex ERP‑related issues and serve as subject matter expert

• Manage and maintain EDI transactions including 850 (Purchase Orders), 856 (Advance Ship Notices), 810 (Invoices), 830 (Planning and release), 862 (Shipping Schedules), and other automotive‑specific transaction sets
• Coordinate with trading partners to establish and troubleshoot EDI connections
• Monitor EDI processes to ensure accurate and timely data exchange with customers and suppliers
• Support integration initiatives between ERP, MES, WMS, and other manufacturing systems
• Troubleshoot data flow issues across integrated systems

• Partner with operations teams to identify system‑driven improvements in production scheduling, inventory management, and shop floor execution
• Support APQP, PPAP, and other automotive quality processes through effective system utilization
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Assist with implementation of lean manufacturing principles through system capabilities

• Design and develop operational reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Crystal Reports, or native ERP reporting tools
• Create and maintain KPI tracking systems for manufacturing performance metrics
• Provide data analysis to support decision‑making across operations, finance, and executive leadership

• Lead or participate in cross‑functional projects related to system implementations and process improvements
• Conduct requirements gathering sessions, gap analysis, and solution design workshops
• Develop test plans, coordinate user acceptance testing, and…