Business analyst (supply chain, manufacturing) – Japanese n2 Level compulsory

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and IT teams to gather and analyze business requirements.

• Document current business processes and identify inefficiencies or improvement areas.

• Develop functional specifications and business process models for ERP or custom solutions.

• Translate business requirements into user stories or technical documentation.

• Work with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test solutions.

• Support ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, etc.) in supply chain and manufacturing modules.

• Assist in change management, training, and user adoption efforts.

• Provide post-implementation support and continuous process optimization.

• Generate reports and dashboards for KPI tracking (OTIF, inventory turnover, lead times, etc.).

• Stay updated on industry trends and recommend best practices.

  Required Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Business Analyst in supply chain and manufacturing domains.

  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes: procurement, inventory, logistics, demand planning.

  • Experience in manufacturing operations: production planning, scheduling, shop floor management.

  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP (MM, PP, SD), Oracle, MS Dynamics, or similar.

  • Proficient in process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) and requirements documentation.

  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work in agile/scrum environments is a plus.