ERP Analyst - MES

Equal Plus Consulting has been engaged to search for an ERP Analyst - MES to work remotely in the US.Title: ERP Analyst – MES AccelerationStart Date: July 2026/TBDTerm: 12 monthsLocation: Remote – United StatesEastern time zone hoursNo agencies or third partiesAerospace experience highly preferredHighly Skilled - MES Acceleration experience required:MESManufacturing ExecutionShop Floor OperationsProduction TrackingLabor ReportingQuality ExecutionSAP MESAP MIISAP Digital ManufacturingAprisoOpcenterCamstarSeeking a highly experienced prod ops ERP analyst to lead the functional design, integration, and optimization of SAP ECC with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This senior-level role focuses on translating complex business requirements into detailed functional specifics, authoring high-quality specs, and ensuring seamless integration between ERP and shop-floor systems. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in SAP functional modules, middleware (PI/PO), and Aerospace & Defense (A&D) production operations processes. This is a critical position for driving manufacturing efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation in a regulated industry.Key responsibilities:-Collaborate with business stakeholders (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Operations) to gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements.-Author comprehensive functional specifications (FS) and functional design documents that clearly translate business needs into SAP ECC configurations, enhancements, and integrations.-Lead the design, configuration, and testing, and support of MES integrations with SAP ECC, ensuring real-time or near-time data flow for production orders, material movements, quality data, and shop-floor execution.-Design and maintain integration scenarios using SAP process Integration/Process Orchestration (PI/PO), including interface mapping, error handling, monitoring, and performance optimization.-Provide expert guidance on SAP functional modules relevant to manufacturing and production operations.-Support end-to-end process in A&D environments, including complex assembly, traceability, configuration management, and regulatory compliance (e.g. AS9100, ITAR)-Participate in solution architecture reviews, testing (unit, integration, UAT), training, and hyper-care activities.-Troubleshoot production issues related to ERP-MES integrations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Basic Qualifications-Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)-8+ years of progressive experience as a functional SAP analyst, with at least 4 years of senior or lead level experience-Strong hands-on experience with SAP ECC (preferably in a manufacturing context), including configuration and support-Proved experience in MES integrations, (e.g., with systems like Apriso, Siemens)-Solid experience authoring and managing functional specifications and working in structured SDLC/AGILE environments-Demonstrated knowledge of SAP PI/PO middleware for designing, developing, and supporting interfaces (e.g. Idocs, proxies, REST/SOAP, file based integrations)-Deep understanding of Aerospace & Defense functional production operations processes, including discreet/assembly manufacturing, material traceability, and program/project-based production.-Experience with core SAP functional modules, particularly:-PP (Production Planning) – including MRP, shop floor control, capacity planning, and production orders-MM (Materials Management) – procurement, inventory management, and goods movements-QM (Quality Management) – inspections, certificates of conformance, and quality notifications-Working knowledge of related modules such as WM/EWM, SD, PM, or PS is a strong plus-Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skillsDesire Skills/Preferred Qualifications-Experience with SAP S/4HANA migration or hybrid ECC/S/4 environments-Knowledge of additional integration technologies (e.g. SAP CPI, API management, or third-party middleware)-Familiarity with A&D-specific processes such as:-Complex BOM/routing management-Serial/lot traceability and genealogy-Engineering Change Management (ECM)-Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) integration-Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle high-severity incident with urgency-Experience working in regulated industries with strict compliance and audit requirements-Proficiency in tools like SAP Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, or similar for requirements and testing management-SAP Certifications (E.g. SAP PP, MM, or Integration) are highly desirable-Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional teams