Erp Analyst

The ERP Analyst analyzes business processes and translates operational needs into effective ERP system solutions. This role configures, maintains, and optimizes ERP modules across finance, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, and sales to support day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making. The ERP Analyst also supports end users, enhances reporting and dashboards, and collaborates with IT and external partners to ensure stable, efficient, and integrated systems., * Analyze existing business processes and translate operational requirements into ERP system configurations and solutions.

• Configure, maintain, and optimize ERP modules including finance, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, and sales to support business operations.
• Troubleshoot ERP system issues, identify root causes, and resolve errors in coordination with internal IT teams or external vendors.
• Maintain and improve ERP master data such as items, vendors, customers, bills of materials (BOMs), and pricing to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support management reporting and decision-making.
• Participate in system testing, including test planning, execution, and documentation, to validate new configurations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Create and maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user training materials to support consistent system use.
• Assist with system integrations between the ERP and related systems such as CRM, warehouse management systems (WMS), and eCommerce platforms.
• Support ERP users in a functional or analyst capacity by answering questions, resolving issues, and recommending best practices.
• Collaborate with third-party ERP vendors or consultants to implement changes, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Contribute to ERP implementation projects or system upgrades by gathering requirements, testing, and supporting go-live activities.
• Use tools such as Excel, Power BI, and SQL to perform data entry, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting.

• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on ERP system experience.
• Strong understanding of business processes, particularly in finance, supply chain, and operations.
• Proven experience supporting ERP users in a functional or analyst role.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical or system solutions.
• Practical experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Oracle, or Infor.
• Experience with ERP implementations or system upgrades.
• Knowledge of reporting tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Proficiency with ERP-related data entry, inventory management, and reconciliation.
• Ability to develop and maintain Power BI dashboards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills to work with stakeholders, users, IT teams, and external vendors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience.
• Experience working with third-party ERP vendors or consultants.
• Experience with system integrations between ERP and related systems such as CRM, WMS, or eCommerce platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills for data entry, reconciliation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with maintaining ERP master data including items, vendors, customers, BOMs, and pricing.
• Experience creating system documentation, SOPs, and user training materials.
• Exposure to developing or maintaining reports, dashboards, and KPIs for management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This role follows a standard Monday through Friday schedule, working five days per week. Typical hours are flexible within ranges such as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., providing some flexibility to align with business and personal needs. The position may require overtime, including 10-hour days, somewhat frequently to support critical system activities, implementations, upgrades, or issue resolution. The work environment is technology-driven, with frequent use of ERP systems, reporting tools such as Power BI, and SQL-based queries to support data analysis and reporting.

This is a Contract position based out of Bay Shore, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.