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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required
Expert Microsoft Excel skills.
Advanced Power Query and Power Pivot.
Dashboard development.
Business analytics.
ERP/MRP systems.
Manufacturing processes.
Supply Chain fundamentals.
Inventory Management.
Production Planning.
Excellent analytical skills.
Process mapping.
Project management.
Strong written and verbal communication.
High attention to detail.
Ability to lead change across multiple departments.
Preferred
Deltek Costpoint
Power BI
SQL
Microsoft Power Platform
VBA
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Aerospace or Defense manufacturing
AS9100 Quality Management Systems
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required
Bachelor''s degree in:
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Supply Chain Management
Information Systems
Operations Management
Business Analytics
Computer Science
Related technical discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting manufacturing ERP/MRP systems.
Minimum 5 years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
Experience in manufacturing operations.
Preferred
Deltek Costpoint implementation or administration.
Aerospace or Defense industry.
Government contract manufacturing.
Power BI development.
ERP implementation experience.
Manufacturing digital transformation experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Combination office and manufacturing environment.
Frequent interaction with production personnel.
Occasional travel throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas.
Ability to sit for extended periods while developing reports and analytics.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
0-10% travel as required to support Corporate initiatives, ERP implementation activities, supplier visits, training, or other Kratos facilities.
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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Manufacturing Systems & Business Analytics Analyst is responsible for the administration, optimization, continuous improvement, and day-to-day support of TDI''s manufacturing business systems, operational analytics, and enterprise reporting capabilities.
This position serves as TDI''s primary business systems analyst for Deltek Costpoint, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), manufacturing master data, operational reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence. The position partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Corporate IT to ensure manufacturing systems accurately support production planning, inventory control, product configuration, scheduling, quality, and executive decision making.
The Manufacturing Systems & Business Analytics Analyst is responsible for improving system utilization, reducing manual processes, increasing data integrity, developing business analytics, implementing automation, supporting future MES integration, and driving digital transformation initiatives throughout TDI.
Unlike transactional users of the ERP system, this position owns the continuous improvement of the business systems that enable the organization to operate efficiently and scale for future production growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ERP Administration & Continuous Improvement
Serve as TDI''s primary business systems analyst for Deltek Costpoint.
Support ERP implementation, optimization, upgrades, testing, and validation.
Troubleshoot ERP issues and coordinate solutions with Corporate IT.
Maintain ERP configuration documentation.
Evaluate new ERP capabilities and recommend implementation.
Improve ERP utilization across all departments.
Support user acceptance testing (UAT).
Manufacturing Master Data Management
Own and maintain integrity of:
Item Master
Engineering Bills of Material (EBOM)
Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOM)
Manufacturing Routings
Work Centers
Warehouse Locations
Units of Measure
Inventory Parameters
Product Structures
Configuration Data
Coordinate Engineering Change implementation ensuring revisions are accurately reflected throughout Costpoint.
Manufacturing Reporting & Business Analytics
Develop executive dashboards and operational reports supporting:
Safety
Quality
Delivery
Cost
Inventory
Production
Supply Chain
Engineering
Program Management
Financial Performance
Develop reports using:
Microsoft Excel
Power Query
Power Pivot
Power BI
SQL (preferred)
Develop automated KPI scorecards for all functional departments.
Microsoft Excel & Business Intelligence Development
Develop advanced business tools including:
Executive dashboards
Pivot Tables
Power Query automation
Power Pivot models
Dynamic reports
Forecasting models
KPI scorecards
Capacity planning models
Inventory analysis
Cost analysis
Production reporting
Supplier performance dashboards
Standardize reporting across the organization.
Manufacturing Systems Optimization
Continuously improve:
Costpoint utilization
MRP effectiveness
ERP workflows
Master Data quality
Inventory transactions
Production reporting
Barcode implementation
Digital work instructions
Workflow automation
Manufacturing analytics
Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes.
Data Governance
Establish standards for:
Part Number Management
BOM accuracy
Routing integrity
Revision control
Inventory accuracy
User permissions
Data ownership
System documentation
Develop governance processes ensuring long-term data integrity.
Business Process Improvement
Lead improvement initiatives involving:
Manufacturing workflows
Supply Chain processes
Inventory Management
Production Planning
Engineering Change Management
KPI development
Operational reporting
Automation
Digital transformation
Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Documentation & Training
Develop and maintain:
Standard Operating Procedures
Work Instructions
Training Materials
ERP User Guides
Business Process Maps
System Documentation
Provide role-based training for Costpoint users.
SYSTEMS OWNERSHIP
Primary ownership or administration support for:
Deltek Costpoint ERP
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power Query
Microsoft Power Pivot
Microsoft Power Platform
SharePoint
Microsoft Teams
Barcode Scanning Systems
Future Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Manufacturing Reporting Database
TIPQA integration support
PRIMARY BUSINESS PROCESS OWNERSHIP
Own or support:
Master Data Governance
Manufacturing Reporting
Business Analytics
KPI Development
Dashboard Management
ERP User Support
Manufacturing Systems Administration
BOM Governance
Routing Governance
Engineering Change Process
System Documentation
ERP Training
Workflow Automation
Continuous Improvement
Digital Manufacturing Initiatives
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Business Systems
ERP system availability
ERP user adoption
ERP issue resolution time
User satisfaction
System utilization
Master Data
BOM accuracy
Routing accuracy
Item Master integrity
Inventory data accuracy
Configuration accuracy
Reporting
Dashboard availability
Report accuracy
Automated reporting utilization
Executive reporting timeliness
KPI accuracy
Continuous Improvement
Manual process reduction
Automation projects completed
Cycle time improvements
Productivity improvements
Cost savings
User Support
Training completion
Support response time
Documentation completion
User competency improvements
DECISION AUTHORITY
The Manufacturing Systems & Business Analytics Analyst has the authority to:
Recommend ERP process improvements.
Recommend master data corrections.
Develop and standardize reporting.
Establish reporting standards.
Recommend workflow automation.
Recommend KPI development.
Recommend ERP enhancements.
Escalate system issues requiring Corporate support.
Delay implementation of master data changes that could negatively impact system integrity.
Recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL INTERFACE
Works closely with:
Director of Operations
Manufacturing Manager
Engineering Manager
Manufacturing Engineering
Product Engineering
Configuration Management
Material Planning
Buyers
Inventory Control
Shipping & Receiving
Quality
Finance
Program Management
Corporate IT
Corporate Costpoint Administrators
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct supervisory responsibility.
Functional owner of manufacturing business systems.
Provide technical guidance to ERP users.
Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Train new system users.
Serve as TDI''s primary manufacturing systems subject matter expert.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.