Rochester Hills ERP BPCS Developeranalyst III MI 48309

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Job Description

The AS/400 (IBM i) BPCS Analyst / Developer is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and evolving core finance, manufacturing and logistics systems with a strong focus on ERP BPCS, IBM i (AS/400), and related integrations. This role bridges business and IT by translating operational requirements into technical solutions while also performing hands-on development, system support, and application analysis.

The position supports ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and accounting/financial operations, ensuring system stability, performance, and continuous improvement across enterprise platforms. The role includes Level 1–3 production support, development, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Gather, analyze, document, and validate business requirements across Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, and IT.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize enhancements, resolve issues, and improve business processes.
• Create documentation, process flows, and system requirements.
• Serve as the liaison between business users and technical teams.

Application Development & System Support

• Develop, enhance, and maintain RPGLE applications in the IBM i (AS/400) environment.
• Provide Level 1-3 support for BPCS, AS/400, and related business applications.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance manufacturing, logistics, and finance systems.
• Support core manufacturing functions including Shop Floor Control (SFC), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Provide support for warehouse management, purchasing, costing, billing, sales, and financial operations.
• Participate in SAP migration and system integration initiatives as required.
• Support and maintain APLG-based applications and enhancements where applicable.

BPCS, Reporting & Data Analytics

• Provide functional and technical support for BPCS ERP modules.
• Develop and maintain reports using SQL, SSRS, SSIS, and related reporting tools.
• Write and optimize SQL queries to support reporting and operational needs.
• Deliver data analysis and reporting solutions to support business decision-making.

Integrations & Technical Support

• Support and maintain integrations between BPCS and enterprise applications, including FX Currency Exchange, Coupa, Concur, Prisma, Quote System, BlackLine, PeopleSoft, Warrior, and other interfaces utilizing TIBCO.
• Assist with Citrix application support, ASP.NET applications, and SQL Server environments.
• Maintain system documentation and support ALDON change management processes as both a user and administrator.
• Assist with SOX compliance activities, audit support, annual access reviews, and evidence collection.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Promote development standards, documentation practices, and quality controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, applications, and system performance.
• Participate in project planning, testing, implementation, and post-production support.
• Mentor junior analysts and developers as needed.
• Support compliance, audit, and business continuity initiatives.

Education Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Experience Requirements

• Strong experience with IBM i / AS/400 environments
• Hands-on development experience with RPGLE
• In-depth knowledge of BPCS (enterprise resource planning systems)  or ERP, Accounting/Finance)
• Experience supporting manufacturing systems (SFC, MPS, MRP)
• Working knowledge of:
• SQL / SQL Server
• VBA (reporting and automation)
• ASP.NET
• HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• MS Excel and MS Access
• Experience with system integrations and interfaces
• Familiarity with ALDON or similar management tools

Business & Analytical Skills

• Strong business analysis and requirements-gathering experience
• Ability to convert conceptual business needs into technical solutions
• Experience supporting production systems in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 3–5+ years of experience in an AS/400, BPCS, Finance & manufacturing ERP systems environment

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  Personal Attributes

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong customer service mindset with the ability to manage priorities under pressure
  • Comfortably supporting mission-critical systems in a production environment

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  Work Conditions

  Combination of education and equivalent experience considered
  • Occasional evening or weekend work to support system availability, projects, or deployments
  • Office-based work with extended computer usage

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.