20240 - Business System Analyst II [APS-WEB)Location: Savannah, GA Role Overview:This role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery, stability, and continuous improvement of Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) and web-based solutions supporting HMGMA's sales and production planning operations. The position plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting business-critical systems that enable optimized production scheduling, sequencing, and operational planning across manufacturing environments. Acting as a key technical and functional partner to business teams, this role responds to production issues, delivers enhancements, and ensures system integration and user adoption to support overall operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:- APS & Web Solution Development: Design, configure, and develop APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) systems and web-based solutions tailored to automotive manufacturing requirements.
- Production & Sales Planning Enablement: Implement and support sales and operations planning, production scheduling, and sequencing solutions to optimize manufacturing performance.
- System Integration & Interfaces: Develop and maintain integrations between APS, SAP (SD/PP), and web user interfaces to ensure seamless data flow and system reliability.
- Operational Support & Issue Resolution: Provide break/fix support, respond to production system issues, and implement immediate resolution efforts to minimize business impact.
- Business Partnership & Training: Consult with sales and production teams to solve operational challenges, improve planning outcomes, and deliver user training to drive effective system use.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
- 5+ years of overall experience in the IT field, including at least 3 years of application development experience
- Hands-on experience designing and configuring supply chain planning solutions (e.g., Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Optimization, Factory Planning, Master Scheduling, Demand Fulfillment, and sequencing systems)
- Strong knowledge of supply chain KPIs, including data design, analysis, and performance optimization
- Proven experience developing scheduling and sequencing optimization algorithms
- Proficiency in web application development and databases, including Java, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, and administration of open-source RDBMS (e.g., MariaDB), web servers, and application servers
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience developing and supporting large-scale or enterprise-level applications
- Hands-on experience implementing EAI interfaces between APS and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Familiarity with modern Java and web frameworks such as Spring Boot, React, and MyBatis
- SCM or technical certifications such as CPIM, ERP, or Web Developer certification
Base Salary Range: $76,300 - $99,200In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, education assistance, and annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment.
Team Culture:The team fosters a collaborative, solution-driven culture focused on delivering reliable, high-impact planning systems that directly support manufacturing and business operations. Team members work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, take ownership of critical systems, and continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and usability in a fast-paced production environment:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, production, and IT teams to deliver solutions that align technology with real operational needs.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive, hands-on approach to resolving production issues quickly and effectively to minimize operational impact.
- Continuous Improvement: Strong focus on optimizing systems, processes, and planning outcomes through innovation and data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge Sharing & Growth: Encourages learning, mentoring, and sharing expertise to strengthen technical depth and business understanding across the team.
