Barnes Group

ERP Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Barnes Group$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of ERP support experience in manufacturing environments
  • Served in roles like ERP Subject Matter Expert or Business Systems Analyst
  • Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and quality systems
  • Experienced in ERP data management and process improvement
  • Proven capability to train users and facilitate change
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities across various teams

Responsibilities

  • Act as the site’s primary ERP Subject Matter Expert and business process expert
  • Lead activities related to ERP data cleansing, validation, and governance
  • Support implementation and optimization of ERP functionalities
  • Configure ERP processes to meet manufacturing operational needs
  • Develop and standardize business processes and system procedures
  • Create and maintain user guides and training materials
  • Deliver ERP training and support to end users
  • Serve as a liaison between business users, IT, and implementation partners
  • Assist with system testing and user acceptance testing
  • Collaborate with analytics teams to validate ERP data
  • Monitor ERP adoption and identify improvement opportunities
  • Champion initiatives for continuous system enhancements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on an impactful business transformation initiative
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams for diverse insights
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development
  • Exposure to state-of-the-art ERP technologies
  • Driving improvements that impact operational excellence
Full Job Description
Barnes Aerospace is seeking an experienced ERP Subject Matter Expert (SME). This individual will support a business transformation initiative and serve as the site's functional ERP expert, helping optimize business processes, improve data integrity, support users across multiple departments, and drive ERP adoption across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience supporting ERP systems within a manufacturing environment and will act as the bridge between business operations and technology. While experience with Infor SyteLine is highly preferred, candidates with expertise in other manufacturing ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, QAD, or similar systems are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The ERP SME will play a key role in ERP data consolidation, validation, process standardization, user training, and system optimization. This individual will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, IT, and project stakeholders to ensure the ERP system effectively supports business objectives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the site's primary ERP Subject Matter Expert (SME) and business process expert.
  • Lead ERP data cleansing, validation, migration, and governance activities to establish and maintain a reliable source of business data.
  • Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of ERP functionality.
  • Configure and maintain ERP processes to align with operational and manufacturing requirements.
  • Develop, document, and standardize business processes, workflows, and system procedures.
  • Create and maintain user guides, training materials, and work instructions.
  • Deliver ERP training and provide ongoing support to end users across multiple functional areas.
  • Act as the primary liaison between business users, project teams, IT, and external implementation partners.
  • Support system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities.
  • Collaborate with reporting and analytics teams to validate ERP data and support business intelligence initiatives.
  • Monitor system adoption and identify opportunities to improve data quality, efficiencies, and user experience.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system effectiveness and streamline business processes.
  • Provide day-to-day functional support and troubleshooting for ERP users.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience supporting ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience serving as an ERP Subject Matter Expert, Business Systems Analyst, Functional Lead, Business Process Owner, or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including:

    • Production Planning
    • Inventory Management
    • Purchasing
    • Bills of Material (BOMs)
    • Routings
    • Quality Systems
    • Shop Floor Control

  • Experience with ERP data management, validation, and process improvement.
  • Proven ability to train users, facilitate workshops, and drive adoption of new systems and processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and leadership teams.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Infor SyteLine (CSI).
  • Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or data migrations.
  • Aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with Power BI or other reporting and analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of master data governance and continuous improvement methodologies.


About Barnes Group

Barnes Group Inc. is a global industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider, serving a wide range of end markets and customers. The company operates through two business segments: Industrial and Aerospace. The Industrial segment designs and manufactures precision parts, products, and systems for critical applications in various industries, including transportation, industrial equipment, and packaging. The Aerospace segment designs and manufactures components and assemblies for commercial and military aircraft engines and airframes. Barnes Group was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Learn more about Barnes Group
Size
5,100 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.3 million
Founded
1857
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
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