Business Analyst Manufacturing Transformation

Business Analyst - Manufacturing Transformation

I am currently supporting a client leading international industrial manufacturing organisation based in Antwerp, we are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a major business transformation programme.

The organisation is undertaking a significant transformation of its core business and operational processes, including the modernisation and harmonisation of ERP, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics and related business systems.

This is a business-critical transformation programme involving multiple stakeholders across manufacturing sites and functions, with a strong focus on process standardisation, operational efficiency and the transition from legacy ways of working to a modern target operating model.

Terms

Freelance / Long-term contract - 12 months, with possible extensions
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Hybrid: 2 days on-site per week
Language: English-speaking (Dutch is beneficial)
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

Analyse and document current AS-IS manufacturing and supply chain processes
Define and document TO-BE processes as part of the transformation programme
Lead requirements gathering across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and Operations
Facilitate workshops with business process owners, subject matter experts and key stakeholders
Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities for standardisation and improvement
Translate business requirements into clear functional requirements and specifications
Perform fit-gap analysis between existing processes, business requirements and the target ERP / business systems
Support the design and implementation of harmonised processes across multiple manufacturing sites
Work closely with ERP functional teams, solution architects, technical teams and implementation partners
Support integration and process dependencies across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing and Logistics
Contribute to data migration, testing, UAT, cutover, go-live and hypercare activities
Ensure business requirements and process documentation remain aligned throughout the transformation
Act as a key bridge between business stakeholders and technical / implementation teams
Support change adoption and the transition to the new processes and systems

Manufacturing / Supply Chain Experience - Essential

Candidates must have experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within industrial / discrete manufacturing.

Strong experience across areas such as:

Production planning and scheduling
Manufacturing operations
Supply Chain
Procurement
Inventory / materials management
Warehouse and logistics
MRP / planning processes
Order-to-delivery processes
Manufacturing master data
Plant / site operations
ERP-enabled manufacturing processes
Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites or international operations would be highly advantageous.

Profile

Strong experience as a Senior Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Functional Analyst or ERP Business Analyst
Proven track record delivering business transformation, ERP implementation, migration or rollout programmes
Excellent experience with AS-IS / TO-BE process mapping and fit-gap analysis
Experience facilitating workshops with senior business stakeholders and process owners
Comfortable working between business, functional and technical teams
Experience working with systems integrators / implementation partners
Experience across testing, UAT, data migration and go-live activities
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Professional working English

Project Context

Major manufacturing transformation programme
International industrial / discrete manufacturing organisation
Antwerp-based with multiple operational / manufacturing stakeholders
Transformation of legacy business processes and systems
Strong focus on ERP, Manufacturing and Supply Chain transformation
Harmonisation and standardisation of processes across sites
Transformation covering Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and Operations
Significant business process redesign and improvement component
International business and technology stakeholders
Collaboration with external implementation / technology partners
Long-term programme with multiple transformation phases, including design, implementation, migration, testing and go-live

If you are interested please apply for this role or send your CV to