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