ERP Systems Analyst / Implementation Specialist

Industry: TRAM, Inc. – Information Technology

Company: Tokai Rika Group

Summary:

To support end-users and system infrastructures at all TRAM Group sites as it relates to Information Technology, more specifically related to business operations programs (ERP, plant floor, shipping and scanning operations). Provide systems analysis, programming, and documentation for systems and applications programs, and support of multi-facility operations. The complexity of tasks & programming projects assigned are at an advanced level.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support to maintenance of ERP, shipping and scanning systems:
• Implementation of new ERP system
• Responsible for user applications
• Provide hands-on support and coordination for all TRAM Group locations
• Design, modify, test, debug and document systems

– Produce user-specified reports
•• Design and develop interfaces between ERP and other business critical systems
• Ensure data integrity of manufacturing floor data collection system and associated systems

2. Provide IT support for development, programming, and department goals:
• Analyze operating systems, hardware configurations & applications programs

– Determine system capacity to meet current and projected user needs
• Develop, install and document application programs and supplemental systems software

– Improve system performance

– Increase system efficiency in meeting user input and output requirements
• Balance the pressing time demands of several projects with conflicting deadlines
• Promote teamwork and creative strategies/techniques within the IT department

3. Provide technical support for users:
• Diagnose and correct operating problems and provide user support for software programs
• Consult with end users to determine information processing needs of system users
• Maintain and update information systems documentation & user manuals

– Provide training for system users
• Analyze user needs & existing system capabilities
• Develop systems programming & enhancements to improve system efficient

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or related discipline
• 5+Year of programming experience in C#, .NET or VB.net programming languages, Visual Studio Development tools, SQL Server Managements Studio
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing business processes and flow in
• Automotive industry experience a plus
• Experience in PLEX ERP will be plus

TRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Plymouth, MI, TRAM, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRAM was founded in 1986 and currently employs 2,500+ people at our 5 locations.

We manufacture automotive components such as switch-related products (window regulators, headlights, cruise control, turn signals, multifunction and HVAC switches), security and safety-related products (shift levers, steering wheels, steering locks, seat belts, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys).

Shift your career into drive and help TRAM make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TRAM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about our companies, please see our web site at http://www.tokai-rika.co.jp/en/

This is a great opportunity to join our growing organization and enhance your skills to become a valuable member of our successful team!