Business Systems Analyst (Warehouse Automation & ERP)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Business Systems Analyst specializing in Warehouse Automation and ERP, specifically within the Odoo ERP ecosystem, for INUKA. The position aims to ensure the alignment between INUKA's business processes, the Odoo ERP system, and the warehouse automation landscape. The primary objective is to enable systems to scale ahead of INUKA's projected 50% year-on-year business growth. This role serves as a crucial link, bridging Warehouse & Logistics, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and the technical BizTech team. **What you will do** * Own the alignment between INUKA's business processes, the Odoo ERP, and the warehouse automation landscape (including scanning, conveyors, pick/put-to-light, robotics, WMS/WCS). * Translate operational requirements into functional and integration specifications. * Ensure that all delivered solutions, whether built internally or by partners, are of high quality and adopted by users. * Be accountable for system outputs that protect inventory accuracy, order throughput, and the same-day, bulk, and cross-border delivery commitments. * Act as the bridge between Warehouse & Logistics, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and the technical BizTech team. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 8+ years' experience as a Business Systems Analyst, Systems Analyst or ERP Functional Consultant, of which at least 5 years in a warehousing, distribution or supply-chain-driven environment (FMCG, wholesale, e-commerce or 3PL preferred). * 5+ years hands-on ERP experience in the inventory / warehouse / logistics domain – Odoo strongly preferred (Inventory, Barcode, Purchase, Sales, Manufacturing); SAP EWM/WM, Dynamics 365 SCM, NetSuite or Sage X3 with a WMS will be considered. * Proven, end-to-end involvement in at least one warehouse automation programme (barcode/RF scanning, conveyors, sortation, pick-to-light / put-to-light, goods-to-person, AMR/AGV robotics, WCS/WES) from requirements through design, testing, go-live and stabilisation. * Demonstrated ownership of system alignment and output: accountable for ERP/WMS configuration matching physical operations, integration between ERP and automation equipment, and for measurable outputs such as inventory accuracy, pick accuracy and order throughput. * Experience supporting high-growth, high-volume order fulfilment with demanding SLAs (same-day delivery), bulk orders and cross-border / export orders (shipping documentation, customs, multi-currency). * Experience specifying and testing integrations (APIs, EDI, middleware, carrier and e-commerce integrations) and managing data migration and master-data governance. * Proven experience in business process mapping (BPMN), requirements elicitation, user stories and acceptance criteria, test case design and leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT). * Experience managing ERP and automation implementation partners / vendors (statements of work, deliverable acceptance, FAT/SAT). * Demonstrable experience developing SOPs and training material, building super-user networks and driving adoption in operational (shop-floor) environments. * **Job Specific Skills:** * Warehouse Process Design & Automation Integration (WMS / WCS / robotics / conveyors / scanning). * Odoo ERP Functional Configuration (Inventory, Barcode, Purchase, Sales, Manufacturing). * Integration & API Specification (REST, XML-RPC, EDI, middleware). * Business Process Mapping (BPMN) & Value-Stream Mapping. * Requirements Elicitation & Analysis. * User Story & Acceptance Criteria Writing. * Functional & Integration Solution Design. * Test Design, UAT Coordination & Cut-over Planning. * SQL & BI Data Analysis (inventory accuracy, throughput, SLA reporting). * Vendor / Partner Deliverable Management. * Functional Training, SOP Development & Change Enablement. **Who should apply** An experienced Business Systems Analyst with a strong background in warehousing, distribution, or supply chain, especially within high-growth, high-volume order fulfilment environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on ERP experience, with a preference for Odoo, and a proven track record in end-to-end warehouse automation programmes. They should be adept at translating operational needs into functional and integration specifications, ensuring solution quality, driving user adoption, and taking accountability for critical system outputs such as inventory accuracy and order throughput. This role is suited for someone who can effectively bridge business and technical teams, facilitate change, and manage external implementation partners to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/bellville/business-systems-analyst-warehouse-automation-erp-id-7606870 Source: jobmail

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• SQL
• SAP
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