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Functional & Technical Business Analyst
NextPlay Jobs is looking for a Functional & Technical Business Analyst for a growing organization supporting a distribution-focused ERP environment. This role centers on Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) and blends deep business process knowledge with hands‑on technical development and system support. The right person will be comfortable working directly with stakeholders while also getting into the technical details of configurations, integrations, and custom development.
Position Summary: The Business Analyst will serve as a key bridge between business teams and IT, owning the analysis, enhancement, and ongoing support of the P21 ERP system. This role combines functional business analysis with technical execution, including requirements gathering, system configuration, and development using C#/.NET and SQL. You’ll play a critical role in optimizing workflows, improving data integrity, and supporting scalable system growth.
Key Responsibilities: Functional / Business Analysis
Partner with stakeholders across sales, operations, finance, inventory, and supply chain to gather, analyze, and document business requirements
Assess current‑state P21 processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and standardization
Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and technical requirements
Support ERP enhancements, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
Create and maintain process flows, use cases, and system documentation
Provide user support, training, and post‑implementation validation to ensure successful adoption
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on system capabilities and best practices
Technical / Systems Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Prophet 21 customizations using C# / .NET
Build, support, and troubleshoot integrations between P21 and third‑party systems (WMS, EDI, eCommerce platforms, BI tools, etc.)
Write, optimize, and maintain SQL Server queries, views, and stored procedures
Troubleshoot ERP issues across application, database, and integration layers
Support P21 upgrades, patches, testing, and deployment activities
Ensure system performance, data integrity, and security best practices are upheld
ERP & Application Support
Serve as a point of escalation for complex P21 system issues
Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and consultants as needed
Monitor system usage and performance; recommend enhancements or architectural improvements
Support reporting and analytics needs tied to ERP data
Required Qualifications:
Hands‑on experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)
Experience supporting ERP systems within a distribution, manufacturing, or wholesale environment
Strong functional knowledge of ERP modules including order management, inventory, purchasing, and finance
Technical experience with:
C# / .NET
SQL Server
ERP customizations and system integrations
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable owning projects end to end
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Analyst
Industries Technology, Information and Media
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Position Summary: The Business Analyst will serve as a key bridge between business teams and IT, owning the analysis, enhancement, and ongoing support of the P21 ERP system. This role combines functional business analysis with technical execution, including requirements gathering, system configuration, and development using C#/.NET and SQL. You’ll play a critical role in optimizing workflows, improving data integrity, and supporting scalable system growth.
Key Responsibilities: Functional / Business Analysis
Partner with stakeholders across sales, operations, finance, inventory, and supply chain to gather, analyze, and document business requirements
Assess current‑state P21 processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and standardization
Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and technical requirements
Support ERP enhancements, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
Create and maintain process flows, use cases, and system documentation
Provide user support, training, and post‑implementation validation to ensure successful adoption
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on system capabilities and best practices
Technical / Systems Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Prophet 21 customizations using C# / .NET
Build, support, and troubleshoot integrations between P21 and third‑party systems (WMS, EDI, eCommerce platforms, BI tools, etc.)
Write, optimize, and maintain SQL Server queries, views, and stored procedures
Troubleshoot ERP issues across application, database, and integration layers
Support P21 upgrades, patches, testing, and deployment activities
Ensure system performance, data integrity, and security best practices are upheld
ERP & Application Support
Serve as a point of escalation for complex P21 system issues
Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and consultants as needed
Monitor system usage and performance; recommend enhancements or architectural improvements
Support reporting and analytics needs tied to ERP data
Required Qualifications:
Hands‑on experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)
Experience supporting ERP systems within a distribution, manufacturing, or wholesale environment
Strong functional knowledge of ERP modules including order management, inventory, purchasing, and finance
Technical experience with:
C# / .NET
SQL Server
ERP customizations and system integrations
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable owning projects end to end
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Analyst
Industries Technology, Information and Media
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