Junior ERP Programmer Analyst - Epicor

B UILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees,  customers  and the communities we call home. With a  team  more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that  connects  us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers.  As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re  looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION : ABOUT THE POSITION

Seeking  a detail-oriented, curious, and collaborative  Epicor ERP Junior Analyst  to support our manufacturing / operations teams in  optimizing  processes, solving user issues, and improving data quality within the Epicor ERP environment. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with a strong analytical mindset, basic SQL / reporting skills, and a desire to grow into ERP functional and technical  expertise .

Deliverables   &  Responsibilities

User Support & Troubleshooting

Serve as a first-line resource for Epicor user questions, tickets, and incident triage.

Document issues, resolutions, and knowledge articles; escalate to senior analysts / developers as needed.

Data & Reporting

Build and maintain  BAQs ,  Dashboards , and  SSRS / Report Builder  reports.

Use Epicor  DMT  (Data Management Tool) for data uploads / corrections following governance standards.

Assist  in data validation and reconciliation across modules (e.g., Part / Inventory, Orders, Job / MES, AR / AP).

Configuration & Functional Support

Help configure fields, user security, menus, and personalization settings.

Support  MRP , Planning, and Scheduling workflows;  assist  with  MES  (shop floor) user enablement.

Contribute to testing and documentation for patches, upgrades, and new features.

Process Improvement

Map current processes and  identify  gaps; suggest changes that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

Partner with business teams (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality) to streamline workflows.

Projects & Training

Participate  in  enhancements and change requests (requirements, configuration, UAT, release).

Create “how-to” guides and deliver short  trainings  to users and super-users.

To be successful in this role, you r experience and competencies are :

Education :   Bachelor’s  degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or  equivalent, related work  experience).

0- 3 years of Epicor / ERP experience

Core Skills :

Basic familiarity with  ERP  applications  (coursework, internship, or hands-on exposure preferred).

Foundational knowledge of relational databases and  SQL .

Experience with  Excel  (lookups, pivots) and comfort with data cleanup / imports.

Strong analytical / problem-solving skills; ability to translate user needs into system queries / reports.

Clear written and verbal communication; attentive to detail and documentation.

Nice to Have (Preferred, Not Required) :

Former Epicor / ERP experience

Experience with  BAQs ,  Dashboards ,  BPMs ,  Method Directives ,  DMT .

Exposure to  manufacturing modules (Part / Inventory, BOM / Methods, Jobs / MES, Purchasing, Sales, Finance).

Knowledge of  Crystal Reports, SSRS, or other report building tools.

Supervisor and Leadership  Expectations

Does this role have supervisory or managerial responsibilities ?    No

Does this role have budgetary or program management responsibilities? ( must   state  if manager and above title with no direct reports) .    No

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

Respect for all individuals

Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

Safety,  quality  and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements :

NOTE : This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities .   These internal control responsibilities  are  verbally communicated to the  incumbent  and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

W ORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing  shop  plant environment .   Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work ,  sitting  or standing . Reasonable  accommodations  may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.