pbJob Description /b /ppCespira is a joint venture between Westport and Volvo Group, purpose-built to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy transport through our HPDI™ fuel system technology. We are a lean, high-impact organization at an exciting inflection point, scaling globally while operating with the agility and hands-on culture of a startup. /ppReporting directly to the Director, IT, the Business Analyst ERP Specialist is responsible for ensuring the continuity, support, documentation, and continuous improvement of Cespira's ERP environment (Oracle JD Edwards) and related core processes. The immediate priority of this role is to mitigate business continuity risks by capturing system knowledge currently held by internal subject matter experts. The successful candidate will lead knowledge transfer activities, document existing processes and system configurations, and ensure that critical ERP knowledge is properly structured, shared, and maintained across the organization. In addition to ERP continuity and support responsibilities, the role will serve as a key driver of business process improvement, helping business leaders identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve data quality, reduce process variation, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration. The position will work with process owners to capture requirements, analyze, and continuously improve critical business processes while preparing the organization for future ERP modernization initiatives. The role operates within an international business environment, collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and colleagues across multiple countries and functions. /ppbJob Requirements /b /ppExperience /pulli7+ years of experience supporting and improving ERP-enabled business processes within a manufacturing environment, preferably Tier-1 automotive manufacturing. /liliFluent English, both written and spoken, is mandatory. /liliProven hands-on experience with Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory, and Finance processes.



/liliExperience operating in an IATF 16949-controlled manufacturing environment, with an understanding of process discipline, traceability, change control, and operational governance requirements. /liliDemonstrated experience leading process improvement, business transformation, ERP implementation, upgrade, or optimization initiatives. /liliExperience facilitating process mapping, business requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and organizational change activities. /liliExperience managing relationships with ERP vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders in a multi-site or international environment. /liliLean Six Sigma certification or practical continuous improvement experience is an asset. /li /ulpTechnical Skills /pulliFunctional knowledge of Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and its application within manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, inventory, and finance operations. /liliStrong understanding of ERP architecture, integrations, master data management, reporting, and business process controls. /liliExperience supporting testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), release management, and change control processes. /liliWorking knowledge of SQL, data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence tools. /liliUnderstanding of manufacturing planning, shop floor execution, inventory management, procurement, and supply chain processes within an automotive environment.



/li /ulpCore Competencies /pulliERP Functional Leadership /liliTier-1 Automotive Manufacturing Operations /liliBusiness Process Analysis Optimization /liliProcess Governance Documentation /liliKnowledge Transfer Business Continuity /liliVendor Stakeholder Management /liliProblem Solving Analytical Thinking /liliContinuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) /liliChange Management User Adoption /liliCommunication Facilitation Skills /liliPlanning, Organization Execution /liliGlobal Collaboration Cross-Cultural Effectiveness /li /ulpbJob Responsibilities /b /ppERP Functional Ownership /pulliAct as the internal functional authority for the ERP (Oracle JD Edwards) and related business applications. /liliEnsure stable, efficient, and effective use of ERP capabilities across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations. /liliLead functional issue resolution and continuous optimization of ERP-supported processes. /li /ulpERP Transformation Governance /pulliLead business readiness activities for ERP enhancements and future modernization initiatives. /liliTranslate business requirements into sustainable process and system solutions. /liliSupport testing, organizational change management, user adoption, and governance activities. /li /ulpBusiness Process Excellence /pulliPartner with process owners to identify improvement opportunities, control gaps, inefficiencies, and business risks. /liliFacilitate process mapping, requirements gathering, and process redesign activities. /liliDrive process standardization, governance, and operational excellence initiatives. /li /ulpKnowledge Management Business Continuity /pulliEstablish and maintain comprehensive process, configuration, interface, reporting, and support documentation. /liliCoordinate knowledge transfer activities and maintain a centralized ERP knowledge repository. /liliEnsure critical business and system knowledge is captured to support long-term continuity. /li /ulpVendor Stakeholder Management /pulliServe as the primary functional liaison between business teams, IT, and external ERP service providers. /liliCoordinate support, enhancements, releases, and issue resolution activities. /liliMonitor vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet business requirements and agreed outcomes. /li /ulpbSalary /b /pp50000 - 60000 EUR (yearly) /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Business Analyst & ERP specialist (Brescia)
🏢 Cespira Canada
📍 Brescia