Senior Business Analyst

Location: Vadnais Heights, MN (or remote)

What is IP Corporation:

IP Corporation is a privately held chemical manufacturing company that has been delivering high-quality resins, gel coats, polymers, and composites for over 60 years. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation operates multiple businesses across the United States and Canada that serve industries including marine, automotive, construction, and industrial manufacturing.

Our operating companies—including Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products—work closely together to deliver innovative solutions to customers while fostering collaboration and growth across the organization.

What you’ll do as a Senior Business Analyst:

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will lead complex business analysis initiatives across multiple functional areas including production, supply chain, quality, and finance. You will act as a strategic partner between business leaders and IT, helping translate operational needs into technology solutions that drive efficiency, scalability, and long-term value.

This role plays a critical part in supporting and enhancing ERP and MES platforms while identifying opportunities to improve processes, optimize workflows, and strengthen data-driven decision making across the organization.

What you can expect to do as a Senior Business Analyst:

• Lead complex cross-functional business analysis initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and finance functions.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in ERP and MES platforms, supporting enhancements and optimization efforts.

• Translate strategic business initiatives into clear, actionable business and technical requirements.

• Lead business process reengineering and continuous improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency.

• Develop functional specifications and user stories for ERP/MES system enhancements and integrations.

• Collaborate with project managers to scope, plan, and deliver technology and process improvement initiatives.

• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and align on solutions.

• Provide data analysis and insights to support operational and strategic decision making.

• Mentor and guide mid-level and associate business analysts on best practices and methodologies.

• Act as a product owner proxy for ERP/MES modules, supporting backlog management and prioritization.

What we are looking for in a Senior Business Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CBAP certification, or equivalent experience preferred.

• 5–8 years of business analysis experience, including 3+ years supporting ERP or MES systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong experience with business process design, requirements management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on root cause analysis and process improvement.

• Experience working with ERP/MES platforms, manufacturing workflows, and operational data.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence business and technical stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools.

Why IP Corporation?

• Positive, challenging and supportive work environment.
• Competitive benefits, including dental, vision, generous PTO, 401(k) with company match and more.
• Freedom to innovate and make a difference in a vibrant, values-driven company that cares about its people.

IP Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. If you are an experienced business analyst with a strong background in manufacturing systems and process improvement, we encourage you to apply and join our team!