Senior Business Systems & Data Analyst

Company Overview:

Founded in 1936 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. (Beck Electric Actuators) engineers best-in-class electric actuators that deliver unrivaled precision and durability in demanding process environments. From power generation to water treatment, steel, pulp & paper, cement, and petrochemical plants worldwide, our innovative solutions and legendary direct-factory support keep critical operations running at peak performance. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, Beck continues to set the industry standard for control you can count on. 

Role Summary

The Senior Business Systems & Data Analyst is a hands-on, cross-functional position responsible for optimizing core business systems and analytics at Harold Beck & Sons. Supporting the company’s mission of delivering precise, reliable, American-made industrial actuators, this role partners with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Sales to translate business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions. Serving as a key technical and analytical partner, the role drives continuous improvement, improves data quality and system performance, and evaluates emerging technologies—including AI/ML—to advance digital transformation in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Business Systems

• Contribute directly to the ongoing effectiveness and optimization of core business systems, including Epicor Kinetic ERP, Salesforce CRM, and other supporting systems.
• Work directly with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Sales to understand requirements and translate them into structured and scalable solutions. 
• Support and project manage system upgrades, new module implementations, and process standardization efforts.
• Proactively explore and pilot new system features, workflows, and enhancements to improve performance, usability, and business value.

Data & Analytics

• Contribute directly to managing how data is sourced, transformed, and moved between systems—building queries, ETLs, and processes that support reliable analysis and reporting.
• Lead analytical efforts by collaborating with functional leaders to define requirements and transform business questions into actionable, data-driven solutions.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing data, analysis, and system support. 
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for business decision-making, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for users across departments.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives through process mapping, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving activities. 
• Explore and evaluate AI/ML use cases relevant to business and manufacturing operations. 
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend practical applications. 

Professional Experience Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in business systems, enterprise applications, data analytics, or a similar hybrid role. 
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems in a discrete manufacturing environment. 
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as BOMs, routings, WIP tracking, production scheduling, and engineering change control. 
• Advanced experience building dashboards, reports, and data models using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools. 
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis across multiple systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into system configurations, dashboards, and technical specifications. 
• Experience working cross functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Sales. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear business terms. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with MES, CRM, or PDM/PLM platforms in a manufacturing or engineering context. 
• Familiarity with API integrations, ETL tools, or data pipeline development. 
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving frameworks. 
• Experience supporting or evaluating AI/ML or advanced analytics use cases in an operational or manufacturing setting. 
• Knowledge of data governance, system administration, or master data management concepts. 

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment requiring ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone 
• Use keyboard and read from computer, screen and reports
• Work environment includes regular exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, Pennsylvania, or local law.