ERP Data Analyst at Canopy Aerospace in Riverside, CA

MSM Industries, LLC has been a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy and its prime contractors for over 20 years. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing business, we specialize in advanced material solutions for signature reduction, vibration and acoustic management, and environmental control. MSM also serves as a high-performance system integration and assembly provider for key customers. With in-house manufacturing and a track record for on-time, high-quality deliveries, MSM is known for innovation, reliability, and rapid response to complex program needs.

MSM is part of Canopy Aerospace & Defense, a platform built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy A&D delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.

Summary: The ERP Data Analyst supports and optimizes the Proshop ND -> Epicor ERP system migration within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining data integrity, developing reports and dashboards, and providing actionable insights to operational teams. The analyst partners closely with IT, Finance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve system utilization and enable data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing knowledge and understands aerospace compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Epicor ERP data structures, system architecture, tables, and core business processes, ensuring alignment with operational workflows.
• Maintain and proactively monitor data integrity across Manufacturing, Inventory, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Engineering modules, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability.
• Support and troubleshoot ERP transactions related to work orders, routings, bills of materials (BOMs), labor reporting, inventory movements, purchasing activities, and product costing.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, maintain, and automate Epicor BAQs, dashboards, reports, and KPIs to improve visibility into operational and financial performance.
• Provide accurate and timely operational, financial, and executive-level reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze production performance metrics including scrap, rework, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Fulfill ad hoc data requests and conduct detailed analytical reviews to support business initiatives, audits, and leadership inquiries.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Quality teams to understand reporting needs and translate business requirements into scalable ERP data solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging trend analysis, performance metrics, and data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Assist with ERP upgrades, system enhancements, configuration changes, testing, and user acceptance activities to ensure seamless system performance and adoption.
• Ensure ERP data structure and reporting practices support aerospace compliance requirements (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, as applicable).
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for data standards, reporting logic, ERP workflows, and system procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate, complete, and traceable ERP data and documentation as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of Epicor ERP (Kinetic preferred) data analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (work orders, BOMs, routings, inventory, labor tracking)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)
• Experience developing BAQs, dashboards, and reports within Epicor
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Must be a US person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or other regulated manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, SSRS, or similar tools
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or major system upgrades
• Understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing KPIs
• Familiarity with AS9100, ITAR, or government contract reporting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use
• Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching while supporting manufacturing floor activities
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes

Your actual level and pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The base salary is just one part of your total compensation package at MSM. You will also have access to a comprehensive set of benefits like:

Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Export Control Requirements

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

MSM Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with MSM Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.