About this role

IT Business Analyst Specialist – Production Applications (MES)

Tasks

Coordinate local PLUS.NG rollout activities across production areas and supporting functions.
Manage requirements, GAP analysis and implementation measures together with business and IT stakeholders.
Support preparation and execution of testing, commissioning, go-live and hypercare activities.
Coordinate dependencies related to system integrations, master data, infrastructure and shopfloor interfaces.
Track progress, risks, actions and defects using Jira and Confluence.
Act as the interface between local teams, production, engineering, quality and central product organizations.
Transfer PLUS.NG knowledge and support the development of sustainable local support capabilities.

Hands-on experience with PLUS.NG implementation, rollout or operational support, ideally within a Mercedes-Benz production environment.
Strong understanding of MES systems, production IT environments and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of shopfloor integrations, production data flows and manufacturing IT interfaces.
Experience in requirements management, GAP analysis, measure definition and rollout coordination.
Familiarity with PLUS.NG modules such as DWA, SQC, QUP, RECON, PFERD, PQD or related applications.
Knowledge of PLUS Classic, GEPARD, QSYS or other manufacturing IT solutions is an advantage.
Experience in commissioning, testing, go-live, hypercare or production ramp-up projects.
Basic understanding of AWS, MO360 Production Cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka or similar technologies.
Practical experience with Jira and Confluence for tracking tasks, defects and documentation.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
Understanding of VAN production processes and VAN Blueprint standards is an advantage.
Knowledge of PLC Bridge, TMU telegrams and shopfloor automation topics is a plus.
Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.

IT Business Analyst Specialist – Production Applications (MES)