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Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
We are seeking an ERP Business Analyst to support the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing management of enterprise business applications, with a primary focus on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) and related third-party systems and integrations. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, finance, operations, and IT teams to understand needs, translate them into functional requirements, support system implementations and integrations, and ensure stable day-to-day operations. Contributing to both rental-related initiatives and broader ERP projects, this position plays a key role in stabilizing, modernizing, and enhancing enterprise systems, enabling scalable business processes, and improving how technology supports the organization, while providing exposure to high-impact initiatives that drive operational efficiency and long-term growth.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
What you will be doing:
Business Analysis & ERP Enablement
- Partner with business and IT stakeholders to document current- and future-state processes across ERP-supported domains, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, finance, master data, asset management, reporting, rental/hire, and service.
- Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, process flows, and configuration specifications, while supporting ERP initiatives such as new functionality, system enhancements, and application rollouts.
- Participate in solution design discussions to ensure alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.
Implementation, Integration & Data Support
- Support ERP and application implementations, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, UAT coordination, training, and go-live readiness.
- Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to define, validate, and maintain integration requirements between ERP and related systems.
- Assist with data conversion, data quality, and reporting activities, including mapping, validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
Production Support & Continuous Improvement
- Provide Tier 1/2 application support for ERP and related business applications, including incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution.
- Create and maintain functional documentation, SOPs, and training materials, supporting knowledge transfer and user enablement.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve system usability, and increase adoption through continuous improvement initiatives.
Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What you need:
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to independently learn new systems and business processes through documentation review, analysis, and hands-on exploration (Required).
- Resourceful and proactive problem solver with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills (Required).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with both business and technical teams (Required).
- Experience writing clear functional requirements, supporting testing/UAT, and training business users (Required).
- Familiarity with rental/hire business processes, including contracts, asset availability, dispatch/logistics, billing cycles, and maintenance/work orders (Preferred).
- This role supports teams across multiple regions, so flexibility to collaborate across time zones is important.
- Up to approximately 10% travel may be required for workshops, go-live support, or training activities.
Education and Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in an ERP Business Analyst, Application Analyst, or functional implementation/support role (Required).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, or a related degree (preferred).
- Experience supporting multi-location or global environments (Preferred).
- Exposure to system integrations, data validation, and reporting/analytics tools (Preferred).
Computer Skills
- Familiarity with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) or similar enterprise ERP platforms (Required).
- Experience with rental solutions such as JD Edwards E1 Rental, RentalMan, InspHire, Quipli, or Renterra (Preferred).
- Experience working with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI (Preferred).
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
Company Values & Benefits
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs
Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
About Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on.
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
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Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
We are seeking an ERP Business Analyst to support the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing management of enterprise business applications, with a primary focus on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) and related third-party systems and integrations. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, finance, operations, and IT teams to understand needs, translate them into functional requirements, support system implementations and integrations, and ensure stable day-to-day operations. Contributing to both rental-related initiatives and broader ERP projects, this position plays a key role in stabilizing, modernizing, and enhancing enterprise systems, enabling scalable business processes, and improving how technology supports the organization, while providing exposure to high-impact initiatives that drive operational efficiency and long-term growth.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
What you will be doing:
Business Analysis & ERP Enablement
- Partner with business and IT stakeholders to document current- and future-state processes across ERP-supported domains, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, finance, master data, asset management, reporting, rental/hire, and service.
- Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, process flows, and configuration specifications, while supporting ERP initiatives such as new functionality, system enhancements, and application rollouts.
- Participate in solution design discussions to ensure alignment between business requirements and system capabilities.
Implementation, Integration & Data Support
- Support ERP and application implementations, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, UAT coordination, training, and go-live readiness.
- Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to define, validate, and maintain integration requirements between ERP and related systems.
- Assist with data conversion, data quality, and reporting activities, including mapping, validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
Production Support & Continuous Improvement
- Provide Tier 1/2 application support for ERP and related business applications, including incident triage, root cause analysis, and resolution.
- Create and maintain functional documentation, SOPs, and training materials, supporting knowledge transfer and user enablement.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve system usability, and increase adoption through continuous improvement initiatives.
Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What you need:
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to independently learn new systems and business processes through documentation review, analysis, and hands-on exploration (Required).
- Resourceful and proactive problem solver with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills (Required).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with both business and technical teams (Required).
- Experience writing clear functional requirements, supporting testing/UAT, and training business users (Required).
- Familiarity with rental/hire business processes, including contracts, asset availability, dispatch/logistics, billing cycles, and maintenance/work orders (Preferred).
- This role supports teams across multiple regions, so flexibility to collaborate across time zones is important.
- Up to approximately 10% travel may be required for workshops, go-live support, or training activities.
Education and Experience
- 1-3 years of experience in an ERP Business Analyst, Application Analyst, or functional implementation/support role (Required).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, or a related degree (preferred).
- Experience supporting multi-location or global environments (Preferred).
- Exposure to system integrations, data validation, and reporting/analytics tools (Preferred).
Computer Skills
- Familiarity with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) or similar enterprise ERP platforms (Required).
- Experience with rental solutions such as JD Edwards E1 Rental, RentalMan, InspHire, Quipli, or Renterra (Preferred).
- Experience working with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI (Preferred).
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
Company Values & Benefits
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs
Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
About Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on.
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an ERP Business Analyst
Target industries with established ERP ecosystems
Manufacturing, healthcare, and finance firms run complex ERP environments and hire analysts regularly. These industries are also more experienced with OPT and H-1B sponsorship, making them better prospects than smaller companies encountering work authorization for the first time.
Certify in the ERP platform your target employers use
SAP Certified Associate, Oracle Cloud certification, or Microsoft Dynamics credentials signal employer-ready skills. Certifications strengthen your case that the role requires specialized knowledge, a key factor when employers assess whether H-1B sponsorship is worth pursuing for your position.
Emphasize your degree's direct connection to the role
ERP Business Analyst is a specialty occupation, but only when the employer can show your degree field directly relates to the job. A degree in information systems, computer science, or business analytics maps cleanly. Highlight that alignment explicitly in your resume and cover letter.
Start conversations about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Raise H-1B sponsorship early, ideally during late-stage interviews. Asking after an offer complicates negotiations. Frame it around your OPT timeline and cap-gap coverage so the employer understands the planning required and has time to engage their immigration counsel.
Prioritize employers who have sponsored H-1Bs for similar roles before
Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest predictor of future willingness. Employers who have filed H-1Bs for business analysts or ERP roles have already built the internal process and relationships with immigration attorneys, reducing friction for your own sponsorship later.
Use your OPT period to build implementation project experience
Employers sponsoring H-1Bs want analysts who have worked full ERP implementation cycles, not just support tasks. Use your OPT window to take on go-live projects, data migration, or requirements gathering work, the kind of experience that justifies the sponsorship investment.
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Is ERP Business Analyst considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the job duties and a specific bachelor's degree field. ERP analysts tied to systems like SAP or Oracle, where a degree in information systems, computer science, or business analytics is genuinely required, tend to qualify. Roles framed as general business analysis with loose degree requirements are harder to support.
How much time do I realistically have on OPT to secure sponsorship?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If your degree is in a STEM field, information systems, computer science, or a related discipline, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total. That extension window is when most students get sponsored, as it covers two H-1B lottery cycles and increases your odds significantly.
Where can I find ERP Business Analyst jobs where employers are open to OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers experienced with work authorization. Searching there surfaces ERP and business analyst roles at companies that have sponsored visas before, saving you time you'd otherwise spend filtering out positions where sponsorship is a non-starter.
Does my STEM OPT extension require anything specific from my employer?
Yes. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need to submit a formal training plan (Form I-983) that outlines how the role provides practical training related to your degree. For ERP Business Analyst positions, that connection is usually straightforward, implementation projects, systems configuration, and requirements analysis all map directly to information systems or business analytics coursework.
Can I switch employers while on OPT if my first job doesn't lead to sponsorship?
Yes, OPT allows you to change employers as long as your new role is directly related to your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. If you're on STEM OPT, your new employer must also be E-Verify enrolled and sign a revised I-983. Moving to a new ERP role mid-OPT is common and doesn't reset your authorization clock.
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