What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineer position at Sterling Engineering?
Position: Systems Engineer (Business Analyst)
Location: West Columbia, SC 29170 (initially), then Orangeburg, SC 29115
Work Hours: Standard 8 AM – 5 PM (Flexible. 40 hours per week).
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour ($85,000-$115,000/year)
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand system requirements and business needs.
- Query databases using SQL Server, Tableau, and Power BI to generate reports and dashboards from scratch.
- Create materials reports related to purchasing, materials management, pricing, finance, order management, and supply chain management.
- Support warehouse management systems (WMS) with a focus on Kinaxis or similar systems.
- Assist in the transition of business systems from Columbia to Orangeburg.
- Collaborate with the integration team to ensure smooth implementation and functionality.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve business system processes.
- Work on a fully onsite basis for at least the first year, with potential remote flexibility in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Systems Analysis, analytics and reporting.
- Strong SQL skills with the ability to build reports and dashboards independently.
- Experience with Tableau and Power BI for reporting and visualization.
- Background in supply chain, order management, or warehousing systems preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as BAAN, MES Pro, Pacman, Kinaxis,or custom ERP solutions is a plus.
- Ability to work with enterprise systems in large-scale projects.
- Degree preferred but not required – hands-on experience is highly valued.
GROWTH & OPPORTUNITIES
- Potential for career advancement into senior systems roles or management.
- Opportunities to transfer within the company to different locations or even international sites.
- Strategic role within a company focused on business systems optimization and expansion.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000