Niman Ranch supports a community of more than 600 independent farmers and ranchers who raise pork, beef, and lamb traditionally, humanely, and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat. It is part of Perdue Farm, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Drive operational excellence and ensure the reliability of the technology systems that support manufacturing and distribution operations. A Sage Manufacturing Systems Analyst bridges business needs and IT capabilities by implementing, customizing, and supporting Sage ERP solutions (like Sage 100 -formerly MAS 90/200). They gather requirements, design workflows, and train end-users to ensure financial and supply chain systems operate efficiently and accurately. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about leveraging technology to support operational success.

This position is located onsite at our facility in Sioux City, Iowa.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support the deployment, configuration, and upgrade of Sage software modules across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with finance, supply chain, and operations teams to understand workflows and translate them into actionable system designs and custom dashboards.
• Identify root causes of system errors, monitor performance, and coordinate with Information Technology or vendor support to resolve issues.
• Ensure data consistency and alignment between Sage and other integrated enterprise platforms (e.g., payroll, customer relationship management).
• Develop standard operating procedures, training materials, and documentation.
• Instruct end users on system best practices.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic Technology, or Business Management
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• In the absence of an Associate’s degree, a minimum of 6 years of related work experience is required.
• Require hands-on implementation and configuration experience with Sage platforms (e.g., Sage 100, Intacct).
• Require experience with report building, SQL, and database management.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with Cat Squared, SAP, Microsoft Access, and Marel.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Require occasional movement to other offices or buildings and support in facilities during site deployments.
• Require movement throughout plants and facilities to deploy, monitor, and support manufacturing systems equipment.
• Require moving light equipment or supplies.
• Require accessing files, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform work in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
• Experience exposure to wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Experience exposure to temperatures ranging from 28°F to 100°F, including ambient and 100% humidity conditions.
• Handle products with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 50°F.
• Experience exposure to noise levels ranging from 50 dB to 110 db.
• Experience exposure to chemicals commonly found in poultry, food, and processing plants.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.