GENERAL SUMMARY:   As the IT Director – ERP you will be responsible for overall system architecture, design, development, and implementation of core business processes in the ERP systems at multiple locations supporting distribution of company product lines. You will also be responsible for ensuring system alignment with business needs ensuring business process optimization. This role is responsible for project, enhancement, and support delivery for the ERP systems.  Analyzing existing infrastructure and performing IT system enhancements. Writing customized scripts, as well as configuring ERP applications. Developing user-friendly functionalities and interfaces. Installing ERP software and ensuring seamless integration with IT systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Partner with the business stakeholders to understand current and future process needs and validate current system architecture and/or propose changes to the same.Ensure continual alignment with stakeholders and proactively manage the communication to keep them informed.Implement ERP systems at multiple sites to support order to cash, procure to pay, finance & controlling, logistics and inventory management/warehouse management business processes.Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to supplement and add capabilities that are industry specific or otherwise required to the ERP solution.Facilitate and manage critical steps for each site implementation like as-is and future state gap analysis, gap mitigation, master data cleansing & load, training the users, go live cutover and hyper care post go live.Collaborate with help desk & support team to ensure proper transition of support after go-live of an individual site.Manage operational and capital budget related to ERP implementations.Coordinate the scheduling and scope of work for internal teams, business analysts and external vendors engaged in the implementation process.Ensure system meets the needs of the users and of the organization and empowers end users.Improve and optimize business processes by implementing industry and systems best practices.Provide post implementation support for business users to ensure maximum uptime, reliability, and accuracy for the application.Develop and update technical documentation.Maintains contacts with all user departments, software/hardware vendors, and other systems representatives.Execute additional duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor responsibilities with this position. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, information management or equivalent professional experience.Minimum 5 years’ experience leading ERP implementations (Business Central preferred) for end-to-end solutions.Experience in multisite implementation of a commercial ERP system. (Business Central preferred).Strong analytical skillsDeep knowledge and experience with end-to-end business processes (ie: order to cash, procure to pay, MRP, inventory management, costing and logistics). Basic familiarity with finance, controlling and GL Ability to read and interpret Standard operating procedures (SOP’s).Strong project management skills.Extensive experience leading successful implementation of commercial ERP solutions in manufacturing industries.Experience with basic system administration and configuration of the Business Central environment preferred.Experience engaging with multiple vendors and working with internal resources.Ability to both interpret and convey information in a clear, concise way with people from technical and non-technical backgrounds.High goal orientation and determination to deliver business value with a strong customer focus.Ability to manage multiple deliverables independently in a fast-paced environment.Strong verbal and written communication Skills and passion towards learning new technology.Understanding of SQL and relational databasesExperience with programming and scripting languages preferred.Strong experience with debugging and issue resolutionStrong attention to detailWorks in a strong team environment.Ability to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards as they apply to work force.Adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication skills in order to describe complex technical information to the non-BI developers in the company. Therefore, being able to communicate clearly and effectively is also an extremely required skill in this field.Ability to read and interpret documents such as computer documentation, hardware operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write business reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, vendors and employees of the organization.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Problem solving skills required. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s Degree (B.S/B.A.) in Computer Science or equivalent for four-year college or technical school. Requires knowledge and skill in current technologies used by the company or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.   Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization.  Requires excellent grammar and spelling. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Requires a valid driver’s license. 

Other Skills and Abilities:  Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment, such as a computer and keyboard, calculator, fax, photocopier, telephone, cell phone, etc.   Requires proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. 

physical demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

The noise level in the work environment is that found in a “normal” office environment; noise levels during visits to other locations in the building may be moderate and occasionally loud.  The employee occasionally performs work related to travel. 

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.