Remote Senior Application Engineer - ERP (6-month contract) - On Site or Remote

Description:

• We are seeking a skilled ERP Consultant to lead a strategic project focused on streamlining and harmonizing our business processes using our current ERP systems.
• The consultant will be responsible for optimizing workflows, consolidating disparate systems, and ensuring consistency across all departments.
• This role involves overseeing the project from initiation to go-live and aligning the ERP solution with our organizational goal of improving efficiency, reducing redundancy, and ensuring data accuracy.
• The consultant will lead the end-to-end implementation of the ERP system, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational needs.
• Responsibilities include configuring and customizing the ERP software according to business requirements, including workflows, reports, dashboards, and user interfaces.
• The consultant will collaborate with internal teams to ensure the ERP system integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure and third-party applications.
• The role requires ensuring the system is scalable and flexible to accommodate future growth or changes in the organization’s needs.
• The consultant will work with department leaders and stakeholders to gather and document detailed business and technical requirements.
• Conducting thorough needs assessments and gap analysis to identify opportunities for business process improvements through ERP functionalities is essential.
• The consultant will translate business needs into ERP system specifications, ensuring clear communication between technical teams and business users.
• Developing detailed project plans for ERP implementations, including timelines, resource allocation, risk management, and budget oversight is required.
• The consultant will monitor project progress and manage changes in scope, budget, or schedule to keep the project on track.
• Coordination with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, HR, and operations, is necessary to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Regular project updates to senior leadership, highlighting milestones, risks, and next steps will be provided.
• The consultant will collaborate with IT teams to design and execute data integration plans that synchronize ERP data with other internal systems.
• Ensuring proper testing and validation of data before going live is crucial.
• The consultant will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Identifying, documenting, and troubleshooting any issues or bugs, and working with development teams to ensure timely resolution is part of the role.
• The consultant will ensure that the ERP system meets performance standards and is free of errors before deployment.
• Developing training materials and delivering workshops to help end-users understand and utilize the ERP system effectively is required.
• Providing hands-on training to key users across various departments will ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
• Acting as a change agent by promoting best practices and new processes enabled by the ERP system is expected.
• Ongoing support during and after go-live, addressing user queries and troubleshooting issues as needed will be provided.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with major ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and NetSuite is required.
• Understanding of ERP modules such as Financials, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Procurement, HR, and Payroll is necessary.
• Experience with middleware tools such as Workato is essential.
• Building and maintaining integrations between ERP systems and other enterprise applications is required.
• Experience in working with APIs, especially RESTful APIs and SOAP web services for real-time communication between systems is necessary.
• The ability to develop, configure, and troubleshoot API connections between ERP and external systems is required.
• Experience with data exchange formats such as XML, JSON, CSV, and EDI is essential.
• Experience in data mapping and transformation, handling large datasets, and ensuring data accuracy when migrating data between systems is necessary.
• Knowledge of ETL tools and processes for data movement across systems is required.
• Proficiency with SQL for querying and manipulating data in relational databases is essential.
• Understanding of database structures and how data is stored and retrieved in ERP systems to support automation and reporting needs is necessary.
• Experience in ERP system configuration to enable and support automations is required.
• Knowledge of ERP customization to meet specific business requirements is essential.
• Experience in developing and executing test plans including performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate integrations before deployment is necessary.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, or other industry-specific compliance requirements is required.
• A minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in a related field is necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility to work either on-site at our headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT, or remotely.
• The role provides an opportunity to lead impactful projects that streamline and enhance business processes.
• Employees will have the chance to work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• The position allows for professional growth and development in ERP systems and project management.
• Employees will be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive workplace.
• The role includes opportunities for ongoing training and support during and after project implementation.