Manufacturing Systems/ERP Consultant

Job Title: Manufacturing Systems/ERP Consultant

Location: Farmington CT 06032 (Can be 100% remote and must be able to travel to CT)

Onsite Requirements:

• JD Edwards


• Infor


• Manufacturing Industry experience

Job Description:

• Senior Manufacturing Systems/ERP Consultant will lead a comprehensive evaluation of existing manufacturing systems and processes across multiple global sites.


• Leveraging your expertise in JD Edwards, Infor BAAN, Oracle, and other ERP systems, you will devise a strategic roadmap for consolidating our disparate systems into a unified ERP solution, as well as plan and implement improvements of manufacturing business processes to optimize efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of existing manufacturing systems, business processes, and workflows across 17 global sites.


• Develop a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for consolidating multiple ERP systems into a single, unified platform, either JD Edwards, Infor BAAN or other ERP solution


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, identify pain points, and prioritize improvement opportunities.


• Utilize your expertise in JD Edwards, Infor BAAN, Oracle, and other ERP systems to evaluate system capabilities, integrations, and customization requirements.


• Lead system configuration, data migration, and testing activities to ensure a seamless transition to the new ERP platform.


• Analyze manufacturing floor operations and processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.


• Recommend and implement enhancements to manufacturing processes, workflows, and procedures to drive operational excellence.


• Provide guidance and training to end-users to facilitate adoption of new ERP systems and processes.


• Collaborate with IT teams and external vendors to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure system reliability and performance.


• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in ERP systems and manufacturing operations to continuously enhance our capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; master's degree preferred.


• 10-12+ years of experience as a Software Consultant, Business Analyst, or ERP Implementation Specialist, with a focus on manufacturing systems and processes.


• Proven track record of successfully evaluating, implementing, and consolidating ERP systems, including JD Edwards, BAAN, and Oracle.


• In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing floor operations, supply chain management, and production processes.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Project management experience, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.


• Certifications in relevant ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Infor BAAN) and project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile) are a plus.