Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect

Position Title: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solutions Architect

Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Job Type: FTE or Contract (Only W2)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Experience in planning and managing multiple parallel projects related to ERP platforms. Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP preferred (D365 ERP)
• Experience managing teams that are geographically separated and working in different time zones.
• Experience working with C level customer stake holders
• Proven ability to discuss and drive meaningful conversations, conduct workshops with large business groups cutting across various Retail and Finance(F&O) functions and create road maps
• Minimum 10+ years of working experience in retail industry for retail customers on ERP or other platforms
• Understanding of End To End retail business process (In food and beverage industry would be an advantage)
• Through understanding of Inventory management, Purchase Process, Retail Sales Process with POS, Warehouse Management and Backoffice is needed
• Ability to walk customer through the retail business process (B2B and B2C) and suggesting improvements and bringing efficiencies
• Ability to compare products and functions and bring the best of various products to customer as "One solution" and/or recommend innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and ability to articulate well No compromise

Other Essential Skills:

• As it relates to Retail Industry understanding and knowledge on the following are expected
• 2-3 years of working experience on Dynamics 365 Retail, Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Retail preferred
• Strong knowledge in Inventory Management, Purchase process/Sales process with POS/MPOS
• Understanding of how these various retail processes/functions land on the financial side for bookkeeping
• Logical mapping of number sequence, Dimension setup, ledger setup, Various tax setup, etc.,
• Understanding on data migration and how to execute
• Ability to document and prepare presentation on the processes, gaps, architecture to be able to compare and explain As-Is vs To-Be