Senior ERP Strategy Consultant

Senior ERP Strategy Consultant (Manufacturing & Logistics)

The Opportunity

A premier, high-growth manufacturing and metal services firm is seeking a Senior ERP Strategy Consultant to architect the next phase of our digital evolution. Over the past 17 years, we have scaled from a startup to a $100M enterprise. Our current legacy system (Axis) and manual processes have reached their limit.

We need a heavy hitter to lead a "Build vs. Buy" analysis, evaluating whether a custom-built proprietary system or a Tier 1/Tier 2 packaged solution is the right engine for our future growth.

The Mission

You will be responsible for documenting our current "tribal knowledge" and manual workflows, then translating them into a scalable IT strategy. This isn't just about software; it s about aligning our shop floor reality with executive growth goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Roadmap: Lead the evaluation of our current legacy environment and provide a definitive recommendation on the ROI of a custom build versus a packaged ERP implementation.
• Process Mapping: Analyze and document current workflows, specifically focusing on the transition from manual "Inventory to Board" tracking to automated data capture.
• Shop Floor Modernization: Design a strategy to integrate Android mobile QR scanning into the receiving and lab processes (receiving components into cartons and part-cutting).
• Inventory & Logistics Overhaul: Architect a solution for complex logistics, including equipment inventory management and "many-to-many" dry box shipment tracking.
• Compliance & Risk: Identify and remediate gaps in OCI compliance and technical documentation to ensure the firm meets modern industry standards.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Act as the primary technical advisor to ownership, ensuring the new ERP strategy supports aggressive revenue scaling.

The Ideal Profile

• The Veteran: 10+ years of senior-level IT consulting or CIO-level experience, specifically within the manufacturing sector.
• The Architect: You have successfully moved a mid-market company off a "retired" or homegrown legacy system and onto a modern platform.
• The Realist: You understand that a $100M company cannot run on Excel and manual entries. You know how to integrate mobile hardware (scanners) with back-end inventory logic.
• The Communicator: You can navigate the shop floor and the boardroom with equal ease, translating technical requirements into business outcomes.

Project Environment

• Current Systems: Legacy Axis platform (minimal support) supplemented by extensive Excel usage.
• Operational Scope: Includes specialized lab receiving, part-cutting operations, and complex warehouse entry points.
• Growth Target: Building the infrastructure to support the next $100M+ in expansion.