MRP Specialist

  Overall Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for the implementation of an Acumatica MRP system into the manufacturing process. You will provide leadership as the subject matter expert of Acumatica MRP modules. Responsible for ensuring training of all support departments is prepared and completed prior to implementation. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. This position reports to the Global Supply Chain Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

 Project Management:

• Developing and managing project plans, timelines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. customer service, operations, procurement).
• Ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals. 

System Configuration and Customization:

• Work with consultants to:
  • Configure and customize the MRP system to meet specific business requirements.
  • Develop and document system configurations.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving system issues. 

Data Management and Analysis:

• Ensuring data integrity within the MRP system. 
• Develop reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs). 

Training and Support:

• Work with consultants to:
  • Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for users. 
  • Providing ongoing support and guidance to users on system functionality and best practices. 
  • Acting as a subject matter expert on the MRP system. 

Process Improvement:

• Long term:
  • Identifying opportunities to optimize business processes and workflows.
  • Recommending and implementing improvements to enhance system efficiency and effectiveness. 

 People Management

• Responsible for training of support roles within the team that are required to use Acumatica.

Relationship Management

• Interface with responsible managers to implement production schedules
• Liaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface is maintained
• Provide technical expertise to the team

 Self-Management

• Support, comply with and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
• Self-directed and self-driven, requiring minimal supervision
• Is self-aware, resilient, assertive and open to change
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together 

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time
• Ability to plan, analyze and challenge
• Solid understanding of all people related processes and procedures

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years working with MRP (SAP, JDEdwards), experience, experience with Acumatica a plus. Previous experience implementing an MRP system a plus. Supply chain, planning and experience in a manufacturing environment required.

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