Manufacturing and Distribution Consultant

Job Description: • Implement mainly QAD ERP Manufacturing related modules but also other QAD solutions related to ERP like Production Execution or Automated Solutions (data collection automation) • Work in a global consulting team delivering professional services to global clients • Provide services, remotely mainly, though limited traveling can be required especially during certain critical implementation project phases (ex: go-live support) • Perform a range of activities required to enable the client to successfully implement and utilize QAD applications • Determine detailed activities on a project by project basis • Tasks may include system configuration, training, business process design, testing, gathering requirements for extensions and others as required • Frequent and regular communication with clients. • Interact with clients and is adept at establishing solid working relationships at several levels. • Thoughtfully and carefully researches and analyzes problems, articulates the issues, options, advantages and disadvantages and presents resolutions. • Always responds to and answers client questions: if answer is not known, follows up to get information to client in a timely manner Requirements: • Bachelor degree, in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing, Business Administration or related discipline • Certification in APICS or QAD Products is added value • Application knowledge of the most common QAD ERP Manufacturing/Distribution modules, especially in the Core Manufacturing concept, Planning & Scheduling (MRP & MSW/PSW), Discrete & Repetitive Production (Production Orders) • More than 3 years experience in manufacturing implementations and business consulting with top tier (>$1B revenue) global customers. • Minimum 2 years of consulting or 5 years of other professional experience. • Possess strong business process practice, both the body of knowledge and hands-on experience, with proven track records in leading and managing large project implementations. • Good knowledge in ERP software solutions, business acumen, consulting skills, customer management, good organization and task facilitator • Proficient in spoken and written English Benefits: • medical, dental and vision coverage • a 401(k) plan with company match • short-term and long-term disability coverage • life insurance • paid-time off • parental leave • well-being programs Apply tot his job