Principal ERP Consultant

• The Principal ERP Consultant’s primary goal is to ensure ERP software runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible, develop and oversee solutions for any shortcomings. • The Principal ERP Consultant will assess the company’s business requirements and software needs for many areas, including employee training, business processes, and employee communication, and ensure that any new solutions devised are time-andcost-effective. • The Principal ERP Consultant is also responsible for ensuring that all levels of the company are informed and collaborating effectively on the implementation of the process. Hours will vary, but the Principal ERP Consultant should be prepared to be on-call for technical emergencies. General duties will include software analysis, working with technical teams, developing design specifications for programs and present plans of action to management. • Duties and responsibilities of The Principal ERP Consultant will be primarily responsible for implementing and providing support for Enterprise Resource Planning systems for companies with significant online presences. The Principal ERP Consultant will analyze the systems and work directly with clients and management to define system requirements, design and propose solutions, configure the software and train employees. • System Analysis. The Principal ERP Consultant will examine the current system to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. to develop ways it can be optimized according to market trend. • User Training and Support. The Principal ERP Consultant will be responsible for optimizing the system for easy use, and training employees in its functions. Generally a training program will be organized to educate employees as efficiently as possible.Job description - Principal ERP Consultant Page 2 • Customer Service. The Principal ERP Consultant will be responsible for meeting directly with customers and clients to find out their ERP-related needs. They will then incorporate these needs into a cohesive plan that serves the company’s full client pool. • Technical Support and Upgrades. The Principal ERP Consultant will be responsible for performing day-to-day maintenance on the ERP system, as well as installing new upgrades and testing for bugs. System configuration and data migration will be part of the job responsibilities as well. • Project Development and Presentation. The Principal ERP Consultant will coordinate with other branches of the company to ensure their needs are met in any upgrades of the system. They will then develop a cohesive plan to be presented to the relevant company management. • ERP Consultant Skills. A technical-minded person who is able to understand complex system and juggle multiple systems at the same time. They will be flexible and will need to be able to incorporate multiple perspectives and needs into a cohesive whole. A combination of people skills, technical ability and an eagerness to learn are needed. As the field evolves fast, the job changes frequently and requires a fast-thinking individual. In addition, some more specific skills are needed, such as those below. • Technical Skills. The job is based around troubleshooting and upgrading the ERP software. You will come in with extensive knowledge of software and a readiness to learn new programs as they are introduced and incorporated. Preferably to have domain knowledge on financial, construction, manufacturing and real estate management. • Problem-Solving Skills. The Principal ERP Consultant will be on call to handle any issues with the ERP Software. They will need to be able to think creatively and resolve problems to ensure the smoothest possible experience for users of the ERP software. • Teamwork and Leadership. The Principal ERP Consultant is responsible for coordinating the needs of each of the company’s divisions. They must be able to lead meetings to collect information and then unite these disparate visions into a cohesive whole for the entire company. • Communication and Presentation Skills. The Principal ERP Consultant is responsible for presenting a full plan to management, as well as for teaching the ins and outs of the upgraded system to employees. As such, they will need strong communication skills to be able to get complex ideas across in an easy-to-understand fashion