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 mannerRequirements:• 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 EnglishBenefits:• 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