ERP-Specialist ABACUS (f/m/d)

Hug Engineering AG; Elsau; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home office (2 days/week)

Public transport access

Free parking

Job summary

Hug Engineering AG is seeking an ABACUS-focused ERP specialist to act as the central contact for ABACUS, optimize business processes, and collaborate with internal departments and external partners.

You will lead ERP implementation projects, support ABACUS deployments, and help roll out new applications across subsidiaries outside Switzerland, while maintaining documentation and a robust ticketing system.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship with several years in support or as a user in ABACUS applications (FIBU, DEBI, KREDI, PROJ).
• Understanding of and practical experience with database systems.
• Structured, reliable, independent working style with cross-functional thinking.
• Strong communication, team player mindset and assertiveness.
• Cost awareness to assess cost-benefit for organizational requirements.
• Good German and English skills (minimum B2).

Responsibilities

• Act as central contact for ABACUS and support optimization of business processes.
• Support internal 1st- and 2nd-level ABACUS support and develop solutions.
• Define and create processes in ABACUS.
• Coordinate 2nd-level support with ABACUS sales partner.
• Lead ERP implementation projects and coordinate rollouts outside Switzerland.
• Maintain ticketing and documentation.

Skills

ABACUS experience

ERP knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Cost awareness

B2 English

Education

Completed apprenticeship

Tools

ABACUS

Job description

In this versatile role, you will act as the central point of contact for our ERP system ABACUS and support the organization in optimizing and further developing our business processes. You will work closely with internal departments as well as external partners and actively contribute to digitalization and increased efficiency.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting internal 1st- and 2nd-level support for ABACUS
• Developing and implementing solutions in ABACUS based on organizational requirements
• Defining and creating processes
• Coordinating 2nd-level support with our ABACUS sales partner
• Leading and implementing ERP implementation projects
• Supporting rollouts of new applications and functions in our subsidiaries (outside of Switzerland)
• Maintaining the ticketing system and documentation

YOUR PROFIL

"Must-have":

• Completed apprenticeship and several years of experience in support or as a user in the following ABACUS applications: FIBU, DEBI, KREDI, PROJ
• Understanding of and practical experience with database systems
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style, with cross-functional thinking
• Strong communication skills, team player mindset, and assertiveness
• Cost awareness and the ability to assess cost-benefit aspects for organizational requirements
• Good German and English skills (minimum B2)

"Nice-to-have":

• Experience with additional ABACUS modules (e.g., PPS, SVM, CRM, ABEA, payroll, time tracking, education management)
• Experience in leading ERP implementation projects
• Knowledge of ATK/System and BPE (Business Process Engine)
• Experience in creating and maintaining forms, reports, and dashboards
• Experience with system patches/updates and ABACUS AI features

YOUR CHANCES

• A small, collaborative team with room for creativity
• New work environment (e.g., flexible working hours, home office (2 days/week for full-time employees), good public transport connections and free parking, 40 hours/week)