Solutions Architect - ERP

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Antrim; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead an ERP transformation for a major manufacturing business in County Antrim. This 18-month programme in discovery phase involves shaping architecture, configuration and integrations, working with IT, Finance, Procurement and external consultants.

Role requires strong ERP implementations background, experience with MRP/MES, Procure-to-Pay, and preferably Dynamics 365.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing ERP systems in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling and BOMs.
• Proficiency with procure-to-pay processes.
• Ability to bridge technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define ERP architecture and configuration for the new system.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, IT, finance and external consultants.
• Architect and structure the ERP to support complex processes.
• Ensure integration with MRP and MES systems.
• Support the Procure-to-Pay processes throughout the project.

Skills

Solutions Architect

ERP Architect

ERP Implementations

Manufacturing Industry

Communication

Vendor Management

Snowflake

Production Scheduling

Bills of Materials

Procure-to-Pay

Tools

Dynamics 365

MRP

MES

ERP Platforms

Job description

Solutions Architect - ERP Transformation

We're working with a major manufacturing business going through a significant technology transformation, and they're looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join a large-scale ERP implementation project.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to get involved in an ERP transformation from the ground up, rather than simply maintaining an existing system.

You’ll play a key role in understanding how the new ERP should be structured, configured and implemented, working closely with the manufacturing operation, internal teams and external consultants.

The role

You’ll be responsible for helping shape the architecture and configuration of a new ERP environment, ensuring it supports the needs of a complex manufacturing business.

You’ll be involved in:

• Architecting and structuring the new ERP system.
• Defining how the system should be configured and maintained.
• Understanding system architecture, tables, data and integrations.
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to understand operational requirements.
• Supporting the implementation of ERP across the wider business.
• Working with MRP and MES systems and understanding how they integrate with ERP.
• Supporting processes such as Procure-to-Pay.
• Working alongside a wider project team and external implementation consultants.
• Helping shape best-practice approaches across the new ERP environment.
• Supporting the wider transformation from legacy systems to a modern ERP platform.

What we're looking for

We're particularly interested in people who have:

• Strong experience as a Solutions Architect / ERP Architect.
• Proven experience working on ERP implementations.
• Experience architecting and configuring ERP systems.
• Strong manufacturing industry experience.
• A genuine understanding of how a manufacturing/production floor operates.
• Experience with MRP and MES systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as production scheduling and Bills of Materials.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay.
• Ideally, experience implementing Dynamics 365, although other major ERP platforms will be considered.
• Experience working with major ERP/application vendors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders.

Data experience, particularly with platforms such as Snowflake, would be a bonus.

The project

This is a major transformation programme with an 18-month project lifespan, currently in the discovery phase.

You’ll be joining a project team of around 50 people, with representation across IT, Finance, Procurement, Quality and Project Management, alongside external consultants.

The business is investing heavily in its technology estate and moving away from legacy infrastructure. This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on how the future ERP environment is designed and how technology supports the wider manufacturing operation.

Important

This role is fully onsite and requires someone who is genuinely comfortable working onsite as part of the project team. There may be limited flexibility in the future, but candidates should be prepared to work onsite full-time, based in County Antrim.