ERP & Business Systems Lead

Buck Knives Inc; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Buck Knives Inc is seeking an IT Business Systems Lead to align technology with business goals, focusing on ERP, data, and reporting. The role acts as the liaison between business functions and IT resources, coordinating ERP readiness activities and eventual internal project leadership for ERP implementation.

Responsibilities include managing a business systems team, translating requirements into solutions, and partnering with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 4-year degree in related IT field or equivalent work experience.
• 10–15+ years of experience in business systems, ERP, or application-focused IT roles.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (implementation experience preferred).
• Experience directly managing at least one employee, including setting priorities and conducting performance reviews.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance and Operations teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable operating in a lean environment with limited direct reports.
• Experience managing third-party vendors or service providers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner of Buck’s business systems architecture, including ERP, data, reporting, and supporting applications.
• Manage and lead day-to-day business application support within the IT function — including issue resolution, enhancement requests, and system administration.
• Directly manage the business systems support team member(s), including setting priorities, reviewing work, and supporting their development.
• Translate business needs into system solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and decision‑making.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to identify and prioritize system improvements.
• Support ERP readiness efforts, including process documentation, data structure alignment, and gap identification.
• Serve as the internal IT project lead for implementation, coordinating with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Provide day‑to‑day management and leadership for the business‑application‑support side of IT; scaled down vs MSP.
• Oversee development and maintenance of reporting and data structures; ensure data integrity.
• Own intake, prioritization, and execution of all systems-related work; manage backlogs and projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the MSP; coordinate with vendors.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Data reporting

Business systems

Education

4-year IT degree or equivalent

Job description

Buck Knives Inc is seeking an IT Business Systems Lead to align technology with business goals, focusing on ERP, data, and reporting. The role acts as the liaison between business functions and IT resources, coordinating ERP readiness activities and eventual internal project leadership for ERP implementation.

Responsibilities include managing a business systems team, translating requirements into solutions, and partnering with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to drive improvements.