ERP Business Systems Manager Infor Visual

LightPath Technologies Inc; University Park (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LightPath Technologies Inc is seeking an ERP Business Systems Manager to own and optimize the INFOR Visual ERP ecosystem across manufacturing, finance, supply chain, engineering, and quality.

You will govern data integrity, security controls, and integrations with ERP partners, drive process improvements, and lead cross-site ERP initiatives to enable audit readiness and scalable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IS/Business/Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years administering INFOR Visual ERP.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost accounting.
• Authorized to work in the US; ITAR eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, BOM, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Experience in regulated environments (SOX, CMMC, ISO).
• Advanced SQL or ERP reporting tools.
• Excellent documentation and process mapping skills.

Responsibilities

• ERP System Global Ownership & Administration across sites.
• Configure Visual ERP: user roles, security, workflows, master data.
• Oversee upgrades, patches, and release testing.
• Manage integrations with accounting, MES, CRM, analytics tools.
• Map and optimize Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce processes.
• Develop SOPs and governance controls; ensure data integrity.
• Support MRP planning, forecasting, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead ERP projects and training; report metrics to leadership.

Skills

ERP domain knowledge

SQL

Data governance

Process mapping

SOX/CMMC compliance

BOM/MRP understanding

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Accounting or related field

Tools

INFOR Visual ERP

Job description

LightPath Technologies is seeking a highly analytical, process-driven, and operationally grounded ERP Business Systems Manager to own, optimize, and continuously improve our INFOR Visual ERP ecosystem globally across manufacturing, finance, supply chain, engineering, and quality functions. This is a business systems ownership role responsible for ensuring that Visual ERP supports operational excellence, financial integrity, audit readiness, cybersecurity compliance (CMMC L2, SOX), and scalable growth across multi-site manufacturing operations.The ideal candidate understands manufacturing workflows, ERP data integrity, cross-functional process mapping, and governance controls, and can translate operational realities into clean, structured ERP architecture.Responsibilities:ERP System Global Ownership & AdministrationServe as primary administrator for Visual ERP.Manage system configuration, parameters, user roles, security permissions, and workflows.Maintain ERP master data integrity (items, BOMs, routings, vendors, customers, cost structures).Oversee version upgrades, patches, and release validation testing.Manage integrations between Visual ERP and:Accounting systemsMES systemsCRM platformsData analytics toolsThird-party reporting solutionsBusiness Process OptimizationMap current-state workflows across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, Inventory & Warehouse, Cost AccountingIdentify process inefficiencies and design ERP-driven improvements.Lead cross-functional ERP optimization initiatives.Standardize ERP workflows across all LightPath locations.Develop SOPs aligned with system configuration.Manufacturing & Operations AlignmentSupport engineering change management within ERP.Ensure accurate BOM and routing structures.Validate cost roll-ups and labor absorption accuracy.Support MRP planning and forecasting accuracy.Partner with Operations to improve Inventory accuracy, Production scheduling, Work order management, Scrap and yield tracking.Data Governance & ComplianceEnforce role-based access control in ERP aligned to CMMC L2 requirements, SOX controls, Segregation of duties standardsMaintain change management logs for system modifications.Support audit readiness with clean documentation.Ensure proper data retention and system logging practices.Coordinate ERP-related compliance documentation with IT and Security teams.Reporting & AnalyticsDesign and maintain ERP dashboards and reporting structures.Develop executive-level KPI reporting Inventory turns, Production variance, Margin by product line, On-time delivery, and Cost variance.Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure reporting accuracy.Improve real-time visibility into operational performance.User Training & EnablementDevelop ERP training materials for Manufacturing floor personnel, Finance teams, Supply chain, and Engineering.Lead onboarding ERP training for new employees.Serve as internal ERP subject matter expert.Establish best-practice governance for system usage.Lead ERP-related projects including Module implementations, Workflow automation, Data cleanup initiatives, and System integrations.Develop project timelines and cross-functional coordination plans.Report ERP health metrics to executive leadership.Project LeadershipLead ERP-related projects including Module implementations, Workflow automation, Data cleanup initiatives, and System integrations.Develop project timelines and cross-functional coordination plans.Report ERP health metrics to executive leadership.Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Business, Accounting or related field.5+ years of experience administering INFOR Visual ERP system.Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost accounting.Must be authorized to work and reside in the US and must be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to conform with, but not limited to, U.S. export control regulations (ITAR).Strong knowledge of MRP, BOM structures, Inventory management, and Production scheduling.Experience supporting ERP in regulated environments (SOX, CMMC, ISO, etc.).Advanced SQL or ERP reporting tool experience.Strong documentation and process mapping skills.Preferred:Experience in optics, precision manufacturing, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.