ERP Operations & Manufacturing Consultant

Gray Matter Logic; Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401(k)

Company-paid medical PPO

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Gray Matter Logic is seeking an ERP Operations & Manufacturing Consultant to lead ERP implementations in manufacturing environments. You will drive design of operational workflows, translate business requirements into scalable ERP configurations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, planning, procurement, and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on ERP work, data migration, and process improvement across shop floor, inventory, and master data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, or operational processes.
• 2+ years of ERP functional experience (Odoo, Acumatica, IFS, NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, Oracle).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing workflows (made-to-order, made-to-stock, configure-to-order, discrete/process).
• Experience with BoM/routings/MRP, capacity planning, inventory control.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and manufacturing workstreams during ERP implementations from discovery to deployment.
• Analyze processes across production, planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and quality to optimize workflows.
• Configure ERP modules such as Manufacturing, Inventory, BoM, MRP, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Shop Floor Control.
• Develop future-state designs, specifications, and SOPs.
• Support data migration including cleansing, transformation, and validation of data (BoMs, routings, inventory).
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure integration between operations, finance, and sales.
• Conduct user training for planners, buyers, production managers, warehouse teams, and quality personnel.
• Provide post-go-live support and ensure adoption of new processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in configurations and methodologies.
• Advise clients on manufacturing best practices, Lean concepts, and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related technical discipline

Tools

Odoo

Acumatica

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

At Gray Matter Logic we are reinventing IT consulting to bring more value to our customers through using the latest in cutting-edge technology. Consulting services delivery is changing rapidly and we've been working on this transformation from the beginning. We've made the switch to become an AI-first organization to bring leadership to an industry that's needed a refresh. Consultants at Gray Matter Logic are expected to bring vision and ambition to AI-enabled consulting delivery.

We are seeking a skilled ERP Operations & Manufacturing Consultant with a strong technical and process-driven background to support the design and implementation of operational workflows within our ERP solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations and can translate complex business requirements into scalable system designs. This role requires strong analytical abilities, technical aptitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operations and manufacturing workstreams during ERP implementations, from discovery and requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and deployment
• Analyze clients' operational processes—including production, planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and quality to recommend optimized workflows and best practices
• Configure ERP modules such as Manufacturing, Inventory, Master Data/BoM, MRP, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Shop Floor Control
• Develop future-state process designs, functional specifications, and standard operating procedures
• Support data migration efforts, including cleansing, transformation, and validation of operational data (e.g., BoMs, routings, inventory)
• Work closely with project team to ensure seamless integration between operations, finance, and sales
• Conduct user training for planners, buyers, production managers, warehouse teams, and quality personnel
• Provide post-go-live support to resolve operational or system issues and ensure adoption of new processes
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in system configuration and implementation methodology
• Advise clients on manufacturing best practices, production optimization, Lean concepts, and operational KPIs

What We're Looking For

• Someone who understands manufacturing from the ground up and can apply that experience to build practical, scalable ERP solutions
• A technically inclined professional who is comfortable navigating ERP configuration, data, and system logic
• A consultant who can work effectively with production teams, planners, supply chain leaders, and technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, or operational process improvement
• 2+ years of ERP functional experience (Odoo, Acumatica, IFS, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows such as make-to-order, make-to-stock, configure-to-order, and discrete/process manufacturing
• Experience with BoM structures, routings, MRP, capacity planning, and inventory control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to map business processes to system capabilities
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a consulting environment or on ERP implementation projects
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with production scheduling or advanced planning tools
• Understanding of shop floor data collection, barcode systems, or MES integrations
• Strong proficiency in Excel, data modeling, or technical tools used in operational analysis

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Vanguard 401(k)
• Company Paid UHC Medical PPO & Delta Dental
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability & Group Life
• Voluntary Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, Legal Shield, ID Shield