Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O) Senior Functional Consultant

Iris Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software is seeking a dynamic D365 Senior Functional Consultant to act as an SME in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, focusing on Supply Chain. The role involves evaluating requirements, conducting GAP analysis, and leading the implementation of solutions while mentoring junior staff, providing ongoing user support, and leveraging Microsoft technologies. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing, FMCG, and financial services sectors, thriving in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Successful track record in industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, FMCG, financial services, retail, and wholesale distribution.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and solving complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery meetings with clients to evaluate business processes for D365 incorporation.
• Conduct GAP analysis and manage end-to-end implementations of D365 Supply Chain modules.
• Configure D365 modules including Inventory, Master Planning, and Procurement.
• Mentor junior consultants and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations

Supply Chain Management

Business Analysis

GAP Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Azure Stack

PowerApps

Office 365

Job description

The D365 Senior Functional Consultant will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, with a focus on Supply Chain. This role involves evaluating client requirements, analysing business processes, and identifying operational challenges to design and implement effective, value-driven solutions using the D365 platform.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, FMCG, financial services, retail, and wholesale distribution. This role is well-suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex business problems, and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive transformation and efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead in discovery meetings with the client to understand current business processes that need to be incorporated into D365 FSC
• Lead in design sessions with formulate the to be D365 solution.
• Work with the client to understand legacy data components and identify the appropriate location for such data in D365.
• Validation of business practices and processes in Dynamics based on discovery analysis
• Conducting GAP analysis to determine the difference between application and business processes Lead end-to-end implementations of D365 F&O Supply Chain modules.
• Configure D365 modules including Inventory, Master Planning, Production, Demand Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, transportation and asset management.
• Mentor junior consultants and support knowledge transfer.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project milestones are met.
• Support pre-sales efforts with solution design and proposal development.
• Identify creative solutions for processes that aren’t fully accomplished by standard D365
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers by outlining findings and recommendations to guide the implementation of the identified solution
• Translate functional business objectives and critical success factors into functional documents
• Configure application as appropriate to conform to business process definition
• Train users in a hands-on methodology and develop training documentation
• Provide on-going support to end users, assisting with trouble shooting or additional training via email, phone or site visits
• Maintainand expandclient relationships through delivery of high-quality services
• Fully utilizeMicrosoft Technology and the Microsoft Azure Stack (LCS, BPM, VSTS, Task guides, PowerApps, Office 365, etc.)