Epicor Kinetic Technical/Functional Consultant

GTN Technical Staffing

Doral, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Process Management, Business Processes, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Crystal Reports, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Quality, Discrete Manufacturing, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Operations, Gap Analysis, ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Master Production Schedule, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Materials Tracking, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Order Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Production Control, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reporting Dashboards, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Supply Chain, Technical Consulting, Technical Support, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Value Stream Mapping, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Doral, FL
POSTED
5 days ago

The Epicor Kinetic Technical / Functional Consultant serves as both a business process expert and technical consultant, helping manufacturers maximize their investment in Epicor Kinetic both on-prem and cloud based. This role combines functional consulting with technical development, supporting implementations, upgrades, customizations, reporting, integrations, and continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate has experience leading full-cycle Epicor implementations and possesses strong manufacturing knowledge along with hands-on technical expertise in Epicor customization and reporting tools.

Key ResponsibilitiesERP Consulting & Implementation
  • Lead full-cycle Epicor Kinetic ERP implementations, upgrades, and module deployments.
  • Conduct discovery sessions, business process assessments, and fit-gap analysis.
  • Gather and document business requirements.
  • Configure Epicor Kinetic to align with operational objectives and industry best practices.
  • Lead conference room pilots (CRPs), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover planning, go-live activities, and hypercare support.
  • Provide project status updates and implementation recommendations to client stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with technical teams on customizations, integrations, and system enhancements.

Business Process Improvement
Analyze, redesign, and optimize business processes across:
  • Quote-to-Cash
  • Procure-to-Pay
  • Order Management
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Production Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Purchasing
  • Supply Chain
  • Shop Floor Control
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
  • Bills of Material (BOM)
  • Routings
  • Capacity Planning
  • Quality Management
  • Financial Operations

Facilitate business process improvement workshops using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.

Epicor Technical Development
Develop and support Epicor Kinetic solutions utilizing:
  • Business Activity Queries (BAQs)
  • Business Process Management (BPM)
  • Dashboards
  • Data Directives
  • Method Directives
  • Application Studio
  • REST API integrations
  • Functions
  • Kinetic UI customization
  • SSRS Reporting
  • Crystal Reports
  • Epicor Data Management Tool (DMT)
  • Epicor Automation Studio (preferred)

Develop custom solutions while maximizing standard Epicor functionality whenever possible.

Reporting & SQL
Design and maintain operational reporting utilizing:
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • T-SQL
  • BAQs
  • SSRS
  • Crystal Reports
  • Power BI (preferred)
  • Epicor Data Analytics (EDA) (preferred)

Responsibilities include:
  • SQL query development
  • Dashboard creation
  • KPI reporting
  • Executive reporting
  • Data validation
  • Performance analysis
  • Troubleshooting data issues
  • Reporting automation

Manufacturing & Shop Floor
Configure and optimize Epicor functionality supporting:
  • MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
  • Labor Reporting
  • Shop Floor Data Collection
  • Production Scheduling
  • Material Tracking
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Inventory Transactions
  • Production Monitoring
  • Work Center Management
  • Job Management
  • Capacity Planning

Support both on-premises and cloud Epicor Kinetic environments.

Data Migration & Integrations
  • Plan and execute data migrations.
  • Utilize DMT for data conversion and validation.
  • Support legacy data mapping and cleansing.
  • Design and troubleshoot ERP integrations.
  • Support REST API and third-party integrations.
  • Validate migrated data and production readiness.

User Training & Change Management
  • Develop user training materials and documentation.
  • Conduct instructor-led and virtual training sessions.
  • Create standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Support super-user programs.
  • Drive ERP user adoption and organizational change.
  • Provide post-go-live support and coaching.
  • Mentor client ERP administrators and power users.

User Support & Optimization
  • Troubleshoot functional and technical Epicor issues.
  • Analyze root causes and recommend long-term solutions.
  • Support month-end and year-end ERP activities.
  • Evaluate new Epicor functionality and recommend improvements.
  • Maintain ERP documentation and best practices.

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of hands-on Epicor ERP experience, including Epicor 10 and/or Epicor Kinetic.
  • Multiple full-cycle Epicor implementations, upgrades, or major enhancement projects.
  • Strong knowledge of discrete manufacturing business processes.
  • Experience configuring multiple Epicor ERP modules.
  • Experience with Epicor cloud and/or on-premise environments.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Manufacturing Operations
    • Supply Chain
    • Inventory Management
    • Purchasing
    • Production Planning
    • Scheduling
    • Shop Floor Control
    • MRP
    • Quality Management
    • Financial Processes
  • Strong Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL experience.
  • Experience developing BAQs, BPMs, dashboards, SSRS reports, and Application Studio customizations.
  • Experience with DMT data migration and ERP integrations.
  • Strong consulting, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
  • Ability to travel approximately 30% throughout the United States.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Epicor Kinetic Application Studio.
  • Experience developing REST API integrations.
  • Knowledge of Epicor Functions and Automation Studio.
  • Experience with Epicor Data Analytics (EDA).
  • Experience with CPQ/KBMax integrations.
  • Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing organizations.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
  • Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments, including ISO 9001 and AS9100.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.

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