Epicor ERP Analyst

Job Description

Epicor ERP SME – Kinetix

You will join Wabtec’s AppX BU Solutions Team
, a group dedicated to supporting the product roadmap and differentiating requirements of Wabtec’s business units. This team partners closely with the ERP Applications organization
, which manages ERP systems and their integrated boundary applications across multiple manufacturing sites. Together, these teams collaborate with functional users and pillar application owners to design, deliver, and sustain robust digital solutions.

The Epicor Kinetic SME will serve as the primary expert and solution architect for Epicor Kinetic and Classic ERP environments within Wabtec. This role will lead global ERP initiatives, ensure successful configuration and deployment of Epicor solutions, and drive process standardization and adoption across business units.

As the technical and functional authority for Epicor, you will guide end‑to‑end project execution—from requirements definition through design, testing, data migration, rollout, and ongoing optimization.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Epicor Kinetic/Classic modules, workflows, and best practices.
• Partner with pillar app teams and boundary-application owners to design integrated, scalable solutions.
• Evaluate functional requirements, identify deviations from standard processes, and architect solutions that balance configuration, development, and process redesign.

• Lead full lifecycle (wing-to-wing) ERP IT projects, including blueprinting, configuration, testing, validation, and deployment.
• Define as-is and to-be process maps in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Oversee and validate customizations, extensions, and integrations when standard Epicor functionality is insufficient.

• Troubleshoot Epicor issues as the primary escalation point for global sites.
• Analyze existing custom code and functionality to meet evolving business needs.
• Drive comprehensive data migration and cutover planning, ensuring alignment to Wabtec’s blueprint framework.
• Provide training, documentation, and change management support to ensure adoption.

• Work closely with developers, architects, business process owners, and project managers.
• Regularly report project status, KPIs, and progress toward business objectives.
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or Supply Chain discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with Epicor Kinetic / Epicor ERP configuration, support, or implementation.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional ERP or digital transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause analysis and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to simplify technical concepts.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and thrive in a fast‑paced global environment.
• Experience with supporting technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft Access, SSRS/Crystal Reports, or similar reporting tools.
• Ability to research and self‑learn Epicor functionality using online resources.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

• Experience designing Epicor BPMs, BAQs, custom dashboards, or REST integrations.
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations, including planning, scheduling, supply chain, inventory, quality, and shop‑floor execution.
• Background in multi‑site ERP deployments and harmonization of global business processes.
• Knowledge of cloud‑based Epicor Kinetic environments and upgrade planning.
• Ability to support adjacent systems (PLM, MES, QMS, Finance tools) as part of an integrated architecture.
• Understanding of master data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Certifications in project management (PMP, Agile/Scrum) or Epicor technical/functional tracks.

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