Implementation Specialist

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* Title:

** Implementation Specialist#
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* Job Description:

**** Job Overview
** The Implementation Specialist is responsible for driving system functionality, master data integrity, business process optimization, and cross-functional alignment throughout the ERP ecosystem. This role blends hands-on system expertise with responsibilities to ensure accurate planning, reliable reporting, and effective user adoption. The D365 Implementation Specialist will serve as a central liaison across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations, ensuring that D365 configuration, workflows, and data structures fully support operational requirements and long-term scalability.
** Roles & Responsibilities
** To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may be assigned.
* Support a team of analysts responsible for ERP data stewardship, QMS documentation, and operational reporting.
* Serve as the primary Dynamics D365 super-user, ensuring accurate BOM configuration, item master integrity, and optimized system setup.
* Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Warehouse Operations to ensure efficient material flow, timely release, and system alignment.
* Design, track, and interpret Supply Chain KPIs to support continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational maturity.
* Oversee development, maintenance, and delivery of ERP training materials, onboarding processes, and user adoption resources.
* Diagnose and resolve ERP issues involving material masters, formulas/recipes, production routes, and process orders.
* Support cycle count and physical inventory programs, including variance analysis, root-cause investigation, and classification corrections.
* Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and system enhancements to strengthen data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
* Ensure all ERP-driven supply chain processes comply with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
* Assist end-users in developing and enhancing reports to support data-driven decisions and operational planning.
* Contribute to the execution of new ERP initiatives, including system upgrades, functional enhancements, and configuration changes.
* Collaborate with system users, vendors, and management to determine appropriate system settings, workflows, and functional design.
* Analyze inventory data to evaluate stocking levels, inventory turns, and reorder points, recommending adjustments as needed.
* Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory expectations related to supply chain and ERP data integrity.
** Qualification
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
** Education and/or Experience
** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.  Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain or operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.  

Experience with in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred.  Strong proficiency with ERP platforms, ideally Dynamics D365 or Oracle.  Solid understanding of MRP principles, bill of materials structure, and production scheduling best practices
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with an Inventory software;
Order processing systems and Word Processing software. The individual also needs to have proficient computer skills in electronic mail, record keeping, spreadsheets;
Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook are preferred, and understand and perform the applicable functions of Dynamics Ax that apply to the Supply Chain operation.
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