Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manager - Big Ass Fans
Lexington, KY
About the Job
Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team.
We are seeking a skilled Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manager to oversee ERP technical operations, ensuring stability, availability, and optimal performance of Epicor ERP. If you have a knack for driving improvements and leading strategic initiatives, including our upcoming migration to the Epicor Cloud, we want to hear from you!
Take the lead in redefining work processes, and balancing customization and standardization while excelling in team development, project prioritization, and deadline adherence. Your role will be pivotal in aligning technical assets with IT and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the ERP team responsible for ERP development and maintenance, as well as EDI and TMS (Transportation Management System) integrations and their performance and maintenance.
- Proactively analyze business processes and work with the business to align platform functionality with requirements.
- Maintain an expert-level understanding of Epicor ERP, EDI, and TMS functionality and work with end-users to advance the platforms' capabilities to expand business performance.
- Manage ERP-related projects to support business needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with ERP, EDI and TMS systems, and guide other support staff members.
- Evaluate, recommend, develop, test, and implement changes to current and future ERP & Logistics system requirements to meet organizational needs.
- Ensure end users are properly trained on enhancements for all customer-facing platform changes.
- Ensure client relationship and project success through a strong delivery focus.
- Plan and lead project work at the strategic and tactical levels.
- Collaborate with other departments to help evaluate business needs and align development work around needs.
- Provide strategic vision, mentorship and recommendations based on business and technical drivers.
- Provide proactive visibility and effectively communicate delivery targets, commitments, and progress.
- Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable tools, with a proactive focus on reducing technical debt.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and quality improvements.
- Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care, and concern with each internal and external customer.
- Support the team in overcoming roadblocks and escalate as appropriate, to VP-IT.
- Attract, mentor, and motivate staff to establish a high-performing team properly aligned to the organization’s needs.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relative experience
- 5+ years of professional IT industry experience in a manufacturing environment
- Extensive knowledge of Epicor ERP; BPMs, BAQS, SQL Servers, Integrations
- Experience managing technical operations and development teams
- Knowledge of EDI and TMS (Transformation Management System) integrations
- Prior experience moving from on premise environment to a Cloud is highly preferred
- Proven creative problem-solving ability and strategic thinking
- Highly organized with a record of prioritizing multiple initiatives and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
- Self-motivated and passionate about your work
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and inspire operations teams through strategic thinking and innovation
- Ability to coordinate resources outside of direct management to support strategies and initiatives
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to a business audience
- Proven track record of success leading an operations team in a dynamic, rapidly changing entrepreneurial environment
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to balance, prioritize and lead multiple projects in a fast-paced and complex environment
- Experience managing vendors and managed service/consulting partnerships
Why live life Big Ass?
You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join us as we build something truly remarkable!
You want benefits? We’ve got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Let’s open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Don’t forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.
Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among “Best Places to Work” offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!
Why haven’t you applied yet?
Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@bigassfans.com or call us at 1.877.244.3267.