Business Application / ERP Administrator

About the role

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Business Application / ERP Administrator to serve as the technical owner of our Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains environment and related business application integrations. This role supports key business systems across finance, supply chain, operations, IT, and external partner platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains security, including user access, permissions, audits, quotas, and security controls
• Apply sound judgment and knowledge of IT, accounting, audit, and data security standards to protect system integrity and support business workflow needs
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot workflows, stored procedures, scheduled reports, and real-time reports
• Maintain SQL Server environments, including testing and applying patches, upgrades, and new releases in a timely manner
• Provide user support and training for business application systems
• Support the research, beta testing, implementation, installation, and upgrade of system enhancements and third-party applications
• Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies, system defects, reporting issues, and integration errors
• Support SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, and future reporting platforms, including updates, code changes, report publishing, validation, and user support
• Develop and maintain documentation for end-user processes and IT system management procedures
• Maintain database systems in accordance with industry standards for data integrity, data security, and compliance
• Investigate system issues, compare multiple courses of action, and recommend practical solutions that support business needs
• Participate in company-wide business process reviews to support smoother operations, automation opportunities, and improved technology solutions

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience administering, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
• Strong experience with SQL, including T-SQL
• Experience supporting business applications used in finance, procurement, materials management, supply chain, or related business areas
• Experience investigating system issues, comparing multiple courses of action, and recommending practical solutions that support business needs
• Experience creating, maintaining, or troubleshooting workflows, stored procedures, reports, and data processes
• Experience supporting Citrix environments and published database applications (preferred)
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple departments
• Experience supporting mobile business applications or ERP modernization projects (plus)

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple departments
• Experience supporting mobile business applications or ERP modernization projects (plus)

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
• Experience with SQL, including T-SQL
• Experience supporting business applications used in finance, procurement, materials management, supply chain, or related business areas
• Experience investigating system issues, comparing multiple courses of action, and recommending practical solutions that support business needs
• Experience creating, maintaining, or troubleshooting workflows, stored procedures, reports, and data processes
• Experience supporting Citrix environments and published database applications (preferred)
• Experience supporting mobile business applications or ERP modernization projects (plus)

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
• Retirement Benefits – Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
• Professional Growth – Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
• Health Benefits – Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Work-Life Balance – Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
• Education – Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
• Insurance Perks – Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
• Work Flexibility – Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
• Employee Engagement – Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development

Pay

This full-time, exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days). After one year of employment, you will also be eligible for a generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums. The starting salary range for this role is $97,000 to $100,000 annually, paid semi-monthly.

Schedule

Full-time position.