D365 Business Central Senior Manufacturing Consultant

This position is based in the United States and offers the opportunity to guide organizations through complex ERP transformation initiatives focused on manufacturing and operational excellence.

About the role

You will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients optimize production processes, supply chain operations, inventory management, and business workflows. Working with cross-functional teams, you will translate business challenges into scalable ERP solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The position combines consulting expertise, process improvement, client engagement, and solution design within a collaborative environment. You will lead discovery sessions, implementations, training, and continuous improvement initiatives that create measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP implementations for manufacturing clients across short- and long-term projects.
• Act as a senior functional consultant and trusted advisor across manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, production planning, shop floor execution, costing, and operational processes.
• Analyze existing manufacturing workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend ERP-enabled solutions that support business objectives.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, configuration decisions, solution designs, and testing strategies.
• Facilitate discovery workshops, design sessions, fit-gap analyses, conference room pilots, user acceptance testing, and end-user training.
• Partner with operations, finance, engineering, warehouse, and leadership teams to align ERP capabilities with business processes.
• Support project execution through status reporting, issue management, risk escalation, scope tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Mentor consultants and contribute to internal methodologies, best practices, templates, and reusable manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and integration specialists to ensure effective ERP delivery.
• Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, and an inclusive working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, ERP consulting, implementation, or ERP support roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including make-to-stock, make-to-order, engineer-to-order, discrete manufacturing, production planning, bills of materials, routings, capacity planning, inventory, and costing.
• 3+ years of experience working with ERP manufacturing solutions, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading client workshops, documenting requirements, managing stakeholders, and translating operational needs into ERP solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage executives and operational teams.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and customer service mindset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Values-driven mindset with integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, build trust, and drive initiatives forward without relying on formal authority.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a midpoint salary range of approximately $150,000 USD.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote work options and occasional client-site travel.
• Flexible Time Off policy available from the first day of employment.
• Paid holidays and additional time-off opportunities when project schedules allow.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• Employer contributions toward Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Paid parental bonding leave for birth, adoption, and foster children.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental wellbeing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Employee and client referral bonus programs.
• Pet insurance options.
• Paid volunteer opportunities through community initiatives.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and career growth.