Microsoft Dynamics AX Functional Consultant

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by Jenny Lowry

Locations: Cleveland/Columbus/Cincinnati, Ohio

Socius is actively seeking an experienced, client focused and results-driven Microsoft Dynamics AX Functional Consultant to successfully implement Microsoft Dynamics AX and other related products in mid-market sized Distribution and Manufacturing businesses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site consulting services for implementation projects, including but not limited to:
  • Implement Dynamics AX
  • Understand, communicate, interpret, and document business processes and requirements
  • Create and develop design specifications including gap/fit analysis documentation
  • Configure Dynamics AX environment to meet client requirements
  • Work with technical team to design, test, and implement customizations
  • Provide end-user training and end-user support throughout the implementation
• Perform ongoing support services to existing clients as needed via email/phone support and on-site visits
• Develop and continually refine ERP implementation standards and tools/documents
• Utilize ERP implementation standards and tools/documents
• Participate in project quality assurance process as appropriate
• Provide sales support as needed
• Participate in user group meetings as a presenter/subject matter expert resource
• Perform mentoring and/or coaching to team members and share knowledge amongst all team members
• Communicate with technical services team to ensure a project’s technical requirements are met

Requirements:

• Strong ERP product knowledge (i.e. SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, Navision, BAAN, PeopleSoft) with implementation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of Dynamics AX implementations experience and participation in at least 1 full life cycle implementation or 5 years large scale ERP implementation experience (JD Edwards, SAP, Epicor 9, etc.)
• Ability to translate experience in distribution or manufacturing environments to creatively solve client business/application issues
• Experience with modeling business process and translating requirements into a business application
• Excellent presentation and communication skills targeted to effectively present information to C-level management, public groups, and/or board of directors
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to quality, self-motivation, and a desire to succeed
• Possess business consulting, project definition, estimating, sales, and strategic and tactical planning skills for engagements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, logistics management, computer science or information systems or equivalent
• Possess a professional presence suitable for direct client interaction by telephone or in-person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Technologies (MS SQL Server, MS .NET, MS SharePoint, MS Business Intelligence) a plus
• Certification in Dynamics AX Financials, Trade and Logistics, or Production a plus
• Project Management and/or experience with best practice implementation methodologies a plus
• APICS/CPA/CPIM certification a plus

To Apply:

For consideration, please email your resume and salary requirements to careers@socius1.com or mail to Socius, Attn: HR, 5747 Perimeter Drive, Suite 200, Dublin, Ohio 43017. No phone calls please. Socius is an Equal Opportunity Employer.