D365 F&O Solution Architect

D365 F&O Solution Architect – Solution Architect, D365, Dynamics 365, D365 F&O, Dynamics365 Finance & Operations, F&SCM, Manufacturing, Production, Bill of materials, BOMs, Formulas, Routes, Production Planning, Master Planning, D365 Finance and Operations, F&SCM, Finance & Supply Chain Management Dynamics AX, AX2012, AX2009, D365, Solution Architect - $150,000 - $190,000 – Perm - Illinois

We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of manufacturing capabilities within our clients global Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) platform.

This role will be responsible for defining end-to-end manufacturing solutions across a complex, multi-ERP landscape, including the transition of acquired manufacturing businesses onto D365. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in discrete and/or process manufacturing, strong functional knowledge of D365, and the ability to partner across business and IT to deliver scalable, standardized solutions.

This is a hands-on architecture role requiring both strategic thinking and execution, with close collaboration across ERP, MES, integration, and data teams.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 8 years of experience in ERP solution architecture or functional leadership roles
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) manufacturing modules:
• Production Control
• Master Planning (MRP/MPS)
• Inventory Management
• Proven experience in manufacturing environments (life sciences, medical device, or regulated industries preferred)
• Experience supporting or integrating with MES systems
• Strong understanding of:
• Discrete and/or process manufacturing
• Supply chain and inventory flows
• Shop floor execution processes
• Experience with multi-entity, global ERP implementations

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of end-to-end manufacturing processes in D365, including:
• Plan to Produce (MPS/MRP)
• Production Control (discrete and/or process manufacturing)
• Shop floor execution
• Inventory and warehouse integration
• Define scalable solutions for multi-site, multi-entity manufacturing operations
• Translate business requirements into solution designs, functional specifications, and architecture artifacts
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and long-term ERP strategy
• Provide expert guidance on business system design and implementation
• Effectively promote Dynamics capability within the business ensuring further adoption throughout the business
• Define training needs within the team and coach other team members
• Meet and exceed the businesses expectations of business knowledge, skills and behaviour
• Identify risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary
• Ensure Dynamics updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally

Location: Illinois

Candidates must be eligible to work in this country.

Catch Resource Management is a leading provider of Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, NetSuite, EPM and other ERP resources to both end users and to product suppliers/authors.

Our consultants deliver a completely professional resourcing service, always backed up by our team of ERP specialists who are all experienced in full project life cycle implementation and support, thus ensuring that we fully understand our clients’ requirements and our candidates’ skills.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this position we would welcome your application, however please note that we receive high levels of responses to our advertisements so can only immediately respond to those that are a close match. However, if you are interested in hearing about similar positions then please register on our website: www.catchgroup.com.