ERP Administrator

Hybrid position, 3 days onsiteWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Applications Administrator with a strong focus on ERP Administration and SAP S4/HANA experience. This position is extremely hands-on. The client is doing a migration from SYSPRO ERP to SAP HANA (SAP S4/HANA). The Enterprise Applications Administrator will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the suite of business applications that power our manufacturing operations, including the ERP system, MES system, and other business applications. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen to ensure that systems meet the needs of our employees and contribute to overall operational excellence. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for overseeing the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ERP application (SAP S4/HANA) to support various business functions. The Company currently uses Syspro for its ERP.Key Responsibilities:Applications Management & Strategy: Oversee the administration, optimization, and maintenance of all business applications, including ERP, MES, and other software tools. Develop strategies for integrating and evolving applications to meet business goals and operational requirements. Manage system configuration, patching, and updates to align with business requirements.ERP System Administration: Oversee the day-to-day management of the ERP system, ensuring its optimal performance, reliability, and security.Support and Troubleshooting: Provide support to users by troubleshooting issues, escalating when necessary, and working with vendors, consultants, and contractors to resolve application-related incidents or system errors.System Integration & Enhancements: Collaborate with IT and business units to assess, design, and implement system integrations with business applications. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement new features or system upgrades.Data Management & Reporting: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data within the ERP system, oversee data migration processes, and create and manage reports for business analysis.User Training & Documentation: Develop and conduct training sessions for end-users, ensuring they are proficient in using applications selected by the Company. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for application, ERP, and MES system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.Security and Compliance: Work closely with IT security teams to ensure that premise and cloud applications comply with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements. Implement and maintain user access controls and audit trails. Lead audit and remediation activities and teams.Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for application vendors, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Manage vendor relationships and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met. Collaborate with business leaders to define and prioritize software and database needs.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.Proven work experience (6 years) of full-time business experience, primarily managing and administering SAP S4/HANA (version 2.0 or newer experience is required).3 years’ work-related experience in SAP ABAP, SAP Business Objects, including interfacing SAP to Azure Data Lake and PowerBIIn-depth knowledge of software and database (premise and cloud) systems configurations, customizations, and troubleshootingStrong understanding of business processes (finance, supply chain, HR, etc.) and how they relate to applicationsExperience with data migration, system upgrades, integrations, and reportingKnowledge of general application, database, and SAP security best practices and data compliance standardsExcellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issuesStrong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and end-usersAbility to create technical documentation and user training materialsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of SYSPRO ERP v7.16 years of work experience with SQL language and SQL databasesData architecture and/or engineering experienceSAP AI systems development and maintenanceExperience with business intelligence (BI) tools and data analysisNotesNote: Candidate may be asked to support Day/Evening/Weekend/As required to support ERP and other systemsTravel: Less than 10% Domestic/International travel may be required for training, vendor meetings, or project rolloutsCompany DescriptionGCR Professional Services is an engineering and information technology staffing firm (direct-hire, consultants, contract-to-hire).