Information Systems Business Central Consultant

MECO (a Grundfos Company) is a world leader in the manufacture of engineered products for water purification serving a multiple of industries. You will find our products in the most demanding and critical applications. For over 90 years we have produced ultra-pure water for life saving drugs, on offshore platforms, in harsh environments and remote locations with the US Army, Navy and Air Force.

MECO is an innovative technology company making one essential product – pure water. We engineer our products to minimize environmental impacts by incorporating high efficiency energy, recovering input, minimizing discharge and reducing the water footprint. Our team is committed to maintaining quality and the pursuit of excellence while maximizing greener efforts. At MECO, we are making a difference, and you will too!

We are seeking an Information Systems Business Central Consultant for our Mandeville, LA facility.

Job Description

Job Title: Information Systems Business Central Consultant

Job Role: IS Consultant

Department: IT

Reports To: IT Water Treatment Business Applications Manager

Organization/

Business Unit: GMA/ IS

Status: Exempt

Vacancy: Yes

Salary Range: CAD $81,500 - $113,350

(Actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience)



Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to serve as a Business Central (BC) consultant responsible for driving system changes, enhancements, and continuous improvements within the ERP platform supporting Grundfos Water Treatment Americas. The consultant will take ownership of the Business Central application, ensuring system stability, alignment with business requirements, and full transparency of ongoing initiatives handled by external suppliers.

In addition, the role acts as a coordinator—maintaining a clear functional overview of the solution landscape, prioritizing incoming requests, collaborating closely with business stakeholders, and ensuring that all changes adhere to Grundfos IT governance standards. This position plays a critical role in supporting digital growth, harmonization efforts, and process optimization across the American business units.

The consultant will also contribute to the ongoing development of a global Application Solution organization, working closely with colleagues across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Business Central Consulting & System Enhancements (70%):

• Configure, customize, and enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central based on business needs.
• Analyze requirements, translate them into functional/technical specifications, and ensure high‑quality implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and support system optimization across business processes.
• Ensure solution design complies with global Grundfos IT architecture guidelines.
• Ensure continued documentation of solutions. Knowledge transfer to peers, end-users, and stakeholders.

Coordination & Vendor Management (20%)

• Act as the primary coordinator between business stakeholders and external BC support vendors.
• Maintain an overview of all ongoing tasks, ensuring clarity in scope, deadlines, and responsibilities.
• Evaluate vendor deliverables and ensure solutions meet quality standards and business expectations.

Support, Communication & Stakeholder Interaction (10%)

• Handle selected 2nd‑level support requests related to BC system functionality.
• Communicate proactively with the business, providing transparency, expectation management, and solution recommendations.
• Support change management activities, including training, documentation, and adoption.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Stable and Reliable BC Platform: Ensures the ERP platform supports day‑to‑day operations with minimal disruption.
• High Stakeholder Satisfaction: Provides clear communication, timely delivery, and trusted guidance to the business.
• Effective Coordination with Vendors: Maintains overview and quality control of all BC-related tasks and enhancements.
• Strong Requirement Translation: Converts business needs into high‑quality system solutions with measurable value.
• Compliance with IT Standards: Ensures adherence to Grundfos IT processes, security, and governance policies.
• Responsible for performing duties in a safe manner and promoting safety in accordance with Water Treatment Americas safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with Quality Management Systems in accordance with Water Treatment Americas internal quality standards.
• Complete all responsibilities while ensuring adherence to Water Treatment Americas Delegation of Authority.
• Other duties as assigned.

Posting, Reporting, And Work Relations

• The position reports directly to the IT Water Treatment Application Solutions Manager.
• The consultant will work as part of a global Grundfos IT team, collaborating frequently with colleagues in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• Primary stakeholders include operations, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, customer service, and commercial teams across the U.S. and Canada.
• The role interacts closely with external BC service providers and internal IT functions to ensure coordinated delivery and alignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Dynamics NAV) in a consulting or application specialist capacity.
• Strong proficiency in BC configuration, customization, and core functional areas, such as Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Warehousing, or Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating external vendors or support partners, ensuring quality deliverables and clear communication.
• Extension Development using Microsoft AL Language.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates customer centricity and builds strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• High degree of accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset—comfortable working in a global environment.
• Structured, analytical, and proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to balance detailed hands‑on work with big-picture coordination.
• High proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Deep functional understanding of Business Central and its application to business processes.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, business‑friendly language.
• Proven ability to take ownership, work independently, and drive tasks and solutions end‑to‑end in a fast‑moving environment.