What are the responsibilities and job description for the Epicor Specialist position at Messina Talent Advisors?
Title: Epicor SpecialistLocation: Northwest side of Chicago (60639)Industry: Manufacturing Seeking an Epicor Specialist to support, optimize, and maintain the Epicor system across all functional areas. This role serves as a key connection between Production, Purchasing, Parts, Stockroom, and Accounting, ensuring data accuracy, streamlined workflows, and efficient ERP-driven processes. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and improving Epicor modules used in a manufacturing environment Essential Duties and Responsibilities:· Serve as the primary internal resource for Epicor support, troubleshooting, and user assistance.· Maintain, configure, and optimize Epicor modules used throughout the company.· Develop and manage BAQs, BPMs, dashboards, reports (SSRS), and user security.· Analyze business processes and recommend system-driven improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.· Train new and existing users on Epicor functionality, best practices, and new releases.· Work closely with department leads to document requirements, map workflows, and translate operational needs into Epicor solutions.· Support and improve inventory management processes and accurate manufacturing and purchasing transactions.· Troubleshoot data discrepancies, process failures, and workflow issues; implement corrective actions and long-term fixes.· Coordinate with IT and external Epicor support when escalations or system-level changes are needed.· Maintain accurate documentation for system changes, procedures, and configurations.· Lead or support ERP-related continuous improvement initiatives, version upgrades, module rollouts, and integrations Requirements:· 3 years of Epicor ERP experience in a manufacturing environment (Kinetic preferred).· Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, inventory control, job management, purchasing, and financial transactions.· Experience with BAQs, BPMs, Dashboards, Report Builder/SSRS, and user security setup.· Ability to troubleshoot Epicor errors, transaction issues, and workflow failures.· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail.· Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support and train end users.· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL familiarity a plus.· Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.That's the Messina Talent Advantage.For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000