ERP Manager

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $115,000 - $130,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

As the ERP Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our ERP system to support our manufacturing processes and business operations. In addition, you will assist in planning, managing, supporting and executing multiple projects of all sizes simultaneously across the organization. You will be responsible for managing cross-functional relationships to deliver high-quality technical support and collaborate with various departments to ensure that all IT systems meet our business needs. This role is onsite, and requires a strong understanding of ERP systems, project management, and requires excellent leadership and communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, manage, and hold team accountable to organizational policies and procedures. 
• Foster an environment that aligns with Sportech’s Core Values and builds upon a culture that is in service to our people and community.
• Visible and engaged leadership style that empowers and promotes involvement, communication, clear expectations, accountability, and a passion for excellence.
• Administer, configure, and maintain the ERP system, ensuring its stability, security, and performance.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular updates and maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
• Provide user support and assistance with ERP-related issues, ensuring timely resolution of problems. After hours support may be needed.
• Manage data integrity and oversee data integration between the ERP system and other business applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into ERP system enhancements and configurations.
• Collaborate with the IT team to integrate and optimize cloud resources across various systems, including ERP applications.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and successful Projects integrating with ERP from inception to completion.
• Coordinate team activities, set goals, and ensure timely completion of projects and tasks.
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify training needs, and foster a positive work environment.
• Participate in the planning and execution of ERP system upgrades, version migrations, and new module implementations.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate end-users on ERP functionalities, best practices, and system updates.
• Lead and manage IT professionals as needed, providing mentorship, guidance, and support in their daily tasks and professional growth.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities to keep the cloud infrastructure and ERP systems up-to-date and secure.
• Enforce security measures to protect sensitive data within the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and data privacy regulations.
• Document procedures, configurations, and changes related to the ERP applications, cloud or on prem data systems, and all system integrations.
• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies, best practices, and industry trends related to cloud infrastructure and ERP systems.
• Responsible for other tasks as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• 5 years of Epicor expertise. Kinetic cloud preferred.
• Experience in configuring and monitoring cloud resources, managing virtual machines, storage, and networking components in conjunction with the ERP system.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices for cloud-based systems and ERP applications.
• Solid understanding of data integration techniques, including ETL processes, APIs, and data synchronization.
• Solid understanding of database design principles and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to analyze system performance data, identify bottlenecks, and optimize system resources for cloud and ERP performance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Relevant certifications, such as Epicor Certified ERP Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar cloud certifications desired.

Salary : $115,000 - $130,000