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Description

About Us:

Rand Technology is fast-growing semiconductor distribution and brokerage company undergoing a major digital transformation. We are implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Dynamics CE as CRM as our global ERP platform to modernize operations, finance, supply chain, and reporting capabilities. Our mission is to build a scalable, integrated Microsoft-centric ecosystem that drives operational excellence, visibility, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. 

Role Summary 

We are seeking a hands-on ERP Manager for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to play a critical role in the implementation, configuration, and ongoing ownership of our upcoming ERP platform.

This role is not a purely managerial position. We are looking for a tactical, detail-oriented ERP leader who will:

Work day-to-day inside the system

Act as the primary liaison between business users, IT leadership, and the implementation partner

Provide hands-on configuration and validation

Drive requirements, testing, and user adoption

You will work closely with the CIO and serve as the internal owner and operator of Business Central, ensuring the system is configured correctly, aligned with business needs, and successfully adopted across the organization.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Preferred location is Irvine, CA but we will consider a remote employee anywhere in the US (with some travel requirements as needed)

Essential Functions

ERP Implementation & Partner Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation
• Work closely under the direction of the CIO and in coordination with the ERP Steering Committee
•  Perform hands-on configuration within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central across key modules (Inventory, Supply Chain, Sales, Purchasing, Finance) 
• Serve as primary point of contact for the external implementation partner
•  Drive scope management and issue resolution. Coordinate internal stakeholders and ensure business alignment throughout implementation (Data Migration, CRP, UAT) 
• Provide practical, system-level input on how Business Central should be configured to support business processes 
• Coordinate Conference Room Pilot (CRP) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) 
•  Manage test scenarios with Implementation partner, scripts, and validation processes 
•  Ensure all business scenarios are properly tested before go-live 

Business Central Subject Matter Expertise

• Act as the internal Business Central SME and trusted advisor to cross-functional teams
• Guide business leaders on configuration decisions, process optimization, and system capabilities
• Ensure solution design aligns with operational scalability and long-term strategy
• Define and enforce ERP governance standards and best practices

Configuration, Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Oversee system configuration across modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Inventory, Sales, Purchasing, etc.)
• Troubleshoot system issues, performance concerns, integrations, and extensions
• Manage change requests, enhancements, and system improvements

Operations, Support & User Enablement

• Provide ongoing ERP system administration and post-go-live support
• Lead user enablement initiatives, training programs, and adoption strategies
• Develop documentation, SOPs, and process guides
• Monitor system health and continuously improve efficiency and usability

Integration & Data Coordination

• Coordinate integrations with CRM, analytics platforms, and external systems
• Work closely with IT and data teams to ensure data accuracy and reporting reliability 
• Ensure ERP structure supports downstream analytics and business intelligence initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field 
•  5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central , Dynamics CE implementations 
•  Proven experience working directly inside ERP systems (configuration, setup, troubleshooting)  
•  Experience working closely with ERP implementation partners 
•  Strong understanding of Business Central configuration, modules, workflows, and best practices 
•  Strong ability to act as a bridge between business users and technical teams 
•  Ability to serve as a trusted advisor and internal SME 

Nice to Have/Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience in semiconductor, distribution, or supply chain environments 
•  Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate)
•  Exposure to Dynamics 365 CRM or Dataverse integrations  
•  Experience with ERP governance, data migration, and change management frameworks 

 Rand Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.