ERP Planning & Manufacturing Techno-Functional Lead
ERP Planning & Manufacturing Techno-Functional Lead
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ERP Planning & Manufacturing Techno-Functional Lead
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This is a hybrid role (4 days/week onsite) at our headquarters in Fremont California. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ERP Planning & Manufacturing Techno-Functional Lead to manage the design delivery and support of Nextrackers global planning manufacturing and inventory control processes. This is a strategic role responsible for partnering with Supply Chain Operations and Manufacturing teams to implement and optimize ERP systems that drive operational agility scalability and efficiency.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on ERP technical expertise with deep functional knowledge of planning manufacturing and inventory processes in a project-based discrete manufacturing environment (captive and outsourced). Strong ERP experiencespecifically Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAPis required. As part of our large-scale ERP transformation journey this individual will lead the full project lifecycle from discovery through implementation stabilization and continuous improvement in the planning and manufacturing functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ERP Planning & Manufacturing Implementations: Provide technical leadership and functional guidance for Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP planning and manufacturing modules. Drive process design configuration testing rollout and adoption.
- Short-Term Planning: Configure and optimize Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure material availability and production efficiency.
- Manufacturing Execution: Configure and support ERP modules for shop floor control BOMs routings work orders FGI FGI and production reporting.
- Configure extend and support ERP modules; build and troubleshoot customizations reports extensions and interfaces. Support reporting and analytics requirements.
- Inventory Control: Standardize and optimize global inventory management including cycle counting lot/serial tracking valuation and warehouse management integration.
- System Optimization & Rollouts: Recommend solutions for process gaps implement phased rollout strategies and lead planning/manufacturing tracks across discovery CRPs integration data conversion UAT and deployment.
- Integration Leadership: Collaborate with IT and business teams to design test and deploy integrations between ERP PLM MES WMS TMS and advanced planning platforms.
- Data Migration: Develop and execute strategies for migrating BOMs routings work orders and inventory data into ERP with accuracy and integrity.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive KPI-based improvements in forecast accuracy planning adherence inventory turns and manufacturing efficiency.
- Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies including Generative AI Agentic AI and advanced planning solutions to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Computer Science or a related field (Masters preferred).
- 15 years of IT/Supply Chain systems experience with ERP expertise (Oracle EBS Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP).
- 10 years of hands-on experience with Planning Manufacturing and Inventory modules (Demand/Supply Planning S&OP MPS MRP BOM Work Orders Inventory).
- Strong functional knowledge of planning and manufacturing processes in discrete project-based manufacturing.
- Experience integrating ERP with PLM MES WMS TMS and advanced planning tools.
- Proven leadership in ERP transformation programs and cross-functional supply chain/manufacturing initiatives.
- Excellent project management communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced global and highly collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent supply chain certifications.
- Experience in renewable energy manufacturing or high-tech industries.
- Familiarity with advanced planning platforms (Kinaxis OMP SAP IBP Oracle Demand/Supply Planning).
- Certifications such as PMP Six Sigma or ERP vendor credentials (Oracle/SAP).
Why Join Us
- Lead ERP transformation in planning manufacturing and inventory operations at a high-growth mission-driven company.
- Partner with global teams to design and scale next-generation supply chain and manufacturing processes.
- Drive innovation and efficiency through advanced planning tools and ERP best practices.
- Competitive compensation benefits and flexible work arrangements.
Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience skills education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $180000 to $195000.
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Employment Type
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