Epicor Kinetic Implementation Consultant (Contract 6 Months)

Location: Preferred Pennsylvania (PA) Open to Remote (Travel Required)
Engagement Type: Contract (6 Months)
Environment: On-Premises Implementation
User Base: 25 Users

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Epicor Implementation Consultant to lead and drive an on-premises Epicor Kinetic implementation for a 25-user manufacturing environment.

This role requires a hands-on ERP leader who can own data migration configure manufacturing modules drive project execution and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings deep Epicor manufacturing expertise and the ability to stabilize and optimize ERP systems in a discrete manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Epicor Kinetic on-prem implementation

• Own project execution including scope timeline deliverables and stakeholder communication

• Drive data migration strategy cleansing mapping validation and execution

• Configure and optimize Epicor Manufacturing modules

• Support Finance Sales Production and Materials functional areas

• Oversee MRP setup and optimization

• Configure MES and shop floor functionality

• Develop and deploy BAQs BPMs Dashboards and reports

• Validate BOMs (Bill of Materials) and MOMs (Methods of Manufacturing)

• Ensure pricing structures and costing models are properly configured

• Support server coordination and on-prem deployment considerations

• Facilitate workshops with business users to align ERP functionality with operational workflows

• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors

• Establish governance and best practices for data integrity and system sustainability

Required Technical Expertise (Skills Taxonomy Optimized)

ERP & Platform

• Epicor Kinetic (On-Prem)

• Epicor ERP Implementation

• ERP Project Leadership

• ERP System Stabilization

Manufacturing & Operations

• Discrete Manufacturing

• Make-to-Order (MTO)

• Production Management

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Methods of Manufacturing (MOM)

• Job Management

• Shop Floor Control

• Material Maintenance

• Inventory Management

• Standard Costing

• Production Scheduling

Data & Technical

• Data Migration Strategy

• Data Mapping & Validation

• DMT (Data Management Tool)

• Master Data Governance

• SQL Querying

• Business Activity Queries (BAQs)

• Business Process Management (BPMs)

• Epicor Dashboards

• Report Development

Finance & Commercial

• Epicor Financials

• GL Integration

• Cost Accounting

• Sales Order Management

• Pricing Configuration

Infrastructure

• On-Prem ERP Deployment

• Server Coordination

• Environment Management

• User Security & Role Configuration

Required Qualifications

• 7 years Epicor ERP experience

• Multiple full-cycle Epicor implementations (on-prem preferred)

• Strong hands-on experience with DMT and data migration execution

• Deep knowledge of Epicor Manufacturing suite

• Proven experience configuring MRP and MES

• Strong BAQ BPM and Dashboard development skills

• Experience supporting Finance and Sales modules

• Ability to lead cross-functional ERP projects independently

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working directly with executive leadership and operational teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in furniture or contract manufacturing environments

• Experience rescuing or stabilizing challenged ERP implementations

• Pennsylvania-based (or willing to travel as needed)

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong executive presence

• Clear and confident communicator

• Ability to translate technical ERP concepts into operational language

• Process-oriented and detail-driven

• High accountability and ownership mindset

• Comfortable working in high-visibility transformation initiatives