Business Application ​/ ERP Administrator

Business Application / ERP Administrator

Location: Columbia, MD

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Who are we?

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu's outstanding reputation and "Excellence in Science." People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu's continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?

What can Shimadzu offer YOU?

• Our Culture - A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
• Competitive Compensation - Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
• Retirement Benefits - Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
• Professional Growth - Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
• Health Benefits - Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Work-Life Balance - Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
• Education - Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
• Insurance Perks - Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
• Work Flexibility - Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
• Employee Engagement - Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal development

Position Summary:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Business Application / ERP Administrator to support our current Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains environment while playing a key role in the company's multi-year transition to SAP S/4

HANA Cloud ERP. This position serves as a bridge between current-state ERP operations and future-state business process and system modernization efforts. The role supports key business systems across finance, supply chain, inventory management, operations, IT, and external partner platforms, helping ensure the reliability, security, integrity, and compliance of ERP data and processes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, IT teams, external vendors, consultants, and project implementation partners to translate functional business needs into stable, auditable, and well-controlled system solutions and SAP module capabilities.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintain Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains security, including user access, permissions, audits, quotas, and security controls

• Support ERP modernization activities related to the company's migration from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to SAP S/4
  
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• Help maintain operational continuity in Great Plains while supporting the transition to the company's future ERP platform
• Participate in current-state and future-state business process reviews across finance, procurement, supply chain, inventory, order management, and related ERP functions
• Assist with ERP data readiness, master data cleanup, mapping, validation, reconciliation, migration support, testing, and cutover planning between Great Plains and SAP S/4
  
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• Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, consultants, and project implementation partners to document requirements, understand SAP module capabilities, validate configurations, test business process alignment, processes, and support testing, and contribute to ERP transformation activities

• Apply sound judgment and knowledge of IT, accounting, audit, and data security standards to protect system integrity and support business workflow needs
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot workflows, stored procedures, scheduled reports, and real-time reports
• Maintain SQL Server environments, including testing and applying patches, upgrades, and new releases in a timely manner
• Provide user support and training for business application systems

• Support the research, evaluation, beta testing, installation, upgrade, and adoption of system enhancements and third-party applications

• Perform and validate master data updates, including item attributes, tariff/HTS fields, credit limits, pricing data, and related business data
• Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies, system defects, reporting issues, and integration errors
• Support SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, and future reporting platforms, including updates, code changes, report publishing, validation, and user support
• Develop and maintain documentation for end-user processes and IT system management procedures
• Maintain database systems in accordance with industry standards for data integrity, data security, and compliance
• Observe user processes, respond to user needs, and proactively identify opportunities for system and process improvement
• Participate in company-wide business process reviews to support smoother operations, automation opportunities, and improved…