Epicor SME​/Lead

The Epicor Kinetic (Public Cloud) Techno-Functional Analyst is a key member of the IT organization responsible for supporting, optimizing, and expanding Epicor Kinetic across a manufacturing subsidiary and future operating companies. This role combines functional ERP expertise with technical configuration capabilities and serves as the primary internal Epicor subject matter expert within IT. The position will initially support a $100M manufacturing subsidiary undergoing Epicor Kinetic adoption and will evolve to support additional subsidiaries as part of a broader ERP standardization strategy.

The candidate will partner closely with business stakeholders, plant leadership, IT teams, outside ERP consultants, and Epicor support resources to help ensure Epicor Kinetic remains stable, scalable, and aligned with business growth. This role will play a critical part in internal system ownership, user support, testing, training, process improvement, and post-go-live continuous improvement.

stakeholder management, techno functional

stakeholder management,techno functional

Functional Domain Support The candidate should have experience supporting Epicor processes in the following areas:
Manufacturing & Operations Production Management Planning and Scheduling Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain & Inventory Purchasing Management Inventory control and warehouse processes Material planning and procurement workflows Customer & Sales Operations Sales Order Management and fulfillment lifecycle Quote and order-related process flow Customer service and order visibility processes Engineering & Product Lifecycle Engineering Management Engineering Change Notice (ECN) workflows BOM and revision control Quality Management Quality assurance processes and inspections Finance Process Awareness General understanding of how Epicor operational activity impacts costing, inventory valuation, and downstream financial reporting Ability to partner effectively with finance users without requiring deep ownership of all accounting functions Engineering Integration QBuild / CADLink integration with Solid Works preferred Business Process Optimization Partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, finance, engineering, and customer service teams to: o Analyze end-to-end business processes o Identify inefficiencies and manual workarounds o Implement system-driven improvements Drive improvements in: o Production execution and scheduling o Inventory accuracy and traceability o MRP effectiveness o Purchasing and order flow o User adoption and process consistency Promote scalable and standardized processes across subsidiaries where appropriate Implementation Partnership, Enhancements & Continuous Improvement Partner with outside ERP consultants during implementation, rollout, stabilization, and enhancement efforts Gather and document business requirements Translate requirements into Epicor configuration and process recommendations

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Brook, IL.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,…