Microsoft Dynamics Consultant

We are partnering with a leading Food & Beverage manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) Consultant to join its internal ERP team.This is an excellent opportunity for a D365 F&O professional looking to move into an end-user environment, take ownership of a business-critical ERP platform, and make a direct impact on manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse and distribution operations.The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership and operational teams to optimize D365 F&O, improve business processes and support the organization's continued growth.Unlike traditional consulting roles, this position offers the opportunity to own and continuously improve a single D365 F&O environment, build long-term relationships with the business and see the results of your work firsthand.Key ResponsibilitiesD365 F&O Functional Consulting & OptimizationServe as an internal D365 F&O subject matter expert across supply chain, manufacturing, inventory and warehouse operations.Configure, maintain and enhance D365 F&O to support evolving business requirements.Identify opportunities to improve existing ERP processes, workflows and system functionality.Translate business requirements into functional solutions and system enhancements.Troubleshoot complex functional issues and provide ongoing post-go-live support.Manufacturing, Supply Chain & DistributionSupport D365 F&O modules including Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Advanced Warehouse Management, Procurement and Production Control.Optimize manufacturing processes including production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory management.Improve warehouse operations covering receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping and replenishment.Support food manufacturing requirements including batch tracking, lot traceability, expiration dates and inventory control.Collaborate with procurement, production, warehouse and logistics teams to streamline operations.ERP Projects & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in D365 F&O implementations, enhancements, integrations and system upgrades.Lead requirements gathering, functional design, configuration, testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).Work with external Microsoft partners and internal technical teams to deliver solutions.Develop training materials, document processes and support end-user adoption.Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data accuracy and operational efficiency.Required Experience5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365 Finance & Operations.Strong functional knowledge of D365 Supply Chain Management, particularly inventory, warehousing, procurement or manufacturing.Experience supporting or delivering D365 F&O implementations and post-go-live enhancements.Understanding of manufacturing, distribution and supply chain business processes.Experience gathering business requirements, configuring solutions and supporting functional testing.Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and nontechnical business stakeholders.Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience within a Food & Beverage manufacturing or distribution organization.Experience working for a Microsoft Dynamics implementation partner and an interest in transitioning to an internal end-user position.Knowledge of Advanced Warehouse Management (AWM/WMS), Transportation Management and Production Control.Understanding of batch manufacturing, quality management, lot traceability and shelf-life management.Experience with Power BI, Power Platform, EDI or third-party ERP integrations.Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications.Why Join?End-user ownership: Take responsibility for improving and supporting a business-critical D365 F&O environment.Direct business impact: Work closely with manufacturing, warehouse and supply chain leaders to deliver measurable improvements.Long-term stability: Move away from client-to-client consulting and become a key member of an internal ERP team.Interesting projects: Contribute to ERP enhancements, process optimization, integrations and future transformation initiatives.Career development: Build deep industry knowledge and develop into a senior functional, solution architecture or ERP leadership position.The Ideal CandidateWe are particularly interested in speaking with D365 F&O Functional Consultants who have strong experience across Advanced Warehouse Management, Inventory, Transportation, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management.You may currently be working for a Microsoft Dynamics partner delivering implementations for manufacturing and distribution clients, or already working internally for an end user.Most importantly, you are someone who enjoys solving operational challenges, working directly with business users and taking ownership of the long-term success of a D365 F&O environment.