Epicor ERP Administrator

Anova • Chicago, IL

3d • Remote

About The Position

Epicor ERP Administrator Senior / Business Systems Role Minimum 7 years Experience Remote Make a measurable and mission-critical impact. Bring your unique talents and experience to a leading company in Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions. Grow your passion into a rewarding profession by joining a dynamic and expanding organization. You’ll play a vital role that supports your success and helps drive safe, efficient, and reliable operations across industries worldwide. Anova offers opportunities that empower you to: Innovate with cutting-edge IIoT technology Be part of a global, mission-driven team Grow your skills through hands-on experience and development Make a measurable impact across industries worldwide Join us on the IT Operations team as an Epicor ERP Administrator , and help shape the future of safer, more efficient, and more reliable operations across the globe. Start your journey with Anova today!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of ERP administration or business systems experience, with meaningful ownership of an enterprise ERP platform.
• Hands-on experience with Epicor ERP, preferably Epicor Kinetic, in a manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, document, and redesign business processes, not just configure systems.
• Strong understanding of core ERP domains such as: Finance (GL, AP, AR) Supply Chain & Inventory Manufacturing / Operations Order Management
• Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations, upgrades, or cloud migrations.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform typical office tasks, including sitting or standing for extended periods, using a computer, communicating effectively, and occasionally lifting light items
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience leading or supporting a migration to Epicor Kinetic in the cloud.
• Experience serving as a functional ERP owner or product manager, not just an administrator.
• Strong background in process mapping and improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN, value stream mapping, etc.).
• Experience with Epicor tools such as: BAQs & Dashboards BPMs & workflows SSRS or advanced reporting
• Familiarity with ERP integrations (EDI, PLM, WMS, CRM) and API-based data flows.
• Experience working with third-party Epicor consultants and vendors.
• Epicor certification(s) or equivalent ERP certifications.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or multi-entity operational experience.
• Comfort working in environments undergoing organizational change and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Epicor Kinetic Platform Ownership Serve as the primary administrator and functional owner of Anova’s Epicor Kinetic ERP environment, ensuring stability, scalability, security, and alignment with business goals.
• Lead the centralization of operations onto Epicor Kinetic, consolidating processes, data, and reporting across business units.
• Own system configuration, user roles, security, environments, and release management for Epicor Kinetic (cloud and related tooling).
• Plan, test, and execute upgrades, patches, and new module deployments, coordinating with Epicor and implementation partners as needed.
• Business Process & Operational Excellence Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Leadership to understand end-to-end business processes and translate them into effective Epicor configurations.
• Proactively map current-state and future-state processes, identifying inefficiencies, manual workarounds, and opportunities for automation and standardization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, helping stakeholders understand what Epicor can and should do versus where process change is required.
• Drive continuous improvement by aligning ERP capabilities with operational KPIs and strategic initiatives.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization Play a key role in Anova’s transition to Epicor Kinetic in the cloud, including environment strategy, data migration planning, testing, and cutover support.
• Ensure cloud best practices around security, performance, data integrity, and system monitoring are followed.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to align Epicor architecture with broader enterprise systems and integration strategy.
• Automation, Configuration & Integration Design and maintain Epicor configurations, workflows, BPMs, dashboards, BAQs, and reports to streamline business operations.
• Evaluate and implement process automation using native Epicor tools before introducing customizations.
• Support and enhance integrations between Epicor and external systems (e.g., EDI, PLM, WMS, CRM, financial tools).
• Ensure data quality and consistency across integrated systems through validation, controls, and monitoring.
• Reporting, Data & Decision Support Develop and maintain operational and financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs within Epicor to support leadership decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to define reporting requirements and ensure data is trusted, timely, and actionable.
• Oversee data governance, including master data management, audits, and cleanup initiatives.
• User Enablement & Change Management Lead ERP change management efforts by supporting adoption, communication, and training during rollouts and enhancements.
• Develop training materials, SOPs, and documentation tailored to different user groups and roles.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex Epicor issues, balancing user needs with system integrity and long-term maintainability.
• Project Leadership & Governance Lead or significantly contribute to ERP-related projects including new modules, integrations, process redesigns, and system enhancements.
• Manage priorities, dependencies, and risks across concurrent initiatives.
• Maintain system documentation, architectural decisions, and process maps to support long-term sustainability.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• reward strategies
• opportunities for growth and advancement
• benefits that support your life and well-being, from health and finance to recognition and reward

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level