Implementation Consultant

KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP•Cary, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work. Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively The primary role is the successful delivery of orders and projects enabling customers to use our Software Solutions to successfully run their day to day business. Activities include business discovery and requirements gathering, training and implementation/configuration of our products. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you may be required to take part in sales process assisting with demonstrations and attending Trade Shows. You will work closely with other departments such as The Project Office, Provisioning, Support, Research and Development and Finance.

Requirements

Computer Science, Information Systems or Business Management degree or relevant experience.
Previous and demonstrable experience in successfully delivering complex ERP/Shop Management Systems.
Previous and demonstrable experience in requirements gathering, configuration, installation and training.
Business industry knowledge – experience of one or more Distribution Markets in which Kerridge Commercial Systems operates.
A working knowledge of Databases SQL, Oracle.
Familiarity with common operating systems e.g. Windows, Linux and applications such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project).
Excellent communication skills including skills in socialising ideas, influencing, facilitation and training.
Excellent customer service and customer facing skills to work alongside customers on and off site.
Ability to work under pressure with limited time, direction and guidance to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Project a professional image at all times.
Be adaptable and work as an effective member of a team.
Be organized and manage workload efficiently in particular submitting consultancy documentation, timesheets, site visits, completing project check lists, obtaining customer sign off for consultancy work undertaken.
Work conscientiously and use own initiative.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Tire & Service Industry
Working knowledge of accounting
Exposure to standard project methodology and implementation activities.

Responsibilities

Business requirements analysis (business process review), document results for implementation planning.
Requirements gathering, evaluate customer needs and formulate solutions (within current software capabilities) to meet cost and timelines of the project.
Where gap in functionality exist, and are discovered during the implementation, perform analysis and Identify alternate solutions using standard functionality.
Where customizations, enhancements are quired assist R&D in scoping the requirements. Provide word-arounds to maintain pace of implementation.
Advise customers on the business processes and best practices related to our products.
Analyse customer problems and needs and proactively proposes solutions.
Train users on application functionality and new processes.
Implement data conversion and testing strategies.
Manage individual implementation plans and report task and project status to management
Ensure tracking of issues, change requests and risk on assigned projects. Own timely escalation of issues/changes to project management.
Keep informed of new product versions.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Provide feedback to appropriate departments for improvement in product design and service quality.
Efficiently manage communications with client, local and remote project teams.
Act as an SME to other departments providing advices, guidance and assistance when directed.
Other duties as assigned commensurate with the post.