Manufacturing Solution Architect – Microsoft Dynamics 365

Bio-Techne • Minneapolis, MN

15h

About The Position

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Pay Range: $133,300.00 - $219,100.00 Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of manufacturing capabilities within our global Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) platform. This role will be responsible for defining end-to-end manufacturing solutions across a complex, multi-ERP landscape, including the transition of acquired manufacturing businesses onto D365. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in discrete and/or process manufacturing , strong functional knowledge of D365, and the ability to partner across business and IT to deliver scalable, standardized solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring both strategic thinking and execution , with close collaboration across ERP, MES, integration, and data teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in ERP solution architecture or functional leadership roles
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) manufacturing modules:
• Production Control
• Master Planning (MRP/MPS)
• Inventory Management
• Proven experience in manufacturing environments (life sciences, medical device, or regulated industries preferred)
• Experience supporting or integrating with MES systems
• Strong understanding of:
• Discrete and/or process manufacturing
• Supply chain and inventory flows
• Shop floor execution processes
• Experience with multi-entity, global ERP implementations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ERP consolidation or post-acquisition integration
• Familiarity with Azure integration patterns (Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs)
• Exposure to LIMS, quality systems, or regulated manufacturing environments (GxP)
• Experience working with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps) for manufacturing insights
• Microsoft certifications in D365 F&O (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design Lead the design of end-to-end manufacturing processes in D365, including:
• Plan to Produce (MPS/MRP)
• Production Control (discrete and/or process manufacturing)
• Shop floor execution
• Inventory and warehouse integration
• Define scalable solutions for multi-site, multi-entity manufacturing operations
• Translate business requirements into solution designs, functional specifications, and architecture artifacts
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and long-term ERP strategy
• ERP + MES Integration Partner with technical architects to define integration between D365 and MES systems (e.g., shop floor systems, work instructions, data collection)
• Define system-of-record boundaries (ERP vs MES vs LIMS)
• Support design of:
• Production order integration
• Inventory synchronization
• Quality and traceability flows
• Global Standardization & Transformation Drive process standardization across acquired entities transitioning from legacy ERPs (e.g., AX, Business Central, QAD, WinBiz, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to reduce customization and promote out-of-the-box D365 capabilities
• Contribute to the 5-year ERP + MES transformation roadmap
• Implementation Leadership Act as the functional lead during D365 implementations:
• Guide configuration decisions
• Support design workshops and fit/gap analysis
• Oversee functional testing and validation
• Partner with system integrators and internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with:
• Operations / Manufacturing leadership
• Supply chain, quality, and finance teams
• Technical architects, developers, and integration teams
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business on manufacturing system capabilities and best practices

Benefits

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed