ERP Functional Lead Manufacturing- Remote (Mexico)

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role

 The ERP Functional Manufacturing Lead will lead the analysis, design, implementation, and support of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) Manufacturing modules. This role is critical in optimizing manufacturing operations, improving supply chain efficiency, and ensuring ERP system alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ERP systems, particularly JD Edwards, and will be responsible for driving system enhancements, troubleshooting, and providing functional support for manufacturing processes supported by the JD Edwards systems at Vantive. The Functional Manufacturing Lead will also collaborate closely with third-party support and delivery teams to ensure effective and efficient solutions are implemented to streamline manufacturing operations.

Vantive is a recent divestiture of a larger company.  The candidate will play a key role in cloning the current applications to stand up a new technology landscape which allows Vantive to operate separately from the previous owner’s systems and exit from the Transition Services Agreements (TSA).  This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed company and make a difference in the healthcare industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working with the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) and technology teams to ensure business needs are clearly understood and JD Edwards Manufacturing solutions meet the needs and expectations of the business.

• Fulfilling the JD Edwards Manufacturing SME role, including Requirements Planning (MRP), Shop Floor Control, Product Data Management, Manufacturing Completions, and Inventory Management.

• Ensure that the JDE Manufacturing modules are aligned with medical device industry compliance standards, including FDA regulations. Support validation documentation, traceability, electronic records/signatures, audit readiness, and robust change control procedures to meet regulatory and quality system requirements.

• Actively participate in the program to clone JD Edwards applications and processes into Vantive’s JDE instances and ensure the cloned applications are working as expected.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Finance, Supply chain, Commercial, HR, etc) to ensure smooth integration of the JDE Manufacturing processes with the business processes supported by these teams. 

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional specifications and system solutions. 

• Partner with third-party support and delivery teams to manage and resolve any issues related to JD Edwards applications, ensuring timely and effective delivery of system enhancements and support. 

• Configure and support JD Manufacturing modules, ensuring business needs are met and processes are streamlined. 

• Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including integration with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Familiarity with real-time production tracking, shop floor data collection, work order execution, and performance analytics to enhance manufacturing efficiency and visibility.

• Identify areas for process improvement, optimize current workflows, and recommend best practices to streamline financial operations. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve integration errors with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and supply chain systems interfaced with Vantive’s JDE instances. 

• Provide end-user training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure effective system adoption. 

• Drive and lead JD Edwards EnterpriseOne upgrade initiatives, contributing deep functional expertise across manufacturing modules. Oversee requirements definition, impact assessments, functional validation, and user enablement to ensure smooth transition and optimal system performance after the upgrade.

• Play a critical role in continuous improvement initiatives by utilizing cloned applications to develop more efficient, scalable, and adaptable solutions. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• 7+ years of experience working with JD Edwards ERP, specifically in Manufacturing and related modules (Requirements Planning (MRP), Shop Floor Control, Product Data Management, Manufacturing Completions, and Inventory Management)

• Bachelor’s degree in business information systems, Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or similar field.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes and related best practices, with hands-on experience in system configuration and support.

• Proven ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot JD Edwards systems and integrations

• Experience with JD Edwards 9.2 or later versions is highly preferred. 

• Spanish and English speaking and written communication skills are mandatory.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies. 

• Experience in working with third-party support and delivery teams to drive solutions and ensure timely project delivery, is highly preferred 

• Project management experience is a plus, especially in leading ERP implementations or upgrades. 

• Experience in cloning and owning applications is a plus, especially in the context of improving operational efficiency. 

• Ability to work with multiple geographies in a multicultural environment

• Ability and maturity to manage senior level stakeholders globally.

• Experience in working in regulated environments (i.e. privacy/compliance)

• Design thinking awareness and prior usage strongly preferred.

• Open to applicants across the country, this is a remote position

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven analytical and problem resolution skills.

• Solid digital/technical skills foundation.

• Customer centric and empathetic.

• Objective/outcome driven.

• Proactive, responsible individual, able to set own action plans.

• Ability to influence and build consensus with other IT teams and businesses.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Spanish. Spoken and written language skills in Portuguese would be considered a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Reasonable Accommodation

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