Job Title Dynamics SCM Consultant Job Location - Remote Duration 12 Months Job Description: Years of Experience Required 15 years of experience Degrees or certifications required - public certification nice to have Best vs. Average Demonstrated experience in one or more of these areas is desirable: Supply Chain Processes Understanding: In-depth knowledge of supply chain management processes, including procurement, inventory management, demand forecasting, warehouse management, logistics, and transportation. Dynamics 365 SCM Modules: Expertise in Dynamics 365 SCM modules, including but not limited to Inventory Management, Procurement, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, and Product Information Management. Configuration and Customization: Ability to configure and customize SCM modules in Dynamics 365 F&O to meet specific business requirements, including setting up item hierarchies, procurement parameters, inventory policies, etc. Demand Planning and Forecasting: Skills in utilizing demand forecasting features in Dynamics 365 SCM to forecast customer demand, manage inventory levels, and optimize supply chain operations. Inventory Optimization: Proficiency in managing inventory levels, ABC analysis, safety stock calculation, reorder point setup, and optimizing inventory turnover while minimizing stockouts and excess stock. Supplier Relationship Management: Understanding supplier management functionalities within Dynamics 365 F&O, managing vendor contracts, performance evaluations, and ensuring timely supplier deliveries. Warehouse Management: Knowledge of warehouse operations, picking strategies, put-away rules, wave processing, cross-docking, and managing warehouse resources efficiently within Dynamics 365 SCM. Transportation Management: Understanding transportation planning, carrier management, route optimization, freight calculations, and managing transportation operations within Dynamics 365 SCM. Integration with External Systems: Proficiency in integrating Dynamics 365 SCM with external systems such as transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and IoT devices for real-time data exchange. Compliance and Regulatory Standards: Implementing compliance measures, ensuring adherence to industry-specific regulations, and managing documentation related to supply chain compliance within Dynamics 365 F&O. Analytics and Reporting: Skills in generating supply chain analytics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and customized reports using Power BI or built-in reporting tools within Dynamics 365 SCM. Top 3 Hard Skills: 1. Experience in ERP systems like Dynamics, SAP, PeopleSoft, NetSuite ERP, Oracle ERP Cloud, Epicor, and/or related2. Excellent Communication Skills: verbal, listening and written. 3. Research, Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills - Thinking logically and demonstrating use of available resources.