Senior Epicor Kinetic ERP Technical Owner

In brief

**Overview** This role, advertised by Sabenza IT & Recruitment, is for a Senior Epicor Kinetic ERP Technical Owner. The position involves owning the complete technical lifecycle of the Epicor Kinetic ERP system and its integrated components, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and related systems. The individual will serve as the technical owner and the main bridge between business and IT across various domains such as architecture, environments (LIVE/TEST/DEV), SQL Server health, integrations, security, releases, monitoring, backups, recovery, and the rollout of new modules, sites, or entities. The primary objective is to ensure the platform remains scalable, controlled, and compliant with business rules and regulated processes. The role requires supporting dual sites across different time zones, with occasional travel and after-hours availability for critical activities like cutovers, hypercare, and month-end. **What you will do** * **ERP Architecture & Technical Ownership** * Define and maintain the global Epicor Kinetic roadmap, standards, configuration, and technical specifications. * Provide technical leadership and final escalation for complex issues. * Drive integrations and ensure architectural integrity across the estate. * **Platform, Server & Environment Management** * Manage LIVE/TEST/DEV environments, SQL Server, services, scheduled processes, patches, and upgrades. * Maintain deployment registers, availability, performance, and recovery planning. * **Integrations, Security & Controlled Change** * Own APIs/interfaces with finance, banking, tax, shipping, CRM, data, and manufacturing systems. * Manage privileged security, change/release/rollback procedures, and controlled deployments. * **Data, MDM, Reporting & BI** * Support MDM on data models, DMT, and migration. * Support Data Architects and BI on BAQs, SSRS, extracts, lineage, and troubleshooting. * Own ERP-side reports, labels, Certificates of Analysis (CofA), and print routing. * **Incident, Rollout & Compliance** * Deliver L2/L3 resolution, root-cause analysis, and vendor escalation. * Lead cutovers and hypercare. * Protect traceability, label/CofA integrity, financial posting rules, CSV validation evidence, and change control. * **Project Management** * Own plans, timelines, RAID logs, decision logs, and steering reporting. * Ensure named owners for all workstreams. * **Regulated Systems** * Apply CSV, change control, and audit support within a manufacturing environment (ISO 13485, GMP, or equivalent). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 7+ years in a comparable ERP technical ownership role, plus a degree or diploma in IT/Systems (or equivalent). * Hands-on Epicor Kinetic implementation, administration, and support (required or strongly preferred). * Strong business process understanding across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and HR. * Data mapping/transformation, integrations/middleware, project management (scope, timelines, risk), change management, and vendor collaboration. * Regulated manufacturing experience (CSV, validation, traceability, labels/CofA, audit). * Multi-site / multi-company ERP environments with intercompany processes and time-zone realities. * Finance literacy (posting rules, month-end, bank/tax integrations, reconciliations). * SQL Server administration (backups, recovery, maintenance). * REST/OData integrations and API troubleshooting. * BAQ, dashboards, and SSRS report development. * Analytical problem-solving, organisation, attention to detail, and clear written/verbal communication. * Comfortable with after-hours work during critical windows and occasional travel. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly experienced ERP technical owner, with at least 7 years in a comparable role and a relevant IT/Systems qualification. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Epicor Kinetic, possessing a strong understanding of business processes across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and HR. They should be proficient in data mapping, integrations, project management, and change management within multi-site, multi-company ERP environments. Experience in regulated manufacturing, including CSV, validation, and audit support, is essential. Candidates must have financial literacy, SQL Server administration skills, and expertise in REST/OData integrations and SSRS report development. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities are required, along with a willingness to work after hours during critical periods and undertake occasional travel. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/cape-town/senior-epicor-kinetic-erp-technical-owner-id-7603892 Source: jobmail

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