Utz Quality Foods is seeking an IT Business Solutions Manager with a Supply Chain focus to join their IT team. This position acts as the primary liaison between IT and business partners, utilizing deep functional and technical knowledge to identify problems, document requirements, and ensure the continuous improvement and effective usage of automated business systems.

• Location: Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States (Remote optional)
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience required.
• Focus: Supply Chain business analysis, ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365), cross-functional project leadership, and managing Business Analysts.
• Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities: Liaison, Analysis, and Project Leadership

The manager is responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from initial requirement gathering and analysis to system implementation and post-implementation support.

• Business Analysis & Requirements: Analyzes, documents, evaluates, and tests current business systems to create detailed Business Requirements Documents (BRDs). Consults with business management to document needs, objectives, operational procedures, and data requirements.
• ERP Expertise & Best Practices: Guides the business in implementing best practices in their business processes and effective usage of tools, with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365 Finance & Operations.
• Project & People Leadership: Possesses the skills required to lead cross-functional/departmental projects. May supervise 2–5 Business Analysts.
• Technical Coordination: Consults and coordinates with systems analysts, programmers, and vendors to develop and modify automated business systems.
• Testing & Documentation: Develops, coordinates, tests, and implements plans for business and functional processes during system development and QA. Creates or assists others in writing user documentation, instructions, and procedures.

Required Skills & Experience: Supply Chain and Microsoft Dynamics

Success requires a blend of extensive IT experience, deep functional knowledge in Supply Chain, and familiarity with a Tier 1 ERP system.

• Experience: 10+ years of related experience (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required).
• ERP Functional Skills: Experience implementing and supporting a Tier 1 ERP system, with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009/2012 and/or D365 Finance & Operations preferred.
• Supply Chain Functional Knowledge: Expertise in:
  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Inventory Management
  • Procurement
  • Demand/Supply Planning
  • Logistics
  • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
• Modeling & Analysis: Proficient in Process Modelling tools (e.g., Visio) and conducting business requirements sessions. Strong analytical skills to translate business needs into technical solutions.