<p><strong>Position: ERP Applications Integration Leader</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Fully Remote | up to 25% travel</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: $150,000 - 180,000 base + excellent benefits</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***</strong></p><p>This is a <strong>newly created leadership role</strong> for an experienced manufacturing ERP leader who wants real ownership and influence. The organization is investing heavily in modernizing its ERP and enterprise systems to support growth, acquisitions, and operational scalability—creating a rare opportunity to shape how technology enables the business.</p><p>You’ll own the ERP‑centric application landscape end‑to‑end, leading strategy while staying close to execution. This role is ideal for someone who has lived through <strong>plant operations, inventory complexity, process standardization, and post‑acquisition ERP reality</strong>—and knows how to make systems work in the real world.</p><p> <strong>What you’ll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Own and evolve the enterprise applications ecosystem, with ERP at the core</li><li>Define and execute an ERP and applications roadmap aligned to manufacturing and operational strategy</li><li>Lead hands‑on ERP configuration, enhancements, and support across:</li><li>Order‑to‑Cash and Procure‑to‑Pay</li><li>Inventory, Warehouse, and Supply Chain Operations</li><li>Lead ERP modernization initiatives, including cloud ERP and platform upgrades</li><li>Own enterprise applications workstreams for acquisitions:</li><li>ERP migrations, consolidations, and system rationalization</li><li>Process alignment across plants, regions, and acquired entities</li></ul><p>Ideal Background</p><ul><li>Senior ERP leadership experience in <strong>manufacturing, distribution, or supply‑chain‑driven environments</strong></li><li>Deep hands‑on knowledge across core ERP domains (O2C, P2P, inventory, warehouse, finance)</li><li>Proven success leading <strong>ERP consolidations and post‑merger integrations</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory flows, and operational dependencies</li><li>Experience integrating ERP platforms with ecommerce, SaaS, and planning systems</li><li>Working knowledge of EDI/B2B, APIs, middleware, or iPaaS solutions</li><li>Familiarity with K8, Navigator, or SPS Commerce ecosystems is helpful but not required</li></ul><p> <strong>Why manufacturing leaders are excited about this role</strong></p><ul><li>Fully remote with strong executive sponsorship</li><li>Strong influence over ERP direction, standards, and modernization</li><li>Front‑row seat to acquisition integration and enterprise transformation</li><li>Opportunity to bring order and scalability to complex manufacturing systems</li><li>Clear runway for growth as technology becomes more centralized and strategic</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's team in Ankeny, Iowa. In this role, you will analyze business processes, provide insights through financial and manufacturing analytics, and support decision-making with data-driven recommendations. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and has strong expertise in accounting systems, financial analysis, and business intelligence tools.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities for improvement within manufacturing and financial operations.</p><p>• Analyze financial data, including debit and credit entries, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Utilize Power BI to create dashboards and visualizations that support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions that align with business objectives.</p><p>• Work with SAP systems to streamline operations and enhance data reporting capabilities.</p><p>• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.</p><p>• Develop and document business requirements for new initiatives and system enhancements.</p><p>• Provide actionable insights to stakeholders by interpreting complex data sets.</p><p>• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Support manufacturing analytics to optimize production processes and resource allocation.</p>
We are looking for an experienced AI Business Analyst/Consultant to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in leveraging artificial intelligence to drive business insights and improve operational efficiencies. If you have a strong background in business analysis, AI technologies, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities to implement AI-driven solutions.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope.<br>• Develop comprehensive documentation for AI initiatives, ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals.<br>• Utilize tools like Microsoft Power BI to create data visualizations and support decision-making.<br>• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies and recommend their application to business challenges.<br>• Work within Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables.<br>• Provide expertise in applied artificial intelligence to improve operational workflows.<br>• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented AI solutions and suggest improvements.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment between AI capabilities and organizational needs.<br>• Use platforms like AWS to deploy and manage AI-driven applications.