Functional Lead

Experience range – 08-10 years

Key Responsibilities

Functional Consulting & Solution Design

• Lead end-to-end implementation and support projects for Dynamics 365 Manufacturing and Production modules.
• Conduct business process workshops, fit-gap analysis, and solution design sessions.
• Analyze manufacturing operations and recommend best practices using Dynamics 365 SCM capabilities.
• Configure and implement modules including:
• Production Control
• Master Planning
• Inventory Management
• Product Information Management
• Warehouse Management
• Procurement & Sourcing
• Quality Management
• Cost Management
• Design production models for:
• Discrete manufacturing
• Process manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing
• Support product lifecycle and engineering change management processes.

Production & Planning Responsibilities

• Configure and manage:
• Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Routes and operations
• Capacity planning
• Resource scheduling
• Forecasting and demand planning
• MRP/Master Planning
• Production orders and batch orders
• Optimize shop floor and warehouse processes.
• Support inventory accuracy and production costing processes.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives.

Project Delivery & Support

• Prepare functional design documents, process flows, and test scenarios.
• Coordinate with technical teams for customizations, integrations, and reporting requirements.
• Lead UAT sessions, training workshops, cutover, and go-live support.
• Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and governance processes.

Technical & Integration Knowledge

• Understanding of:
• Data Management Framework (DMF)
• Lifecycle Services (LCS)
• Power Platform
• Power BI
• Azure integrations
• Electronic Reporting (ER)
• Exposure to MES, barcode scanning, and third-party manufacturing integrations is preferred.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field.
• MBA or relevant certifications preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong expertise in Dynamics 365 SCM Manufacturing and Production modules.
• Deep understanding of:
• Manufacturing operations
• Production planning
• Supply chain processes
• Inventory and warehouse operations

Production costing and quality management