Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365 SCM) Functional Consultant

Category: Manufacturing

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Key Responsibilities Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Lead functional design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management solutions.

• Analyze business processes and recommend D365 SCM solutions aligned with supply chain best practices.

• Configure D365 SCM modules including manufacturing, planning, inventory, warehouse, procurement, and asset management.

• Support system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Conduct requirement gathering sessions, fit-gap analysis, solution design workshops, and user training.

Core Functional Expertise Required 1. Production Control / Manufacturing Operations

• Configure and support D365 Production Control functionality.

• Experience with production orders, batch orders, formulas, routes, BOMs, and production scheduling.

• Support manufacturing execution processes including:

• Discrete manufacturing

• Process manufacturing

• Lean manufacturing concepts

• Shop floor execution

• Configure production parameters, work centers, resources, and capacity planning.

• Support production reporting, consumption, and costing processes.

2. Master Planning & Supply Planning

• Configure and optimize D365 Master Planning capabilities.

• Support demand and supply balancing processes.

• Configure:

• Coverage groups

• Planning parameters

• Safety stock

• Reorder policies

• Planned purchase orders

• Planned production orders

• Analyze planning results and recommend improvements.

• Support MRP optimization and supply chain planning strategies.

3. Inventory Management

• Configure and support D365 Inventory Management processes.

• Manage inventory transactions including:

• Receipts

• Transfers

• Adjustments

• Reservations

• Cycle counting

• Inventory closing

• Configure inventory dimensions:

• Site

• Warehouse

• Location

• Batch

• Serial tracking

• Support inventory optimization and accuracy initiatives.

4. Warehouse Management (WMS)

• Design and configure Dynamics 365 Warehouse Management solutions.

• Support warehouse operations including:

• Inbound receiving

• Put-away

• Picking strategies

• Packing

• Shipping

• Cycle counting

• Configure warehouse processes, work templates, location directives, and mobile device workflows.

• Support warehouse automation and operational improvements.

5. Advanced Warehouse Management (Advanced WMS)

• Strong hands-on experience with D365 Advanced Warehouse Management capabilities.

• Configure advanced warehouse processes including:

• Wave management

• Work creation

• Cluster picking

• Directed put-away and picking

• Warehouse mobile device configuration

• Containerization

• Transportation integration

• Optimize warehouse efficiency through automation and process improvements.

• Support integration with warehouse automation technologies such as:

• Barcode/RFID systems

• Conveyor systems

• Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)

• Robotics solutions

6. Procurement & Sourcing

• Configure and support D365 Procurement and Sourcing processes.

• Manage:

• Purchase requisitions

• Purchase orders

• Vendor collaboration

• Approval workflows

• Procurement policies

• Support supplier management and purchasing optimization.

• Integrate procurement processes with inventory and production planning.

7. Demand Planning

• Support demand forecasting and planning processes.

• Configure demand planning parameters and forecasting models.

• Analyze historical demand trends and supply requirements.

• Collaborate with business teams to improve forecast accuracy.

• Support integration between demand planning, master planning, and procurement.

8. Asset Management

• Configure and support Dynamics 365 Asset Management functionality.

• Manage:

• Equipment lifecycle

• Preventive maintenance

• Corrective maintenance

• Work orders

• Maintenance schedules

• Asset tracking

• Support integration between asset management, production, and inventory processes.

• Improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management .

• Strong functional consulting experience in D365 SCM implementations and support projects.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.

• Experience with end-to-end ERP implementations including:

• Requirements gathering

• Solution design

• Configuration

• Testing

• Training

• Go-live support

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including:

• Manufacturing

• Procurement

• Warehouse Operations

• Planning

• Finance

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