ERP Lead

Warn Automotive, part of Vehicle Service Group, is a world leader in driveline disconnect technology. Our heritage comes from making WWII surplus Jeeps easier to drive on the road with the first unlocking hubs. We continue today by making disconnects for cars, trucks, and SUVs around the world. These trusted technologies come from years of innovation and listening to our customers’ needs. We have a bright future ahead so come join our growing team at Warn Automotive.

 

Company Overview:

 

Warn Automotive can trace its beginning back to 1948, when Arthur Warn invented the first disconnecting four-wheel-drive hub for surplus World War II vehicles. Since that time, our products have continued to lead the industry with a history of innovation in Powertrain Disconnect technology.

 

Almost 75 years later, our products are sold to OEMs around the world, enhancing the performance, traction and capability of their vehicles while reducing fuel consumption and emissions to create a more mobile and efficient future. Operating from our headquarters and manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon and our customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, Warn Automotive is proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) a Dover Company.

 

 

Position Summary:

 

Working independently and collaboratively with others, this position plays an integral role in executing our mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing high quality products and exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers. In addition to maintaining a high level of trust, integrity and ethical standards, all employees are also expected to promote a culture of safety by following all safety procedures, protocols and guidelines while working in a manner that minimizes the risk of damage to property and injury to the employee and others.

 

The ERP Lead is an individual contributor accountable for guidance, planning, execution, and support on behalf of internal stakeholders that enables the effective use of technology toward attaining business objectives. The Lead serves as a trusted advisor who advocates on behalf of business stakeholders to ensure IT services meet their business priorities and needs and concurrently promotes Its vision, value, services, and capabilities. Individuals in this role must be able to communicate clearly, negotiate, listen, mitigate conflict, build alliances and achieve desired results using effective interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Working across organizational boundaries, the Lead applies knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to drive innovations and attain operating excellence by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.

 

The Lead also acts as ERP technical owner, facilitates integration for JD Edwards ERP and its modules, functions and/or business processes. The Lead is responsible for analyzing the company´s various business systems (financial, logistical, production, human resources, etc.) and automating them via 3rd party service providers leveraging the JD Edwards ERP system and other tool sets. The Lead understands the business strategy and works with various stakeholders to define business processes and business requirements. The Lead drives the design and implementation of new business processes with required ERP configuration through 3rd party developers and support providers. The Lead possesses an in-depth understanding of the business function/process supported and is viewed as a credible representative of that business function/process. The Lead effectively influences business leadership and management decisions and drives ownership and acceptance of changes to the business.

 

Essential Job Functions Include:

 

Business Knowledge

• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of Warn Automotive and Dover IT goals and objectives, policies, functions, capabilities, processes, tools, and service providers.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Administration, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Distribution and Manufacturing areas to identify and communicate how IT solutions can support the achievement of short and long-term business goals.
• Demonstrates thought leadership among internal and/or external stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategies.
• Enables business innovation by leveraging knowledge of IT functions, capabilities, processes, and procedures.
• Drives standardized business processes among Administration, Finance & Accounting, Sales & Distribution, Manufacturing, and other business functions to simplify and enable predictable business outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional acumen: communicates in a professional, respectful, courteous and effective manner with all employees, customers, vendors, visitors and others with whom we may work or interact; con