Groupe Marcelle is currently seeking a Director, ERP & Applications for a permanent, full-time position.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering & IT, the Director, ERP & Applications is responsible for ensuring the stability, evolution, and governance of enterprise application systems, primarily Oracle JDE 9.2, in alignment with Finance, Manufacturing, and Distribution business needs. This role plays a critical part in structuring the application team, prioritizing initiatives, and maintaining a high level of service for business partners.
Work Location- 9200 Chem. de la Côte-de-Liesse, Dorval, Quebec
- Hybrid work mode
Benefits matching your talent- Competitive base salary
- Flexible hours promoting work-life balance, including the possibility of leaving earlier on Fridays
- Medical and dental insurance
- Health and wellness spending account
- Retirement plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Telemedicine services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance bonuses
- Paid holidays during the Christmas season
- Paid time off for your birthday
- Employee discounts on all Groupe Marcelle products, including exclusive previews of new launches
- Free access to our on-site gym at headquarters
Exclusive headquarters benefits- On-site bistro offering hot and cold meals
- Large free outdoor parking lot (paid indoor parking option available)
- Easily accessible by foot from Du Collège metro station
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BEERP & Application Governance- Ensure operational stability of the ERP system (Oracle JDE 9.2)
- Prioritize, assign, and oversee application requests
- Balance business needs with technical and system constraints
- Oversee system upgrades, patches, and enhancements
- Maintain a coherent and scalable application architecture
- Coordinate with Infrastructure teams on data security, licensing, and system performance
Business Partnership- Act as the primary point of contact for Finance, Manufacturing, and Distribution teams
- Translate business requirements into effective application solutions
- Lead testing, validation, and deployment activities
- Ensure a consistent and high level of service to end users
Team Management- Lead and support the JDE Technical Lead, ERP developers, and application analysts
- Define and maintain development standards and best practices
- Plan team capacity and manage priorities
- Identify training needs and support skill development
- Reduce reliance on key individuals through knowledge sharing
Application Project Management- Plan and oversee ERP and ERP-integrated projects
- Manage application budgets
- Lead and coordinate vendors, including Oracle and system integrators
- Ensure delivery timelines and priorities are met
Risk Management & Business Continuity- Develop procedures aligned with regulatory and business requirements
- Establish documentation and knowledge-transfer practices
- Structure application support and on-call processes
- Assess external support needs as required
WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVEEducation- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
- Experience in a manufacturing ERP environment (required)
Experience- 8 to 15 years of experience in ERP environments
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution settings
- Demonstrated experience managing technical teams
- Direct interaction with Finance and Operations stakeholders
- Budget management and vendor management experience
Strong asset:- Experience with Oracle JDE 9.2 or a comparable ERP in a manufacturing context
AND IF YOU ARETechnical Skills- Strong understanding of ERP architectures
- Knowledge of Finance and Manufacturing modules (essential)
- Knowledge of Distribution and Procurement modules (asset)
- Understanding of MRP concepts and standard costing
- Ability to assess and challenge technical solutions
- General understanding of databases (SQL)
- Experience in a regulated industry (asset)
Core Competencies- Ability to translate business needs into practical solutions
- Structured and engaging leadership style
- Strong internal customer service orientation
- Excellent analytical and prioritization skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical experts
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE ROLEThis role is primarily focused on:
- Application governance and project delivery (40%)
- Team leadership and structuring (30%)
- Functional and technical understanding of systems (30%)
This is
not a developer role nor a purely strategic position, but a hands-on application management role with a strong operational focus.
The task and responsibilities listed above are summaries and indicatives.
TO APPLYWe invite interested individuals to use our online recruitment module by submitting an application to https://dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/groupemarcelle.
