Title: QAD Consultant
Location: Memphis, TN
Duration: Permanent
Compensation: 85k-105K per Annum
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Skillset / Experience: We are looking for an IT professional to support our ERP environment within a manufacturing setting. This role sits in IT, helping translate operational needs into system solutions while also managing projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with QAD (SE, EE, AUX) and exposure to Adaptive, along with a solid understanding of manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities - Function as the liaison between business teams (operations, finance, supply chain) and IT.
- Gather requirements, document processes, and translate business needs into system solutions.
- Support and maintain QAD environments (SE, EE, AUX), including troubleshooting and enhancements.
- Participate in or lead ERP-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and process improvements.
- Manage projects end-to-end: scope, timeline, coordination, testing, and delivery.
- Work with business users to evaluate current processes and recommend improvements aligned with system capabilities.
- Support reporting and data needs tied to ERP and operational systems.
- Assist with testing, validation, and user training during system changes.
Required Experience & Skills - 3-5 years of experience in IT, ERP support, or business systems within a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Engineering or related field
- Working knowledge of QAD SE, EE, and AUX environments
- Exposure to QAD Adaptive (preferred but not required)
- Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business users-comfortable speaking both "languages."
- Experience managing or contributing to projects from initiation through go live.
- Understanding of manufacturing operations (production, inventory, supply chain, shop floor processes)
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work through ambiguity.
Nice to Have - Financial acumen (understanding of GL, costing, financial reporting, or ERP financial modules)
- Experience with process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives
- Familiarity with reporting tools or data analysis
- What a Strong 3-5 Year Candidate Looks Like
- Has supported an ERP system in a manufacturing environment and understands how the business actually runs day-to-day.
- Has been involved in projects (upgrades, rollouts, or process improvements) and can take ownership of smaller efforts independently.
- Can sit with operations or finance, understand their pain points, and translate that into actionable IT work.
- Comfortable navigating QAD environments and learning new modules or tools as needed.
- Brings a practical, hands-on approach-someone who can get in, figure things out, and move work forward without a lot of overhead.
