Epicor Developer

Our client is embarking on an Epicor Kinetic implementation and is seeking a hands-on Epicor Developer to play a key role in the technical delivery, customization, and long-term success of the platform.
This individual will serve as a technical champion for Epicor, working closely with IT leadership, the Project Manager, and business stakeholders to ensure the system aligns with the unique requirements of food manufacturing operations.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role where development, configuration, and system optimization will directly impact manufacturing execution, inventory control, compliance, and overall operational efficiency.

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Key ResponsibilitiesEpicor Implementation & Technical Leadership

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  Act as the internal Epicor technical expert throughout the Epicor Kinetic implementation lifecycle
  
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  Partner with the Project Manager and implementation partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  
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  Lead and support data migration efforts, including master data, recipes/formulas, and historical transactional data
  
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  Configure Epicor to support food manufacturing requirements such as lot traceability, shelf-life tracking, allergen management, and quality controls
  

Epicor Development & Configuration

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  Design and develop Epicor BAQs, BPMs, Functions, dashboards, and customizations
  
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  Build reports and analytics supporting production efficiency, yield analysis, inventory turns, and regulatory compliance
  
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  Configure and enhance manufacturing execution workflows, including batch processing, recipe management, and quality checkpoints
  
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  Implement and support costing methodologies appropriate for food manufacturing (standard, actual, average)
  

Integration & Data Management

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  Develop and support integrations with production equipment, WMS, quality systems, and external platforms
  
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  Ensure data integrity across manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and finance modules
  
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  Establish data validation and traceability protocols critical to food safety and recall readiness
  

Support, Optimization & Knowledge Transfer

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  Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for Epicor Kinetic
  
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  Proactively optimize system performance, usability, and reliability
  
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  Train power users and create technical documentation and best practices
  
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  Stay current with Epicor releases and assess new functionality for business value
  

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Required Qualifications

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  3+ years of hands-on Epicor Kinetic / Epicor ERP development experience
  
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  At least one full Epicor implementation cycle completed
  
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  5+ years of experience supporting food manufacturing environments
  
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  5+ years of process improvement experience
  
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  Strong understanding of Epicor architecture, database structure, and core modules (Manufacturing, Inventory, Finance)
  
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  Proven expertise with Epicor tools: BAQ Designer, BPM Designer, Dashboards, Epicor Functions
  
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  Solid understanding of food and beverage manufacturing processes
  
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  Knowledge of food industry requirements including lot traceability, recall management, and shelf-life control
  
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  Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
  
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  Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
  

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Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with Epicor REST APIs and integration tools
  
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  Strong SQL Server skills, including complex query development
  
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  Knowledge of FDA and USDA food safety regulations
  
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  Experience supporting EDI integrations with customers and suppliers
  
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  Familiarity with MRP/MPS and production scheduling in food manufacturing
  
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  Experience with catch weight processing and yield management
  
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  Exposure to barcode, RFID, and mobile warehouse/manufacturing solutions
  
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  Epicor certification or formal Epicor training
  

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Technical Skill Set

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  Epicor Modules: Manufacturing Execution, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, Product Configurator, Advanced Planning & Scheduling
  
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  Development Tools: Epicor Application Studio, Epicor Functions, Configurator Designer
  
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  Database: SQL Server, SSMS, performance tuning and data analysis
  
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  Integrations: REST APIs, EDI, flat-file interfaces
  
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  Nice to Have: WMS integration experience
  

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What Success Looks Like

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  You are the go-to Epicor Developer and technical authority
  
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  You balance clean technical design with real-world manufacturing needs
  
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  You collaborate effectively and enjoy mentoring users and teammates
  
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  You are detail-oriented and understand the criticality of data accuracy
  
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  You recognize that system reliability directly impacts food production and compliance
  

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Why This Role Is Important
This role is central to our client’s digital transformation and ERP modernization. The Epicor Developer will play a critical role in improving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and supporting scalable growth within a competitive food manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to shape an Epicor Kinetic environment from the ground up and become a long-term technical leader within the organization.