Business Application / ERP Administrator

Job description

Description

Business Application / ERP Administrator

Location: Columbia, MD

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 per year

Who are we?

Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical instrumentation, physical testing, and environmental monitoring systems in the world. Ground-breaking scientific research, manufacturing ideas and results continue to propel Shimazu's outstanding reputation and "Excellence in Science." People dedicated to our mission have the largest impact on Shimadzu's continued growth and success. Would YOU like to join a diverse team of professionals working together with researchers, scientists and manufacturers to help better lives worldwide?

What can Shimadzu offer YOU?

Our Culture - A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging

Competitive Compensation - Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary

Retirement Benefits - Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program

Professional Growth - Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development

Health Benefits - Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts

Work-Life Balance - Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan

Education - Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels

Insurance Perks - Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs

Work Flexibility - Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!

Employee Engagement - Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one's career and personal development

Position Summary:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Business Application / ERP Administrator to support our current Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains environment while playing a key role in the company's multi-year transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP. This position serves as a bridge between current-state ERP operations and future-state business process and system modernization efforts. The role supports key business systems across finance, supply chain, inventory management, operations, IT, and external partner platforms, helping ensure the reliability, security, integrity, and compliance of ERP data and processes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, IT teams, external vendors, consultants, and project implementation partners to translate functional business needs into stable, auditable, and well-controlled system solutions and SAP module capabilities.

JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Maintain Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains security, including user access, permissions, audits, quotas, and security controls

Support ERP modernization activities related to the company's migration from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains to SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP

Help maintain operational continuity in Great Plains while supporting the transition to the company's future ERP platform

Participate in current-state and future-state business process reviews across finance, procurement, supply chain, inventory, order management, and related ERP functions

Assist with ERP data readiness, master data cleanup, mapping, validation, reconciliation, migration support, testing, and cutover planning between Great Plains and SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Partner with business stakeholders, IT teams, consultants, and project implementation partners to document requirements, understand SAP module capabilities, validate configurations, test business process alignment, processes, and support testing, and contribute to ERP transformation activities

Apply sound judgment and knowledge of IT, accounting, audit, and data security standards to protect system integrity and support business workflow needs

Create, maintain, and troubleshoot workflows, stored procedures, scheduled reports, and real-time reports

Maintain SQL Server environments, including testing and applying patches, upgrades, and new releases in a timely manner

Provide user support and training for business application systems

Support the research, evaluation, beta testing, installation, upgrade, and adoption of system enhancements and third-party applications

Perform and validate master data updates, including item attributes, tariff/HTS fields, credit limits, pricing data, and related business data

Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies, system defects, reporting issues, and integration errors

Support SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, and future reporting platforms, including updates, code changes, report publishing, validation, and user support

Develop and maintain documentation for end-user processes and IT system management procedures

Maintain database systems in accordance with industry standards for data integrity, data security, and compliance

Observe user processes, respond to user needs, and proactively identify opportunities for system and process improvement

Participate in company-wide business process reviews to support smoother operations, automation opportunities, and improved technology solutions

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may also be considered

At least 7 years of experience administering, configuring, supporting, and analyzing Great Plains ERP systems

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains should include the following subject areas: finance, procurement, inventory, order management, reporting, integrations, security, workflows, or SQL-based support

Experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP ECC, or another SAP ERP platform is strongly preferred, particularly in areas such as functional support, business process support, SAP module capability analysis design, data migration support, testing, reporting, security, integrations, or post-go-live support

Candidates with strong experience in either Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or SAP will be considered, provided they demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn the other platform and help bridge current-state ERP operations with the company's future ERP environment

Strong experience with SQL, including T-SQL, data analysis, reporting, data validation, troubleshooting, or integration support

Experience supporting business applications used in finance, procurement, materials management, supply chain, inventory, order management, or related business areas

Experience creating, maintaining, or troubleshooting workflows, stored procedures, reports, integrations, master data processes, or other ERP-related data processes

Experience participating in ERP modernization, system migration, data conversion, testing, cutover planning support, or business process transformation projects is strongly preferred

Ability to investigate system issues, compare multiple courses of action, and recommend practical solutions that support business needs, system stability, data integrity, and operational continuity

Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple departments, including business users, IT teams, external vendors, consultants, and project implementation partners

Experience supporting Citrix environments, published database applications, SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, Power BI, or similar reporting and application delivery platforms is preferred

Strong documentation, communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to support legacy system operations while contributing to future-state technology transformation

This is a full-time, permanent employee position. While the role will work closely with external consultants and implementation partners during the SAP transformation program, Shimadzu is seeking an individual who will provide long-term operational ownership and support of the company's business applications. Consultants, contractors, and candidates seeking project-based engagements need not apply.

Compensation & Benefits:

This full-time, exempt position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. In your first year, you will receive 10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays (Residents of California and Puerto Rico will receive state-mandated sick leave instead of personal days). After one year of employment, you will also be eligible for a generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums.

The starting salary range for this role is $115,000 to $125,000 annually, paid semi-monthly. Additional variable compensation may include a discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance.

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EEO Statement:

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please click here .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Education

Bachelors of Information Technology (required)

Skills

Computer- Great Plains (required)

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