Manufacturing Solution Architect – Microsoft Dynamics 365
Bio-Techne
August 29, 2026
Remote friendly (Minneapolis, MN)
United States
IT
Position Summary:
- Lead the design and delivery of manufacturing capabilities within the global Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) platform.
- Define end-to-end manufacturing solutions across a complex, multi-ERP landscape, including transitions of acquired manufacturing businesses onto D365.
- Hands-on architecture role requiring strategic thinking and execution across ERP, MES, integration, and data teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solution Architecture & Design: Lead end-to-end manufacturing process design in D365 (Plan to Produce/MPS-MRP; Production Control for discrete and/or process; shop floor execution; inventory/warehouse integration).
- Define scalable solutions for multi-site, multi-entity operations.
- Translate business requirements into solution designs, functional specs, and architecture artifacts; align with enterprise architecture standards and long-term ERP strategy.
- ERP + MES Integration: Define D365–MES integration (shop floor systems, work instructions, data collection); set system-of-record boundaries (ERP vs MES vs LIMS); support production order integration, inventory synchronization, and quality/traceability flows.
- Global Standardization & Transformation: Standardize processes across acquired entities; reduce customization; promote out-of-the-box D365 capabilities; contribute to 5-year ERP + MES transformation roadmap.
- Implementation Leadership: Functional lead during D365 implementations (configuration decisions, workshops/fit-gap, functional testing/validation) with system integrators and internal teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Advise operations/manufacturing, supply chain/quality/finance, and integration teams.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years in ERP solution architecture or functional leadership.
- Deep D365 F&O manufacturing expertise: Production Control, Master Planning (MRP/MPS), Inventory Management.
- Manufacturing experience (life sciences/medical device/regulatory preferred).
- Experience integrating with MES.
- Strong knowledge of discrete and/or process manufacturing, supply chain/inventory flows, and shop floor execution.
- Experience with multi-entity, global ERP implementations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ERP consolidation or post-acquisition integration.
- Azure integration patterns (Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs).
- Exposure to LIMS, quality systems, or GxP.
- Power Platform (Power BI/Power Apps) for manufacturing insights.
- Microsoft D365 F&O certifications.
Benefits (explicitly stated): Medical, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, pet, legal and ID shield; 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA; accrued leave with paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave; mentorship, training/development, tuition reimbursement; employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events and charity drives.
Application Instructions:
- Not provided.
- Lead the design and delivery of manufacturing capabilities within the global Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) platform.
- Define end-to-end manufacturing solutions across a complex, multi-ERP landscape, including transitions of acquired manufacturing businesses onto D365.
- Hands-on architecture role requiring strategic thinking and execution across ERP, MES, integration, and data teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Solution Architecture & Design: Lead end-to-end manufacturing process design in D365 (Plan to Produce/MPS-MRP; Production Control for discrete and/or process; shop floor execution; inventory/warehouse integration).
- Define scalable solutions for multi-site, multi-entity operations.
- Translate business requirements into solution designs, functional specs, and architecture artifacts; align with enterprise architecture standards and long-term ERP strategy.
- ERP + MES Integration: Define D365–MES integration (shop floor systems, work instructions, data collection); set system-of-record boundaries (ERP vs MES vs LIMS); support production order integration, inventory synchronization, and quality/traceability flows.
- Global Standardization & Transformation: Standardize processes across acquired entities; reduce customization; promote out-of-the-box D365 capabilities; contribute to 5-year ERP + MES transformation roadmap.
- Implementation Leadership: Functional lead during D365 implementations (configuration decisions, workshops/fit-gap, functional testing/validation) with system integrators and internal teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Advise operations/manufacturing, supply chain/quality/finance, and integration teams.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years in ERP solution architecture or functional leadership.
- Deep D365 F&O manufacturing expertise: Production Control, Master Planning (MRP/MPS), Inventory Management.
- Manufacturing experience (life sciences/medical device/regulatory preferred).
- Experience integrating with MES.
- Strong knowledge of discrete and/or process manufacturing, supply chain/inventory flows, and shop floor execution.
- Experience with multi-entity, global ERP implementations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ERP consolidation or post-acquisition integration.
- Azure integration patterns (Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs).
- Exposure to LIMS, quality systems, or GxP.
- Power Platform (Power BI/Power Apps) for manufacturing insights.
- Microsoft D365 F&O certifications.
Benefits (explicitly stated): Medical, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, pet, legal and ID shield; 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA; accrued leave with paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave; mentorship, training/development, tuition reimbursement; employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events and charity drives.
Application Instructions:
- Not provided.