JOB SUMMARY:
Join our team at Toagosei America and make an immediate impact on consumer and industrial adhesive brands like Krazy Glue, Aron Alpha and Krazy Products. We are located just 17 miles west of downtown Columbus in West Jefferson, Ohio. Our company has been serving customers from Ohio since 1990 and from our parent company in Japan since 1944. Our customer base includes national retailers and leading manufacturers in aerospace, guitar and automotive industries.
In order to achieve our vision for the organization, we want to accelerate our SAP Business One transformation. We are seeking an SAP Business One Development Manager to strengthen management and operation capabilities for our manufacturing facility in Ohio. This role is essential in achieving our organizational transformation in the US and Globally (Toagosei Japan is a $1B global organization). This role requires skills in SAP Business One, communicating with key stakeholders, process design and detailed hands-on work without losing sight of the big picture. The position reports into our Commercial Finance Director and works closely with key cross-functional stakeholders.
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in SAP Business One, software applications that integrate with SAP Business One, and operations for a mid-sized manufacturer. The ideal candidate is skilled at implementing business technology and improving processes that enable business objectives. This person is someone who can diagnose root cause for issues and communicates well
cross-functionally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
System Management
· Oversee administration, configuration, implementation, and optimization of the SAP B1 ecosystem
· Oversee API connection management, external data pools and connected software. (Saltbox, a Vision
33 API manager, Power BI, Power Automate, Excel, etc.)
· Manage and maintain testing environments
· Coordinate with IT Manager on server architecture and infrastructure
Manufacturing Focus
· Implement and optimize all modules, for example, Production Planning, MRP, Inventory,
and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing workflows
· Vision for projects, sequencing and connecting production machines to SAP B1
Technical Leadership
· Develop technical changes and guide external development teams as needed to build best practices
for the SAP B1 ecosystem
· Develop and maintain SQL based queries to optimize data flows
· Control testing and quality review before moving changes to the production database
· Establish and maintain technical documentation is complete and accurate
· Keep up to date on product releases and new technologies
Business Alignment
· Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications
· Collaborating with all cross functional user teams to ensure SAP B1 meets evolving manufacturing
business needs
· Ensure business teams operate in a highly efficient and automated manner in the SAP B1 ecosystem
Troubleshooting and Learning
· Diagnose and resolve technical issues within the SAP B1 ecosystem
· Ensure users have access to training and learning tools to become self-sufficient
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, accounting information systems or relevant field
· Prior consulting industry experience or deep industry experience
· Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation
· Proficiency in JSON and XML for API management
· At least 1 full implementation cycle of SAP Business One in a manufacturing environment
· SAP Certified Associate - SAP Business One 10.0 Implementation
· Hands-on experience managing API connectors and platforms
· A proactive approach to professional and technical development
· Knowledge and skills to develop SAP Business One
· Bachelors or higher Degree in IT or related territory
· 4 to 6 years of experience in SAP for a mid-sized manufacturing company
· 4 to 6 years of experience in management for IT or related teams
· 4 to 6 years of experience in related to manufacturing division, such as production, purchasing
or shipping.
· 4 to 6 years with other ERP systems
· Strong skills with finance technology, artificial intelligence, automation and data management
· Fluency in English; preferably can speak or read Japanese
COMPETENCIES:
· Good decision-making skills – anticipation, analysis, decisiveness, creativity and judgment
· Excellent communication (written/oral) and people skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
· High curiosity and aptitude for learning, able to stay abreast of market changes in the business
· Strong problem-solving skills
· Good multi-tasker and able to prioritize effectively
· Excellent skills organizing documentation and data
· Ability to work in the details while not losing sight of the big picture
PREFERRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
SAP Certified Associate – SAP Business One v. 10 SQL
REPORTING LINE & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Reports to: Controller
Team Structure: This role has no direct reports, but will work with full dedicated support from external vendors. Internal colleagues will support where and when needed
Work Schedule: Full workdays following company regulations. While 24/7 support is not a requirement, emergency response may be needed on occasion
Work Location: Onsite at the West Jefferson, Ohio facility
BENEFITS:
Salary + Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.
SALARY RANGE: $90k - $110k
WORK AUTHORIZATION:
No calls or agencies please.