By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of manufacturing capabilities within our global Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) platform.

This role will be responsible for defining end-to-end manufacturing solutions across a complex, multi-ERP landscape, including the transition of acquired manufacturing businesses onto D365. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in discrete and/or process manufacturing , strong functional knowledge of D365, and the ability to partner across business and IT to deliver scalable, standardized solutions.

This is a hands-on architecture role requiring both strategic thinking and execution , with close collaboration across ERP, MES, integration, and data teams.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the design of end-to-end manufacturing processes in D365, including:
  • Plan to Produce (MPS/MRP)
  • Production Control (discrete and/or process manufacturing)
  • Shop floor execution
  • Inventory and warehouse integration
• Define scalable solutions for multi-site, multi-entity manufacturing operations
• Translate business requirements into solution designs, functional specifications, and architecture artifacts
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and long-term ERP strategy

ERP + MES Integration

• Partner with technical architects to define integration between D365 and MES systems (e.g., shop floor systems, work instructions, data collection)
• Define system-of-record boundaries (ERP vs MES vs LIMS)
• Support design of:
  • Production order integration
  • Inventory synchronization
  • Quality and traceability flows

Global Standardization & Transformation

• Drive process standardization across acquired entities transitioning from legacy ERPs (e.g., AX, Business Central, QAD, WinBiz, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to reduce customization and promote out-of-the-box D365 capabilities
• Contribute to the 5-year ERP + MES transformation roadmap

Implementation Leadership

• Act as the functional lead during D365 implementations:
  • Guide configuration decisions
  • Support design workshops and fit/gap analysis
  • Oversee functional testing and validation
• Partner with system integrators and internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Operations / Manufacturing leadership
  • Supply chain, quality, and finance teams
  • Technical architects, developers, and integration teams
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business on manufacturing system capabilities and best practices

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in ERP solution architecture or functional leadership roles
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) manufacturing modules:
  • Production Control
  • Master Planning (MRP/MPS)
  • Inventory Management
• Proven experience in manufacturing environments (life sciences, medical device, or regulated industries preferred)
• Experience supporting or integrating with MES systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • Discrete and/or process manufacturing
  • Supply chain and inventory flows
  • Shop floor execution processes
• Experience with multi-entity, global ERP implementations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ERP consolidation or post-acquisition integration
• Familiarity with Azure integration patterns (Logic Apps, Service Bus, APIs)
• Exposure to LIMS, quality systems, or regulated manufacturing environments (GxP)
• Experience working with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps) for manufacturing insights
• Microsoft certifications in D365 F&O (a plus)

Key Competencies

• Strong business process acumen in manufacturing operations
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach
• Proven ability to operate in complex, global environments

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of manufacturing capabilities within D365 implementations
• Reduction in process variability across manufacturing sites
• Seamless integration between ERP and MES systems
• Adoption of standardized, scalable manufacturing processes
• Contribution to long-term ERP modernization strategy