Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Practical Software Solutions is a 30-year-old ERP and SaaS provider seeking a highly experienced Principal Sage X3 Manufacturing & Distribution Consultant to lead complex ERP implementations and serve as a trusted advisor for clients. The role involves solution architecture, mentoring consultants, and supporting pre-sales efforts with subject matter expertise.
Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end Sage X3 implementations, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, training, and go-live support.
• Architect scalable solutions across Manufacturing, Distribution, Inventory, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance components.
• Translate complex operational workflows into efficient, system-enabled processes.
• Oversee data migration strategy, tooling, and validation.
• Configure and optimize Sage X3 modules including:
• Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Routing & Work Centers
• MRP/MPS
• Shop Floor Control
• Quality Control
• Warehouse Management / Logistics
• Sales & Procurement
• Advise clients on industry best practices and process improvements for discrete and/or process manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for executive stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Facilitate workshops, executive-level presentations, and design reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and guide clients toward effective, long-term solutions.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level consultants.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate with technical developers.
• Contribute to project planning, resource forecasting, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Sales to scope projects and deliver product demos as needed.
• Influence practice-building initiatives, methodology enhancements, and internal knowledge libraries.
• Stay current on Sage X3 roadmap, integrations, and emerging technologies.
Skills
• 8+ years of experience implementing Sage X3, with at least 5+ years in a senior or principal consulting role.
• Deep functional knowledge of manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Proven experience leading large-scale ERP projects or multi-phase rollouts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution design skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience with horticulture and/or spirits industries.
• Understanding of integrations, APIs, and third-party applications related to Sage X3.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading consulting teams.
• Certifications in Sage X3 or related ERP systems.
• Experience with regulatory or specialty requirements (FDA/traceability, multi-site, multi-entity, etc.).
Benefits
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Opportunities for leadership within the ERP practice
• Professional development and continuous learning support
• Collaborative, agile, high-performance consulting environment
Company Overview
• Practical Software Solutions renders accounting, manufacturing, distribution & service management solutions to businesses. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.practicalsoftwaresolutions.com.
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