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ERP Recruitment

 

"If we weren't still hiring great people and pushing ahead at full speed, it would be easy to fall behind and become a mediocre company." - Bill Gates 

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Hiring for ERP projects requires a focus on both technical acumen and the ability to navigate the complexities of business processes. Ensuring you get the right fit can influence the success of your ERP implementation or upgrade. An ideal ERP team leader should have the ability to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and business requirements while also being a skilled communicator and leader. 

 

Perfect ERP Team Leader (Ideally an experienced current employee): 

  • Tech & Leadership: Blend of technical prowess and leadership. 

  • Non-IT Project Leader: Rare exception for IT role. 

  • ERP Expertise: Deep understanding of ERP systems and integration. 

  • Collaboration: Adept at cross-functional teamwork for success. 

  • Key Qualities: Technical expertise, leadership, communication. 

  • Strategic Thinker: Identifies process and system opportunities. 

  • Analytical: Data-driven decision-making. 

  • Project Management: Overseeing ERP implementation. 

  • Continuous Learning: Stays updated with trends and tech. 

  • Bridging the Gap: Connects tech and business needs. 

 

The Recruitment Process for New ERP Team Members 

A team is only as good as its members:  

  • Every team member should have a basic understanding of process improvement, quality metrics and problem-solving tools. Wherever possible, the team members should come from your existing employees. The best from each department and they need to be full-time working on the project. 

  • Timescales: Depending on the size of the company and the amount chaos the company is in, we are talking about many months just to get organized and have a detailed plan of action. 

  • Role Clarification: Understand the unique requirements of ERP projects. Determine the roles needed, such as ERP consultant, system analyst, solution architect, or developer. 

  • Drafting the Job Description: Emphasize specifics like desired ERP platform experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.), modules of expertise, and industry knowledge. 

  • Job Posting: Utilize channels familiar to ERP professionals, like industry-specific specialized recruitment agencies 

 

Technical Interviews: 

  • Skill Assessment: Understand how to use problem solving techniques specific to manufacturing.

  • Job Offer: Detail the scope of the ERP project, expected duration, any travel requirements, and opportunities for up skilling or certification during the tenure. 

  • Negotiation: ERP professionals might have specific requests regarding tools, methodologies, or training. Be open to discussions. 

  • Onboarding: Given the specialized nature, ensure a thorough orientation about the current state of the ERP system, expected deliverables, and introduction to the broader project team. 

  • Feedback Loop: Post-hiring, gather insights about what went well and areas of improvement for future ERP recruitment. 

 

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