JDE Functional Consultant(Manufacturing)

Sonata Software Overview In today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption. On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers. As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms. Job Title: JDE Functional Consultant(Manufacturing) Location : Irvine,CA(Hybrid- 2 Days Work From Office) Duration Contract(6+ Months) Job Description: Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne Manufacturing Functional Consultant with over 20 years of experience in ERP implementation, support, and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in JDE Manufacturing modules, extensive experience in business process consulting, solution design, stakeholder management, and leading global ERP implementations across manufacturing organizations. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end implementation, rollout, upgrade, and support projects for JDE EnterpriseOne Manufacturing . Analyze business requirements and design scalable JDE Manufacturing solutions aligned with business objectives. Conduct requirement gathering workshops and prepare Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Specifications (FS), and Solution Design Documents. Configure and support Manufacturing modules including: Product Data Management (PDM) Bill of Materials (BOM) Routing Work Orders Shop Floor Management Manufacturing Accounting Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Demand Planning Inventory Management Quality Management Collaborate with technical teams to develop customizations, Orchestrations, reports, and interfaces. Support integrations between JDE and external systems such as MES, WMS, PLM, Salesforce, MuleSoft, RFSmart, and other third-party applications. Lead conference room pilots (CRP), system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployments. Perform fit-gap analysis and recommend best-practice solutions. Manage production support, root cause analysis (RCA), defect management, and continuous process improvements. Mentor functional consultants and provide leadership to cross-functional teams. Coordinate with business stakeholders, project managers, architects, and offshore/onshore teams. Drive process standardization and ERP transformation initiatives. Support change management, user training, and knowledge transfer activities. Required Skills 20+ years of ERP consulting experience. 12+ years of hands-on experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Manufacturing . Strong expertise in: Manufacturing Product Data Management Shop Floor Management Manufacturing Accounting Inventory Management Procurement Sales Order Processing Warehouse Management Demand Planning Capacity Planning Experience with JDE EnterpriseOne 9.2. Strong knowledge of manufacturing business processes in process and discrete manufacturing industries. Experience with JDE Orchestrator and workflow automation. Knowledge of integration technologies such as MuleSoft, REST APIs, and middleware. Familiarity with reporting tools such as BI Publisher, One View Reporting, or Power BI. Strong understanding of ERP implementation methodologies (Waterfall and Agile). Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. JDE EnterpriseOne certification is preferred. PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is an added advantage. Experience in Oracle Cloud Manufacturing or other ERP transformation programs is desirable. Desired Industry Experience Food & Beverage Manufacturing Automotive Consumer Goods Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Industrial Manufacturing Key Competencies ERP Strategy & Consulting Business Process Reengineering Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain Management Solution Architecture Leadership & Team Mentoring Risk & Issue Management Change Management Vendor & Stakeholder Management Client Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Production Support & Incident Management Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with RFSmart, MES, and Warehouse Automation. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud SCM. Exposure to DevOps, Azure DevOps, Jira, and ServiceNow. Experience leading global rollouts and multi-country implementations. Strong presentation and executive communication skills. This role is ideal for a seasoned JDE Manufacturing functional leader who can drive ERP transformation initiatives, optimize manufacturing processes, and provide strategic guidance while leading cross-functional global teams. Why join Sonata Software? At Sonata, you ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world s toughest problems. You ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next. Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.