Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365 SCM) Functional Consultant

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Lead functional design, configuration, implementation, and optimization ofMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Managementsolutions.
• Analyze business processes and recommend D365 SCM solutions aligned with supply chain best practices.
• Configure D365 SCM modules including manufacturing, planning, inventory, warehouse, procurement, and asset management.
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct requirement gathering sessions, fit-gap analysis, solution design workshops, and user training.

Core Functional Expertise Required

1. Production Control / Manufacturing Operations

• Configure and supportD365 Production Controlfunctionality.
• Experience with production orders, batch orders, formulas, routes, BOMs, and production scheduling.
• Support manufacturing execution processes including:
• Discrete manufacturing
• Process manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing concepts
• Shop floor execution
• Configure production parameters, work centers, resources, and capacity planning.
• Support production reporting, consumption, and costing processes.

2. Master Planning & Supply Planning

• Configure and optimizeD365 Master Planningcapabilities.
• Support demand and supply balancing processes.
• Configure:
• Coverage groups
• Planning parameters
• Safety stock
• Reorder policies
• Planned purchase orders
• Planned production orders
• Analyze planning results and recommend improvements.
• Support MRP optimization and supply chain planning strategies.

3. Inventory Management

• Configure and supportD365 Inventory Managementprocesses.
• Manage inventory transactions including:
• Receipts
• Transfers
• Adjustments
• Reservations
• Cycle counting
• Inventory closing
• Configure inventory dimensions:
• Site
• Warehouse
• Location
• Batch
• Serial tracking
• Support inventory optimization and accuracy initiatives.

4. Warehouse Management (WMS)

• Design and configureDynamics 365 Warehouse Managementsolutions.
• Support warehouse operations including:
• Inbound receiving
• Put-away
• Picking strategies
• Packing
• Shipping
• Cycle counting
• Configure warehouse processes, work templates, location directives, and mobile device workflows.
• Support warehouse automation and operational improvements.

5. Advanced Warehouse Management (Advanced WMS)

• Strong hands-on experience withD365 Advanced Warehouse Managementcapabilities.
• Configure advanced warehouse processes including:
• Wave management
• Work creation
• Cluster picking
• Directed put-away and picking
• Warehouse mobile device configuration
• Containerization
• Transportation integration
• Optimize warehouse efficiency through automation and process improvements.
• Support integration with warehouse automation technologies such as:
• Barcode/RFID systems
• Conveyor systems
• Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
• Robotics solutions

6. Procurement & Sourcing

• Configure and supportD365 Procurement and Sourcingprocesses.
• Manage:
• Purchase requisitions
• Purchase orders
• Vendor collaboration
• Approval workflows
• Procurement policies
• Support supplier management and purchasing optimization.
• Integrate procurement processes with inventory and production planning.

7. Demand Planning

• Support demand forecasting and planning processes.
• Configure demand planning parameters and forecasting models.
• Analyze historical demand trends and supply requirements.
• Collaborate with business teams to improve forecast accuracy.
• Support integration between demand planning, master planning, and procurement.

8. Asset Management

• Configure and supportDynamics 365 Asset Managementfunctionality.
• Manage:
• Equipment lifecycle
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Work orders
• Maintenance schedules
• Asset tracking
• Support integration between asset management, production, and inventory processes.
• Improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience working withMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.
• Strong functional consulting experience in D365 SCM implementations and support projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.
• Experience with end-to-end ERP implementations including:
• Requirements gathering
• Solution design
• Configuration
• Testing
• Training
• Go-live support
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including:
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Warehouse Operations
• Planning
• Finance

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