Manufacturing Solution Architect - Microsoft Dynamics 365

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.

Pay Range:

$100,800.00 - $165,600.00

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

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.