Epicor Developer Job at GTN Technical Staffing, Chicago, IL

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  • GTN Technical Staffing
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Our client is embarking on an Epicor Kinetic implementation and is seeking a hands-on Epicor Developer to play a key role in the technical delivery, customization, and long-term success of the platform.
This individual will serve as a technical champion for Epicor, working closely with IT leadership, the Project Manager, and business stakeholders to ensure the system aligns with the unique requirements of food manufacturing operations.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role where development, configuration, and system optimization will directly impact manufacturing execution, inventory control, compliance, and overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Epicor Implementation & Technical Leadership

  • Act as the internal Epicor technical expert throughout the Epicor Kinetic implementation lifecycle

  • Partner with the Project Manager and implementation partners to translate business requirements into technical solutions

  • Lead and support data migration efforts, including master data, recipes/formulas, and historical transactional data

  • Configure Epicor to support food manufacturing requirements such as lot traceability, shelf-life tracking, allergen management, and quality controls

Epicor Development & Configuration

  • Design and develop Epicor BAQs, BPMs, Functions, dashboards, and customizations

  • Build reports and analytics supporting production efficiency, yield analysis, inventory turns, and regulatory compliance

  • Configure and enhance manufacturing execution workflows, including batch processing, recipe management, and quality checkpoints

  • Implement and support costing methodologies appropriate for food manufacturing (standard, actual, average)

Integration & Data Management

  • Develop and support integrations with production equipment, WMS, quality systems, and external platforms

  • Ensure data integrity across manufacturing, inventory, procurement, and finance modules

  • Establish data validation and traceability protocols critical to food safety and recall readiness

Support, Optimization & Knowledge Transfer

  • Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for Epicor Kinetic

  • Proactively optimize system performance, usability, and reliability

  • Train power users and create technical documentation and best practices

  • Stay current with Epicor releases and assess new functionality for business value

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on Epicor Kinetic / Epicor ERP development experience

  • At least one full Epicor implementation cycle completed

  • 5+ years of experience supporting food manufacturing environments

  • 5+ years of process improvement experience

  • Strong understanding of Epicor architecture, database structure, and core modules (Manufacturing, Inventory, Finance)

  • Proven expertise with Epicor tools: BAQ Designer, BPM Designer, Dashboards, Epicor Functions

  • Solid understanding of food and beverage manufacturing processes

  • Knowledge of food industry requirements including lot traceability, recall management, and shelf-life control

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

  • Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Epicor REST APIs and integration tools

  • Strong SQL Server skills, including complex query development

  • Knowledge of FDA and USDA food safety regulations

  • Experience supporting EDI integrations with customers and suppliers

  • Familiarity with MRP/MPS and production scheduling in food manufacturing

  • Experience with catch weight processing and yield management

  • Exposure to barcode, RFID, and mobile warehouse/manufacturing solutions

  • Epicor certification or formal Epicor training

Technical Skill Set

  • Epicor Modules: Manufacturing Execution, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, Product Configurator, Advanced Planning & Scheduling

  • Development Tools: Epicor Application Studio, Epicor Functions, Configurator Designer

  • Database: SQL Server, SSMS, performance tuning and data analysis

  • Integrations: REST APIs, EDI, flat-file interfaces

  • Nice to Have: WMS integration experience

What Success Looks Like

  • You are the go-to Epicor Developer and technical authority

  • You balance clean technical design with real-world manufacturing needs

  • You collaborate effectively and enjoy mentoring users and teammates

  • You are detail-oriented and understand the criticality of data accuracy

  • You recognize that system reliability directly impacts food production and compliance

Why This Role Is Important

This role is central to our client’s digital transformation and ERP modernization. The Epicor Developer will play a critical role in improving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and supporting scalable growth within a competitive food manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to shape an Epicor Kinetic environment from the ground up and become a long-term technical leader within the organization.

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