R2 Global · 2 days ago
D365 Business Central Operations Consultant
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/StaffR2 Global is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Consultant to support food and beverage manufacturers and distributors through ERP-enabled operational transformation. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, designing efficient future-state operations, and ensuring ERP solutions effectively enable business goals.
ConsultingInformation ServicesIT Management
Hiring Manager
Simon Gibson
Responsibilities
Partner with senior executives to evaluate current operations and define a realistic, value‑focused future state
Lead discussions across manufacturing, inventory management, quality, food safety, lot traceability, planning, and distribution
Translate real‑world operational challenges into ERP‑aligned process solutions that drive measurable improvements
Develop a detailed understanding of client workflows and map requirements to ERP capabilities (e.g., Business Central or F&B‑focused ERP platforms)
Align technology capabilities with actual operational practices—not theoretical models
Identify gaps between current processes and ERP best practices, recommending improvements that balance efficiency, compliance, and practicality
Serve as a senior functional lead on ERP implementations, guiding configuration, testing, and deployment activities
Collaborate closely with technical teams to minimize unnecessary customizations while ensuring operational fit
Anticipate risks, dependencies, and operational impacts associated with solution‑design decisions
Communicate complex operational and system concepts clearly and concisely for executive audiences
Help stakeholders understand trade‑offs, business impacts, and value‑realization opportunities
Support organizational change by aligning people, processes, and technology
Assessing manufacturing, inventory, quality, and distribution processes
Translating operational needs into ERP system requirements and workflows
Facilitating workshops with cross‑functional and executive teams
Reviewing and validating solution designs with technical and implementation teams
Providing guidance on industry best practices and ERP adoption strategies
Communicating progress, risks, and decisions to key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field
Extensive experience in food and beverage operations (manufacturing or distribution)
Proven contribution to ERP implementation initiatives
Strong understanding of core operational domains: Inventory & warehousing, Manufacturing execution, Lot traceability & food safety, Planning & supply chain coordination
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive‑level presentation skills
Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capability
Highly organized, accountable, and able to own outcomes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Experience with food and beverage ERP platforms (e.g., JustFood, industry‑specific ERP solutions)
Deep industry experience within the food and beverage sector
Experience leading functional workstreams on ERP projects
Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
Company
R2 Global
R2 Global specializes in niche technology recruitment
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Archie Hughes
Partner
Chris Gath
Managing Partner
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