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:
$133,300.00 - $219,100.00
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.
Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.
