How to Become an ERP Administrator

The typical historical role of the ERP Administrator used to be much simpler, their responsibility was usually limited to carrying out the occasional client installations, adding users, updated product licences and liaising with their SYSPRO Support Office regarding any system issues.

For businesses that have responded to this requirement, the role is now normally referred to as ‘ERP Facilitator’, ‘Business Analyst’, ‘ERP System Manager’ and ‘IT Systems Manager’ and this role has a lot more expected from it than the historical ERP Administrator.

Businesses that operate without a person having this skill set, tend to struggle to identify improvement areas, fail to articulate customer demand changes into a required solution change and have difficultly internally assigning ERP ownership areas.

As a result they end up with islands of ERP system users that do not understand how their function interacts with others, they unfortunately also tend to have a reactive relationship with their ERP Provider – rather than a proactive one which stifles improvement projects and can lead to future conflicts due to knowledge dilution and a lack of system and process understanding.

Qualifications or Certificates that help the ERP Administrator in their role.

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ERP system experience creating bills of materials, work orders, material routers, and labor standards.

Multnomah County is looking for a Workday HRIS Time Administrator to join our HR Workday team.

Your responsibilities will include working closely with our ERP Consultants in managing Epicor ERP cloud, on-premises, or hybrid implementation projects and….

The ERP Administrator is responsible for integrating the day-to-day operational business functions, maintenance, training, and technical assistance to the end….

Daily administration and support of ERP database including but not limited to managing multiple user setups, authorizations and roles, customization of user-defined fields, and layout changes.

Have the drive and commitment to continue their professional development and train others within the business to impart their ERP knowledge for the future sustainability of the business.

Businesses that operate without a person having this skill set, tend to struggle to identify improvement areas, fail to articulate customer demand changes into a required solution change and have difficultly internally assigning ERP ownership areas.

As a result they end up with islands of ERP system users that do not understand how their function interacts with others, they unfortunately also tend to have a reactive relationship with their ERP Provider – rather than a proactive one which stifles improvement projects and can lead to future conflicts due to knowledge dilution and a lack of system and process understanding.

Having a skilled, well-rounded ERP Administrator means that a business can ensure that it is not falling behind other businesses (technologically and competitively), and can guarantee that they are adding value and getting the most from their ERP Solution.

For more information on the skills requirement or recommended training channels speak to your local ERP Office.