NetSuite Functional Consultant (Manufacturing & Costing)

Job Opportunity: NetSuite Functional Consultant (Manufacturing & Costing)

Location – Santa Clara, CA

Type – Contract

Key responsibilities:

• Implementation and solution design
• Lead and conduct comprehensive discovery sessions to understand clients' manufacturing processes, pain points, and business requirements.
• Perform gap analyses and map client requirements to standard NetSuite functionality.
• Design and document scalable and efficient NetSuite solutions, focusing on manufacturing, inventory management, and costing.
• Configure and customize NetSuite modules, including Advanced Manufacturing, to meet client needs.

Costing module expertise:

• Configure and manage NetSuite's costing module, including setting up costing methods such as LIFO, FIFO, and average costing.
• Define cost templates for manufacturing operations to accurately track costs associated with labor, materials, and overhead.
• Implement and manage NetSuite's Work in Process (WIP) functionality and routings to track production progress and costs.
• Ensure accurate allocation and tracking of costs to specific jobs or projects for profitability analysis.

Manufacturing processes:

• Implement and support core NetSuite manufacturing features such as Work Orders, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production scheduling.
• Optimize Demand Planning and Supply Planning (MRP) to improve inventory control and reduce costs.
• Implement and configure the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Advanced Inventory features.
• Enable and configure the Quality Management System (QMS) for manufacturing checks and compliance.

Training and support:

• Conduct user training sessions and workshops for clients on NetSuite's manufacturing and costing functionalities.
• Provide post-implementation support, address issues, and manage system enhancements to ensure client satisfaction.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, developers, and project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide junior consultants and advise clients on best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a NetSuite Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on manufacturing and costing.
• Proven experience leading NetSuite implementations in the manufacturing vertical.
• Deep functional knowledge of manufacturing business processes, cost accounting, and supply chain management.
• Expertise in configuring NetSuite modules, including Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Inventory, and the costing capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• NetSuite certifications (e.g., SuiteFoundation, ERP Consultant, or specific module certifications) are highly preferred.
• Experience with SuiteScript or other customization tools