Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Administrator

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success.  At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.

 

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies.  ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

This job is primarily responsible for the development, support, maintenance, and enhancements of the organization’s ERP solution, Microsoft Dynamics 365. Additionally, this role with work with the Microsoft Power Platform and other 3rd party products to create solutions for increasing user productivity and company efficiency.

In this job, you will:

• Install, maintain and develop Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Provide end user support and training for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and ancillary applications.
• Develop an understanding of application dependencies, workflows, integrations, and processes surrounding ERP applications.
• Work closely with other Microsoft Dynamics 365 Administrators, Business Analysts, SQL DBAs and Software Development Teams to develop and maintain custom ERP-related solutions.
• Design and maintain system integrations.
• Design, develop and maintain operational and financial reports.
• Ensure proper approval of all changes and enhancements by submitting application enhancements and upgrades to Change Management System.
• Develop relationships throughout the organization to identify opportunities to further implement ERP components.
• Monitor end-user processes and identify/implement process improvements.
• Build, test and apply application enhancements and upgrades within VMware test, staging, and production environments.
• Create test cases and manage user-acceptance testing.
• Maintain system documentation, error troubleshooting logs, and end-user work instructions.
• Work with vendors on product enhancements and system upgrades to assure system optimization and project completion.
• Handle user support requests via tasks assigned by the helpdesk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

Education

Required – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems or related field, or equivalent education, experience and training.

Experience

Required – 5 years’ experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and developing integrations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as an administrator, consultant, and/or power user.
• Working knowledge of configuration packages, Microsoft Power Automate, and eOne Solutions Smart-Connect integration tool.
• Understanding of extension management within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and eOne Solutions Popdock reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Lanham Suite, Cost Control, and Hougaard Dynamics BC extensions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams for document management.
• Knowledge of use tax components of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Working knowledge of Solver Global.
• Understanding of intermediate-level accounting principles and financial statements.
• Understanding of the system development lifecycle.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Effective listening skills with the ability to interpret and share information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and manage multiple demands while staying within established timelines.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment; sharing expertise with others.
• Ability to remain positive and display optimism and inspiration.
• Ability to train and host training for end-user audiences.
• Ability to take ownership of personal development and communicate with manager about development objectives and goals.
• Ability to accept coaching and constructive feedback, while consistently providing effort towards improving performance.
• Drive for results and a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours, providing support and elevating changes to production environments, as needed.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Sedentary work.  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Ability to sit/stand continuously.

Hearing.  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.  Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

​Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Travel, travel for project work, meetings and trainings will be less than 5% of the employee’s total work days.

The expected base pay range for this role is:

$81,771.00 - $103,648.00

Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job. Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.