As a Principal NetSuite Consultant, you will be the senior functional authority for our manufacturing and distribution customer portfolio. You will lead complex ERP transformations end to end, from executive discovery through go-live, and mentor consultants across the team. You will advise customer stakeholders on manufacturing and distribution processes, and partner with sales on pre-sales scoping and solution architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead executive-level discovery sessions and map manufacturing, distribution, and Core NetSuite requirements to recommended NetSuite configurations.
Own the full project lifecycle for complex NetSuite implementations: solution design, configuration, and go-live readiness.
Act as the senior subject matter expert for manufacturing processes: Shop Floor Control, BOM management, WIP and Routing, MRP, and Advanced Manufacturing.
Guide distribution workflows, including Pick, Pack, Ship, Shipping labeling, Shipping Rate Sourcing, Demand Planning, and Landed Cost.
Mentor senior consultants and analysts, and review their solution designs and configuration work across the portfolio.
Partner with sales and account teams on pre-sales scoping, technical discovery, and Statement of Work (SOW) development.
Identify project risks and technical constraints early, and work with delivery leadership to resolve them.
Maintain executive-level customer relationships, and identify opportunities for platform optimization and expansion.
Build reusable delivery assets, including blueprints and industry templates, for manufacturing engagements.
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years of experience implementing and configuring NetSuite ERP, with a focus on Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution.
Strong expertise in Shop Floor Control, BOM management, WIP and Routing, MRP, and Advanced Manufacturing.
Deep understanding of Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and inventory valuation processes.
Proven ability to lead executive-level discovery sessions, functional design workshops, and full-lifecycle ERP delivery.
Strong communication skills, with experience advising C-suite and IT leadership.
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies such as Claude Code or Codex to optimize daily engineering and delivery workstreams.
Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodology.
Desired Qualifications:
NetSuite certifications, such as ERP Consultant or SuiteFoundation.
Proven experience in Field Service Management (FSM): Core Service Tasking, Dispatch Boards, Preventive Maintenance scheduling, Asset Lifecycle Management, Van Stock and Truck Inventory, and SLA and warranty tracking configurations.
Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) implementations.
Experience with NetSuite Ship Central or third-party WMS and shipping integrations, such as RF-Smart, Highjump, Pacejet, or ShipStation.
Experience in pre-sales solution scoping and SOW development.
Consulting experience within a NetSuite partner or professional services firm.
Experience in Jira and Google Workspace.
How You’ll Embody Our Core Values At Plative, our core values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. As part of the team, you will:
Put People First: Build trusted relationships with clients and mentor teammates.
Grow Together, Win Together: Share knowledge, celebrate wins, and elevate others.
Bring Your Authentic Self to Work: Foster openness, empathy, and integrity in every interaction.
Take the Path You’ll Be Proud Of: Deliver excellence, own outcomes, and learn from challenges.
Push Boundaries, Blow Minds: Design creative, scalable solutions that drive real impact.
Compensation Compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. Exact ranges vary by region and will be discussed during the initial interview process.
AI Disclosure & Hiring Practices Plative uses AI-powered tools to support our recruitment process. However, AI tools never replace human judgment; all hiring decisions are made entirely by our Talent Team.
Plative Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are also committed to fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Skills Required
- 7+ years implementing and configuring NetSuite ERP, focused on manufacturing and wholesale distribution
- Expertise in Shop Floor Control, BOM management, WIP and Routing, MRP, and Advanced Manufacturing
- Deep understanding of Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and inventory valuation processes
- Experience leading executive-level discovery sessions, functional design workshops, and full-lifecycle ERP delivery
- Strong communication skills and experience advising C-suite and IT leadership
- Proficiency using AI technologies such as Claude Code or Codex to optimize engineering and delivery workstreams
- Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies
- NetSuite ERP Consultant or SuiteFoundation certification
- Experience with NetSuite Field Service Management configurations
- Experience implementing Quality Management Systems
- Experience with NetSuite Ship Central or third-party WMS and shipping integrations
- Experience with presales solution scoping and SOW development
- Consulting experience with a NetSuite partner or professional services firm
- Experience with Jira and Google Workspace
What We Do
Plative is an award-winning Salesforce and NetSuite consulting partner helping companies become AI-native through connected systems, unified data, and intelligent automation. The company delivers enterprise technology consulting and implementation services across Salesforce and NetSuite ecosystems, supporting organizations with business transformation, cloud applications, data integration, and scalable operational workflows. Its mission is to help businesses improve efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making by connecting core platforms and applying modern AI capabilities.
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