Application Developer, ERP

Department: IS

Application Developer, ERP

At Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer and distributor of small household and commercial appliances, our culture is one of hard work, ethical behavior and teamwork.  We roll up our sleeves and work hard to create products that have been pleasing customers for over 100 years.  We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurances, along with 401(k),  paid vacation, a paid charitable day off to share your talents with the non-profit of your choice, “summer hours” which is a great opportunity for long weekends all summer long, a quarterly subsidy to help cover the costs associated with staying fit, standing desks, the ability to purchase our products at a discounted cost, employee recognition, team building activities, a casual dress code, and flexible hours just to name a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company.

We are seeking qualified candidates for an Application Developer, ERP at our Corporate Headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia.  This role will, under direction of the IT Manager, will research, design, and create BAQs, Updateable/Standard Dashboards, Epicor form customizations, BPMs (including the use of C#), SQL queries, stored procedures, SSRS reporting, other customizations as required- creating technical documentation in the current ERP and WMS systems (Epicor/Koerber One) under aggressive timelines and shifting priorities, with a re-design and continuous improvement objective to take advantage of and implement native product functionality and industry leading practices and processes while changing and decommissioning unnecessary, inefficient and non-value added processes, procedures, designs and practices. 

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Lead the research, analysis, design of complex end to end systems, interfaces, data and processes that have a high degree of variation.
• Lead requirements and product lifecycle projects with functional leaders with a sharp focus on simplification, product and process contemporization and operational efficiencies. Anticipate and recommend requirements, new designs/products and components, alternatives to evaluate based on function/customer desires and strategic roadmap.
• Determine and recommend new product technical feasibility and new technical approaches and designs.
• Create and manage new full product development roadmaps, project schedules, cost estimates for research and development, cost reduction, alternative/re-design, operational and controls excellence projects.
• Develop new prototypes, testing protocols, testing development and testing execution across multiple business and technical functions. Develop new, industry-leading designs, components, specifications for complex products.
• Implementation of automation of processes as well as identify, design, test and implement the re-design/engineering of products and interfaces
• Implement new native product functionality and industry leading practices and processes while changing and decommissioning unnecessary, inefficient and non-value added processes, procedures, designs and practices.
• Create alerting for process, data and system compliance and quality. Research and resolve problems, corrective actions in accordance with ERP roadmap
• Through daily monitoring, follow up and instruct business partners to ensure business accountability and adherence to procedural compliance, and the strengthening of resulting data accuracy up and downstream.
• Develop technical product and process documentation as well as education and training materials for use with business and technical stakeholders and partners as well as for Cybersecurity NIST requirements and ITGC.
• Participate in peer code reviews through change management and problem management – congruent with ITIL practices.

Requirements of the position include:

• BS Degree in IT, IS, computer science, computer engineering or related technology field. A masters degree is desired.
• Minimum 10 years experience working in IT function
• 5-7 years experience with C#, SQL
• 5-7 years Epicor development experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in product lifecycle management
• 10 years experience in automation, product and process improvement
• Desire to learn new components of our ERP system, including WMS (Koerber One)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to understand business requirements and translate them into sustainable designs for solutions
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently with business functions to achieve product and project results
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and methodologies with a desire to coach and assist team members

The suitable candidate has demonstrated technical skills, product management and strong communication skills with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into designs for solutions suitable for delivery.  They have the ability to consistently work swiftly, accurately and with attention to necessary detail to meet critical deadlines. The candidate also focuses on product lifecycle maturation, automation and continuous improvement experience in solutions and processes while working with functional and technical team members to achieve strategic objectives together. 

Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment.  We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products.  Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.  Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.

If you are interested and qualified for this role, please apply HERE.