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BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.S… read moreince 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized jikokoas â„¢ stoves in East Africa. These stoves have helped 1,000,000+ beneficiaries save $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells ~10,000 stoves per month and intend to double sales by the end of 2017.
About the role
The NAV ERP Manager will own and manage the integrity, performance, and continuous improvement of the MPS/MRP process in Microsoft Dynamics NAV across BURN Manufacturing’s stove operations. The role combines functional planning expertise with strong NAV technical capability to ensure the ERP system supports effective production planning, material availability, inventory control, and issue resolution.
This position is critical in aligning system capability with business needs across planning, procurement, production, inventory, and operations. The successful candidate will act as both a system process owner for planning In NAV and as the go-to technical support lead for NAV-related operational issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
MPS /MRP Process Ownership in NAV
Lead and manage the end-to-end Master Production Scheduling(MPS) and Material Requirements Planning(MRP) processes within Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Ensure planning parameters in NAV are correctly configured and maintained, including:
lead times
reorder policies
safety stock parameters
lot sizing rules
replenishment systems
demand planning inputs
forecast consumption logic
Drive system discipline to ensure MPS/MRP outputs are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business requirements.
Review and optimize planning master data to improve system-generated proposals and minimize planning exceptions.
Support the monthly, weekly, and daily planning cycles by ensuring NAV generates effective purchase, production, and transfer recommendations.
Monitor and improve the quality of system outputs related to supply plans, shortages. Excess stock, and production scheduling.
Work closely with planning, procurement, production, warehouse, and inventory teams to translate operational needs into ERP process improvements.
Ensure planning transactions and system processes are executed according to standard operation procedures.
Identify and resolve root causes of MRP instability, including inaccurate master data, BOM issues, routing issues, inventory discrepancies, and transactional discipline gaps
NAV Functional and Technical Support
Serve as the primary point of contact for NAV-related issues affecting planning, inventory, procurement, manufacturing, and related functions.
Troubleshoot and resolve NAV issues raised by users, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Analyze system errors, process failures, and data inconsistencies, and coordinate corrective actions.
Provide hands-on support for NAV functional setup, issue diagnosis, testing, and user guidance.
Liaise with internal IT teams, external NAV consultants, and developers where deeper technical intervention is required.
Translate business issues into technical requirements and ensure solutions are properly implemented and tested.
Support system upgrades, enhancements, patches, and change requests related to NAV.
Maintain documentation of recurring issues, root causes, fixes, and process controls.
Master Data Governance
Ensure the integrity of planning and inventory-related master data in NAV, including:
Item cards
BOMs
Routings
Vendor parameters
SKU classifications
Replenishment settings
Production and warehouse parameters
Develop and enforce governance standards for data creation, maintenance, and change control.
Conduct regular audits of critical data fields impacting MPS/MRP performance.
Work with stakeholders to correct data inaccuracies affecting planning and execution.
ERP Improvement and Process Optimization
Identify opportunities to improve ERP-supported planning and inventory processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance:
Inventory health
Material availability
Plan accuracy
Service levels
System usability
Recommend and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting tools within NAV.
Partner with business teams to redesign workflows to improve ERP effectiveness.
Support development of dashboards and KPIs for monitoring planning and ERP performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Supply Chain, Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and IT teams.
Ensure alignment between ERP planning logic and actual operational realities.
Train and guide users on proper NAV transaction discipline and best practices.
Act as a bridge between business users and technical teams.
Reporting, Controls and Compliance
Monitor key planning and ERP performance indicators such as:
MRP exception levels
Stock-outs due to planning failure
Excess and obsolete inventory risks
Master data accuracy
System issue resolution lead time
Planning adherence
Prepare reports and insights for management on ERP planning performance and system-related risks.
Ensure planning processes in NAV are controlled, documented, and auditable.
Support internal controls and compliance across ERP transactions impacting inventory and supply planning.
Key Deliverables
Stable and effective MPS/MRP execution in NAV
Improved planning parameter accuracy and master data quality
Reduced NAV-related operational disruptions
Faster resolution of ERP-related issues
Better planning visibility, inventory control, and material availability
Stronger user adherence to system processes
Continuous enhancement of NAV
Skills and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Operations Management, or related field
ERP or Microsoft Dynamics certification is an advantage
5–8 years of experience in ERP management, supply chain planning, or manufacturing systems
Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV in manufacturing
Strong experience with MPS/MRP, production planning, and inventory control
Experience supporting ERP users in fast-paced environments
Manufacturing/FMCG/industrial experience preferred
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (configuration, transactions, support)
Understanding of:
MPS/MRP logic
Demand and supply planning
Production orders
BOMs and routings
Purchase planning
Warehouse and stock movement transactions
Ability to investigate and resolve NAV issues (functional and basic technical level)
Understanding of ERP data structures, master data dependencies, and transaction flows
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Ability to support UAT, system testing, documentation, and change implementation
SQL or NAV development knowledge is an added advantage
Strong NAV technical + functional expertise
Deep understanding of production planning, MPS/MRP, and inventory processes
Able to troubleshoot system issues and understand operational impact
Capable of owning planning processes and improving system efficiency
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