Job Specifications
The Encore Developer will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining applications built on the FIS Encore or Encore-based ERP/transaction systems used in the packaging manufacturing environment. The role focuses on supporting business-critical functions such as production planning, order management, inventory control, supply chain operations, and financial transactions. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are optimized for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Customization
Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and modules within the Encore environment to support manufacturing and packaging workflows.
Customize Encore programs to meet business needs in production scheduling, order entry, costing, and inventory management.
Create and enhance batch processes, reports, interfaces, and automation scripts.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain System Support
Support Encore integrations with ERP/MES systems, shop-floor machines, barcode systems, and logistics platforms.
Maintain and optimize processes related to Bill of Materials (BOMs), production orders, material consumption, waste reporting, and shipment workflows.
Ensure data accuracy across production, inventory, procurement, and sales modules.
Integration & Data Management
Develop interfaces between Encore and external systems (ERP, WMS, CRM, Finance tools).
Work with APIs, EDI, flat files, and message queues to ensure seamless data flow.
Establish controls for data quality across manufacturing, inventory, and sales processes.
Production Support & Troubleshooting
Provide support for daily manufacturing operations; troubleshoot system issues affecting production, inventory, shipping, and order processing.
Conduct root-cause analysis for system or process failures and implement long-term solutions.
Monitor system performance and propose optimizations.
Enhancements, Upgrades & Documentation
Participate in Encore system upgrades, patches, and migration projects.
Write technical documentation, design specifications, process flow diagrams, and support guides.
Work closely with business analysts, plant operations, and IT teams to refine system requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Encore platform development (Encore applications, programming logic, scripting, batch processes).
Strong understanding of manufacturing or packaging industry processes, including:
Production planning & scheduling
Order-to-cash cycle
Procurement & inventory
BOM management & material movement
Machine-level data collection (optional)
Experience with RDBMS systems such as DB2, Oracle, SQL Server.
Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.
Experience with system interfaces and integration technologies (API, EDI, flat files, MQ, SFTP).
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
About the Company
InvestM is a diversified workforce solutions firm that provides project-based staffing, contingent staffing, and direct placement services to Fortune 5000 companies and US Government Agencies. To identify top talent, our screening and hiring process uses a quantitative and data-driven methodology, that is cost-efficient, scalable, and works for all industries in need of qualified talent.
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