Global ERP Technical Specialist

Overview

Join the Kemin Industries team as a Global ERP Technical Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our M3 ecosystem. In this position, you’ll design forward‑thinking solutions, lead complex technical and functional initiatives, and drive global ERP projects from initial concept through successful rollout. You’ll help define our technical strategy, architect systems, and ensure our technology roadmap aligns with evolving business needs.

You’ll also be a trusted expert across the organization. Mentoring team members, reviewing and approving code, guiding consultants, and championing best practices. With deep expertise across multiple M3 domains, you’ll independently deliver high‑impact projects, enhance system performance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our global ERP landscape. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The ideal candidate will work on-site at Kemin’s World Wide Headquarters in Des Moines, IA. Remote or off‑site arrangements may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead on multiple technologies, consult, manage and direct work
• Develop the solution for the most complex business models and processes
• Approve new technologies and new applications of existing technologies
• Approve technical documentation, processes and procedures
• Collaborate with M3 Business Analysts to keep stakeholders and customers informed,determine testing and solution success, and identify the relevant technology solution
• Review change control policies and procedures
• Approve system changes
• Approve Code
• Approve invoices
• Strategic guidance on improvements in ERP cost of ownership
• Proactively identify value add ways to utilize technologies and improve technical processes
• Designs global technical project plans, road maps and technical documentation standards
• Creates M3 environments and understands the installation, configuration and settings ofthe technical functionality
• Functional support areas of M3
• Assist with testing and documentation for WWIT systems as needed
• Assist business units further as directed

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree combined with 15+ years of experience in M3 or Associates Degree combined with 17+ years of experience in M3
• M3 Knowledge & experience – expert in at least 9 areas, intermediate in at least 5 others
• Proven writing skills creating technical documentation and processes
• Understanding of Kemin’s change management process
• Advanced SQL knowledge and experience
• AS400 Knowledge & experience
• Windows server knowledge and experience
• Outstanding communication skills – oral and written
• A servant leadership attitude with the ability to proactively direct, manage and negotiate
• Knowledge and experience with Automated Testing systems
• Understands Business Analysis, Project Management & Business Processes

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email TalentAcquisition.US@Kemin.com.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.