Company
Huvepharma® is focused on bringing human health and animal health and nutrition products to market. These pillars are the basis of our company name, Huvepharma®: HUman and VEterinary PHARMAceuticals.
We have more than half a century of expertise in the fermentation and manufacturing of human and animal health and nutritional products. Our growth is both organic and through acquisitions. We have successfully integrated products, facilities and know-how from numerous prestigious brands across many of the industries we work in and continue to look for other strategic acquisitions to help us create a balanced product portfolio and achieve our goals.
Building on our strong foundations, dynamic drive and clear business orientation have resulted in Huvepharma® being one of the top ten veterinary pharmaceutical companies operating around the world today.
Huvepharma® is a privately-owned company, headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. Our manufacturing subsidiary, Biovet, is headquartered in Peshtera, Bulgaria, and has independent manufacturing units in various other locations. Large, modern fermentation plants provide capacity for producing major molecules, purification and downstream processing as well as having extensive R&D, quality assurance and packaged goods facilities.
Context
Huvepharma has its HQ based in Bulgaria, Sofia. It is a family-owned company with around 22 entities across the globe. There are around 3.900 people working for Huvepharma worldwide – in the Antwerp office there are around 70 people working.
The organization is planning on migrating towards Dynamics 365 the coming years & therefore is looking for extra talent within the IT Department, this being a crucial role for them in terms of data architecture & strategy.
The entire IT Department has around 40 people active, most of them based out of the HQ in Bulgaria. This would be the first time that the company welcomes an internal ERP/CRM Architect.
Globally there’s about 600 people using the ERP/CRM software.
Function
Reports to: Global Head of IT Applications
Role Purpose:
The ERP & CRM Architect is responsible for the overall architecture, design, and roadmap of the organization's ERP and CRM platforms, primarily Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta) and Dynamics 365. The role ensures that business processes are optimally supported by scalable, secure, and integrated solutions, aligning technology with business strategy.
* Define and maintain the architectural vision, principles, standards, and reference models for ERP (D365 FO, Axapta) and CRM (D365 CE).
* Design and govern solution architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
* Design end-to-end solutions across ERP, CRM, and reporting platforms (QlikView, Power BI, Cognos, IBM Netezza).
* Define integration patterns and APIs with other business systems, including reporting and data warehouses.
* Lead system consolidation, modernization, and migration projects.
* Work closely with business stakeholders, process owners, and senior leadership to translate business requirements into architectural blueprints.
* Ensure adherence to architectural standards, data governance, and security best practices.
* Lead architecture reviews and ensure proper documentation.
* Define the ERP and CRM technology roadmap, staying informed about Microsoft releases and relevant industry trends.
* Drive adoption of new features, modules, and updates from the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.
* Work closely with BI and Data teams to ensure ERP & CRM data supports analytics platforms (Power BI, QlikView, Cognos, IBM Netezza).
Profile
For this role we are looking for someone with following experience:
* Proven experience in architecture, design, and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta) and Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement).
* Strong knowledge of ERP & CRM business processes (finance, sales, supply chain, customer service, etc.).
* Familiarity with reporting platforms (Power BI, QlikView) and data platforms (IBM Netezza, Cognos).
* Experience with TOGAF, Zachman, or similar frameworks is preferred.
* Experience with Azure integration services, APIs, middleware, and master data management.
* Excellent communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines.
* Experience in multi-country or multi-entity environments is preferred
* 7+ years of experience in ERP/CRM architecture, with at least 3 years focused on Dynamics 365 or Axapta.
* Certifications in Dynamics 365, Azure, or enterprise architecture are a plus.
Huvepharma is working exclusively with specialized partner Everest Recruitment for this role. If you are interested you can apply to this advert or send you resume directly to: herbert.martens@everest-recruitment.be