Senior Abacus ERP Specialist / In-house Consultant

About the role

u-blox is looking for a senior internal expert for Abacus ERP to help shape how the company uses the platform across core functions such as Sales, Supply Chain and Finance. You will work closely with business stakeholders, process owners, IT teams, developers, data teams and external Abacus partners, with a major focus on the Abacus Version 26 transformation towards a more standardized, scalable and secure ERP design. The role is based in Thalwil, Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Own senior functional governance, configuration quality, setup, optimization and control of Abacus ERP modules.
• Translate business requirements into functional designs, backlog items, acceptance criteria, test scenarios and release inputs.
• Lead functional design and implementation governance for the Abacus Version 26 transformation project.
• Shape fit-to-standard process design, challenge legacy workarounds and reduce unnecessary customization.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority and secure alignment on fit-to-standard decisions.
• Provide functional input for integrations, data flows, reporting dependencies, automation opportunities and controls.
• Support testing, release readiness, incident resolution, documentation, knowledge transfer and continuous ERP improvement.

Required profile

• Significant senior-level hands-on experience with Abacus ERP configuration, support, upgrades or functional ownership.
• Strong practical knowledge of ERP governance, process design, finance, operations, supply chain and business administration.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional ERP activities with business stakeholders, IT teams, developers, data teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills and confident communication, able to influence without formal authority and explain trade-offs clearly.
• Proficiency in English and German; valid eligibility to work in Switzerland (EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit).
• Bonus points: ERP transformation or major version upgrade experience, knowledge of automation, reporting or integration design, and experience in an international, matrixed environment.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model and flexible working hours.
• 25 to 30 days of vacation per year, with employer-paid insurance contributions and additional pension fund contribution.
• Participation in public transport costs and a multicultural, international team.
• Project-based work with colleagues around the world, a strong learning environment and regular career discussions.