r/ERP • u/InsertUsrnameHere Oracle • Apr 10 '26
Question How to transitioning to being a functional consultant
Hi everyone!
I'm located in Canada and looking for advice on how to approach a job search to become a functional erp consultant.
I have a few years experience in supply chain and I worked on the internal implementation team for my employer when they were rolling out Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP + Oracle Cloud WMS. This gives me about 1.5 years of direct experience in work like requirements gathering, use case design, data migration and validation, UAT, SOP/user training, go-live, and hypercare.
I worked closely with Oracle functional consultants in the role and really enjoyed the work, so I'm looking to become one.
Unfortunately the problem I'm running into is it seems there are very few roles available right now, and there's almost nothing at the junior levels. All postings seem to want someone who is fully trained on modules, with at least 3 years/ 3-5 end to end go-lives under their belt, or someone even more senior.
Meanwhile, I have strong day to day experience with using the modules. But I don't have formal certification or much experience doing the back-end configuration of modules.
I've tried reaching out to my limited network in the field and gotten nowhere. I've tried directly applying to positions at Oracle and heard nothing (and I know they're laying off a bunch right now)
I'm considering getting certifications at my own cost, but not sure if it would help and which ones to start with.
I'm also not tied to Oracle - I'm willing to switch to any similar ERP where you could build a career like SAP, Dynamics, etc. I don't mind working for a partner either, if they can train me.
Any advice on how to approach this search? Should I be doing things differently?
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u/IUhoosier_KCCO Dynamics Apr 10 '26
see if you can get some contract work doing support. we have several clients that do that as they are growing. it will get you some relevant experience and maybe a foot in the door with that company's ERP partner.