Key Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze requirements from different departments, including Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Accounting, Human Resources, and others, and translate them into clear functional specifications.
- Prepare Gap Analysis documentation to identify differences between the company’s business requirements and the standard capabilities of the Odoo system.
- Configure and set up various Odoo modules, avoiding code customization whenever possible.
- Train end users and prepare User Manuals and other relevant training materials.
- Coordinate and follow up on User Acceptance Testing (UAT) before the system goes live, and document user feedback and issues.
Technical Responsibilities
- Develop and customize Odoo modules using Python and the Odoo framework.
- Design and develop customized reports using QWeb and Jasper Reports.
- Develop and customize user interfaces and views, including Form, Tree, and Kanban Views, using XML.
- Build and maintain integrations with external systems using XML-RPC, JSON-RPC, and REST APIs.
- Write and execute SQL queries for data analysis, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Manage data migration activities, including data import and export.
- Support and monitor system upgrades across different Odoo versions.
Shared Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to users and troubleshoot day-to-day system issues.
- Coordinate with other business teams, including Accounting, Purchasing, and Inventory, to ensure that the system aligns with actual business workflows.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system performance enhancement projects.
- Work collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure effective coordination and successful implementation of solutions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of practical experience working with the Odoo platform in a Functional, Technical, or combined Techno-Functional capacity.
- Previous experience in implementing or supporting ERP systems is an added advantage.
Required Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Python and the Odoo framework, including ORM, Models, Views, Actions, and Workflows.
- Good knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL query writing.
- Experience with XML and QWeb for designing reports and user interfaces.
- Understanding of REST APIs and XML-RPC for system integration.
- Knowledge of JavaScript / OWL framework is an advantage, particularly for advanced user-interface customizations.
- Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
Required Functional Skills
- Good understanding of fundamental accounting and financial processes.
- Understanding of Sales, Purchasing, and Inventory processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycles.
- Ability to document business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-technical users.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate activities across multiple departments.
