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ERP consulting · Alexander Koltsov
Independent ERP Consultant for Growing Companies
As an ERP consultant, I help you define what your system needs to support, plan the changes and lead the implementation. My work connects business processes, financial reporting and the technical decisions behind them.
Discuss your ERP projectYour situation
When your business needs ERP consulting
You may be choosing your first ERP, expanding an existing system or trying to get a project back on track. I work with owners, finance, operations and IT leaders to establish what needs attention.
The business has outgrown its processes
More entities, warehouses or sales channels mean more reconciliation and repeated work. You need consistent processes and reliable management information.
Delivery has stalled
Decisions remain open, the scope keeps changing or users cannot complete essential tasks. You need a review of the work and a practical delivery plan.
ERP advisory services
What I can take responsibility for
We agree on the scope around your situation. You can bring me in for a specific decision or for continued involvement across the project.
ERP strategy and roadmap
I review your current systems, growth plans and operating constraints, then define which changes to make first and how to phase the work.
You receiveA roadmap with priorities, dependencies, responsibilities and budget assumptions.
Business process and ERP requirements analysis
I follow the actual work across sales, purchasing, stock, production and finance. I document exceptions, approval rules and the information each team needs.
You receiveProcess maps and prioritised requirements that vendors and your team can evaluate.
ERP selection and vendor evaluation
I compare systems against your requirements and use your business scenarios to assess demonstrations, integration needs, costs and implementation partners.
You receiveA shortlist and recommendation with the tradeoffs and remaining questions made explicit.
ERP implementation oversight
I coordinate your team and delivery partners, review scope and progress, and manage decisions, testing, user training and preparation for launch.
You receiveAn implementation plan, visible risks and acceptance criteria for each release.
ERP integration and data management
I define how orders, products, stock and financial records move between ERP and other systems, including data ownership, migration checks and failed transactions.
You receiveIntegration requirements, data mappings and reconciliation checks for dependable daily operations.
ERP optimization and process improvement
I examine where users still rely on spreadsheets, repeat data entry or work around the system. I redesign the process and prioritise configuration, training or automation.
You receiveA focused improvement plan with measures such as processing time, errors and manual steps.
ERP project recovery
I review a troubled project with management, users and suppliers. I check the agreed scope, completed work, data, testing and decisions that are holding up delivery.
You receiveAn assessment of what can be retained, what must change and the options for restarting delivery.
Selected project experience
ERP work across manufacturing and commerce
I have owned ERP systems inside a business and led implementation work for clients. These examples show the processes, delivery responsibilities and operating scale involved.
Industrial group · AfricaERP for four companies and twenty warehouses ↗
Before
Local practices and manual coordination made it difficult to manage stock, production and finance across the group.
My work
I designed and led the ERP implementation across purchasing, manufacturing, inventory, treasury and accounting, and personally trained teams in Africa.
Result
Four entities and twenty warehouses worked within a shared operating model, with trained users and defined controls for stock and cash.
Technology manufacturing · Three legal entitiesERP ownership in international manufacturing ↗
Before
Manufacturing, sales, stock and financial data were spread across departments and external systems.
My work
As ERP owner and transformation lead, I developed the Odoo environment, coordinated integrations and translated business needs into implementation priorities.
Result
Demand, production, delivery and accounting were connected across the business. Ongoing ERP changes followed a managed delivery process.
E-commerce · 10,000+ SKUs · About 1,400 monthly ordersShopify Plus and Odoo integration ↗
Before
A large product catalogue and recurring order volume required consistent records across the storefront, inventory and fulfillment.
My work
I worked on the integration architecture and synchronization rules for products, variants, customers, orders, stock and fulfillment.
Result
Defined data flows connected storefront transactions to ERP operations, reducing duplicate handling and improving catalogue and stock consistency.
ERP consulting engagement options
Choose the level of involvement you need
I stay involved in the business detail as well as the delivery decisions. We agree on deliverables, responsibilities, review points and fees before the work starts.
Focused assessment
For a specific system decision, process issue or project review.
- Review of processes, systems and project materials
- Findings, priorities and recommended next steps
- A defined scope for any follow-on work
Project leadership
For selection, implementation or recovery that needs active coordination.
- Scope, roadmap and delivery responsibilities
- Partner coordination, progress and risk reviews
- Testing, training and handover into operations
Ongoing ERP advisory
For management teams that need regular support as the business changes.
- Review of requirements and improvement priorities
- Advice on architecture and investment decisions
- Follow-up on delivery and operational results
How the work moves forward
Review the situation → agree the plan → deliver and test → train users → hand over and review results. I work with your team throughout, so responsibilities and knowledge remain in the business.
Read more about how I work ↗Practical questions
Frequently asked questions about ERP consulting
What does an ERP consultant do?
An ERP consultant connects business requirements with system decisions and implementation work. I help define processes, assess software, coordinate delivery and check that the result supports the people who will use it. The scope can be a focused review or support through implementation.
When should I bring in an independent ERP consultant?
Before committing to software if your requirements are unclear, when an implementation needs stronger business ownership, or when an existing ERP is creating more manual work than expected. I can also assess a delayed project before you commit further budget.
Which ERP systems do you work with?
My hands-on implementation and architecture experience is strongest in Odoo. For ERP selection, I start with your business requirements and assess the relevant options against them. My background includes founding ERPixel, an Odoo business; we agree whether the engagement is advisory, delivery leadership or implementation support at the outset.
Can you work with our existing implementation partner?
Yes. I can represent the business, clarify requirements, coordinate decisions and review deliverables while your partner handles configuration and development. We define responsibilities and approval authority before the work starts.
Do you support companies with multiple entities or warehouses?
Yes. My experience includes an ERP implementation for four legal entities and twenty warehouses, as well as manufacturing, intercompany transactions and group reporting. I assess the requirements of each entity and the controls needed across the group.
What do ERP consulting services cost?
The fee depends on the scope, system landscape, required involvement and stage of the project. Once I understand the situation, I prepare a proposal with deliverables, responsibilities, timing and fees. A focused assessment can help define a larger engagement.
What should I prepare for the first conversation?
A brief description of your business, the systems you use and the problem you want to solve. If available, include the number of entities or locations, current project status, priorities and timing. A complete requirements document is not necessary.
Start with your business
Discuss what your ERP needs to support
Tell me about your processes, current systems and where you need help. Include project status and timing if you already know them.
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