They develop software solutions; design software for client use; modify software systems, using analytic skills and mathematical models to anticipate and measure outcomes and consequences of design; store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements; design and develop conversion ... An ERP consultant or specialist helps manage and implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for large organizations and small-to-medium-sized companies. They do this by contributing to resource planning. They make sure that the company's software works as efficiently as possible.