Full-Stack Developer for Custom Web-Based ERP/CRM System

We are looking for an experienced full-stack developer to help us build a custom web-based internal business system for our material handling equipment company. The system will function as an in-house ERP-style platform designed specifically for our operations. It will be hosted on our own dedicated server and developed as a secure web application accessible internally by our team. This is a long-term project that will be developed step-by-step using milestones. The detailed scope, architecture, and technical decisions will be finalized in collaboration with the selected developer. At this stage, we are looking to connect with developers who can help design the system architecture and implement it gradually. The system will include several operational modules. Below is the initial high-level scope. 1. CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Customer profiles and account history Deal tracking and sales pipeline Logging activities, notes, and follow-ups Customer interaction history Sales planning and opportunity tracking 2. Equipment Management Database of all company equipment (forklifts and related machinery) - this part has 2 stages, once a unit is an incoming unit which needs to have all unit details logged by a user and sent for approval; once approved, the units will passed to the final list where all equipment and their details are kept - there is a maker/checker process needed before a unit is entered in the main equipment list. Equipment status tracking Equipment availability and location Basic equipment specifications and service history 3. Parts Inventory Management Inventory tracking for equipment parts Parts stock levels Purchase planning and requests Tracking incoming and used parts 4. Work Order Management Work orders for technicians Service records Maintenance tracking On-site technician job tracking

• the work order aspect should be in a format that Technicians can create the work order while on client's site - either a compatible web version that can be used by mobile browser or a dedicated mobile app. Once a WO is created it should automatically associated with the existing client data in CRM and quote generated for the work.

5. Sales and Rental Management Sales opportunity tracking Rental contract management Rental scheduling and planning Rental status and due dates Maintenance schedules Safety inspection scheduling 6. Vendor Management Vendor database Vendor relationships and records Vendor purchase tracking 7. Quoting and Document Generation Automated quote generation Sales and rental quotes Document templates Automatic document generation based on entered data Potential support for invoices and related documents System Requirements Web-based application Hosted on our dedicated server Secure architecture and strong cybersecurity practices Full ownership and control of the system Scalable structure to allow additional modules in the future Clean UI for internal team usage User log in Development Approach Because this is a custom internal platform, the project will be developed in phases. The selected developer will work with us to: Define system architecture Identify best technology stack Break down the system into milestones Build and deliver modules step-by-step Initial milestones may include: System architecture planning Database structure Core CRM module Equipment management module Additional modules thereafter We are looking for someone who: Has experience building ERP, CRM, or internal business systems Strong full-stack development experience Experience designing scalable web applications Can help plan system architecture, not just code Strong understanding of security and data management Comfortable working on long-term milestone projects

• Please include one example of a complex web application, ERP system, CRM, or internal platform you have built.*

• *In your proposal, please briefly describe how you would structure the architecture of a custom ERP-style system like this. What technologies or stack would you recommend and why?** • When submitting your proposal, please start your message with the word “Forklift” so we know you have read the full description.* We are not looking for a quick one-time build. This project will evolve into a long-term internal system and we prefer working with developers who can stay involved long-term. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job