Job Description
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.
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