Application Manager

Preacta Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Preacta Recruitment is seeking an ERP Applications Manager to own the core ERP and business systems across Supply Chain and Operations. You will lead a small support team, coordinate with external vendors, and balance day-to-day stability with transformation initiatives.

Experience across ERP platforms and a background in supply chain or manufacturing is valuable. Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving are essential for driving practical tech solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience across ERP systems, including management, analysis or project delivery.
• Background in supply chain, wholesale, distribution or manufacturing.
• Ability to translate operational needs into practical technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder communication and ownership of initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of ERP and related business applications to ensure stability.
• Lead a small team responsible for application support and issue resolution.
• Serve as senior escalation point coordinating vendors and partners.
• Collaborate with Finance, Warehousing, Inventory and Field Service to improve processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, data quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate enhancements, testing and change management.
• Contribute to future ERP transformation including mapping and evaluation.

Skills

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Ownership

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

ERP Applications Manager – Supply Chain & Business Systems

Sydney | Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract | $160k-$180k + Super

We're working with a growing supply chain organisation looking for an ERP professional to take ownership of its core business systems and lead a small support team during a period of development and transformation.

This role sits across technology and operations, working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Inventory, Warehousing, Supply Chain and Field Service to ensure systems run effectively and support the wider business.

The business currently operates a legacy ERP environment and is preparing for a future ERP transformation. They're open on the specific technology background and would consider someone from an ERP management, business analysis or project management background, provided they have the practical systems knowledge and willingness to get hands-on.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking ownership of the ERP and associated business applications, ensuring day-to-day stability and effective support
• Leading a small team responsible for application support and issue resolution
• Acting as a senior escalation point for system issues and coordinating external vendors and technical partners
• Working with stakeholders across Finance, Warehousing, Inventory and Field Service to understand requirements and improve business processes
• Identifying opportunities to improve workflows, reporting, data quality and operational efficiency
• Coordinating system enhancements, requirements gathering, testing and change management
• Contributing to the future ERP transformation, including process mapping, requirements gathering and solution evaluation

What they’re looking for:

• Experience across ERP systems, whether through ERP management, business applications, business analysis or ERP project delivery
• Background in a supply chain, wholesale, distribution or manufacturing environment
• Understanding of operational processes such as inventory management, stock transfers, warehousing, procurement or order fulfilment
• Someone comfortable balancing day-to-day systems support with improvement initiatives and longer-term projects
• Experience working with business stakeholders to translate operational requirements into practical technology solutions
• Exposure to external vendors, developers or implementation partners
• Strong communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to take ownership

Nice to have:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics NAV, Business Central or other ERP platforms
• Experience managing or supporting ERP applications following implementation or go-live
• ERP transformation, upgrade or implementation project experience
• Exposure to ERP integrations, data management or reporting tools
• Experience in a multi-warehouse or inventory-led business

If you’re an ERP professional looking for a broad role that combines systems ownership, business process improvement and future transformation, this is an opportunity to take on genuine responsibility within a growing organisation.

Whether you’re currently managing business applications, delivering ERP projects or working as an ERP Business Analyst, the key is having the practical understanding to bridge technology and operations and take ownership beyond project delivery alone.