ERP Specialist

BAE Systems.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company based in Preston is seeking an ERP Specialist to enhance ERP solutions and support logistics processes. This role requires extensive experience in manufacturing ERP systems, particularly Infor LN, and a strong understanding of production planning. Successful candidates will engage in process optimization and play a key role in ERP implementation. Flexibility for hybrid working arrangements is available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of implementing Production Planning / Logistics processes within a manufacturing environment.
• An understanding of Production Control & Logistics concepts, systems and relevant business processes.
• Proven expertise in ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools.
• Working knowledge of business process & product awareness across Air Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Acting as subject matter expert for all business transactions within the AIR ERP solution.
• Evaluating existing processes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Assisting the business in optimizing ERP use through education and training.
• Mapping and modeling business processes for ERP implementation.

Skills

Production Planning / Logistics experience

Understanding of Production Control & Logistics concepts

Proven expertise in ERP systems

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Business process awareness

Tools

Infor LN 10.4

Job description

Job Title: ERP Specialist

Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £54,793+ depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Acting as subject matter expert for all business transactions associated with discharging the end-to-end processes within the AIR ERP solution, often in support of interoperability activities
• Evaluating existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Assisting the business in better understanding how to optimise their use of the ERP solution through education, training and process tailoring
• Maps and models current and future business processes to facilitate smooth ERP implementation

Your skills and experiences:

• Extensive experience of implementing Production Planning / Logistics processes within a manufacturing environment
• An understanding of Production Control & Logistics concepts, systems and relevant business processes. This includes experience in a manufacturing/procurement/supply chain environment
• Proven expertise in ERP systems (experience with Infor LN 10.4 highly desirable)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools
• Working knowledge of business process & product awareness across Air Manufacturing

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The ERP team:

The ERP Specialist plays a critical role in the successful delivery of the ERP implementation project by bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams. This role focuses on gathering and analysing requirements, mapping business processes, and ensuring that proposed solutions align with business objectives. The ERP Specialist supports change management, performs user acceptance testing, and ensures seamless communication across all project phases.

The individual will evaluate existing business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and work with stakeholders to implement solutions. Additionally, the role includes developing documentation, conducting feasibility assessments, and supporting data modelling to ensure the ERP system meets user needs.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 8th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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