ERP Specialist

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technologies firm is seeking an ERP Specialist in Preston to optimize ERP systems and improve business processes. The ideal candidate should have significant manufacturing experience and expertise in ERP systems. This role involves mapping workflows, leading workshops, and supporting change management. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered. Closing date for applications is 5th December 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced skills in ERP systems.
• Ability to enable process improvements in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Be the expert for business transactions across ERP.
• Map and model workflows for implementation.
• Lead workshops for solution design.

Skills

Experience implementing Production Planning / Logistics

Understanding of Production Control & Logistics

Expertise in ERP systems (Infor LN 10.4)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes

Education

Professional accreditation from Logistics/Supply Chain institution

Job description

Job Title: ERP Specialist

Location: Samlesbury/Warton - Onsite

Salary: £56,766+ depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Be the go‑to expert for all business transactions across our BAE AIR ERP solution, ensuring seamless end‑to‑end processes and system interoperability
• Dive deep into existing processes, spot inefficiencies and create smarter, more effective ways of working
• Empower teams to get the most out of the ERP through training, education and tailored process improvements
• Map and model current and future workflows to enable smooth implementation and adoption
• Challenge legacy ways of working and champion fresh, efficient approaches that drive performance
• Partner with stakeholders to gather, document and translate business requirements into clear, actionable plans
• Lead engaging workshops and brainstorming sessions to design innovative solution concepts
• Act as the vital link between business and technical teams, simplifying complex concepts into clear insights that drive progress

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Significant amount of experience 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 processes across an aerospace Manufacturing environment

Desirable

• Hold professional accreditation and qualification from a recognised Logistics/Supply Chain institution at the appropriate level, or be willing to work towards it e.g. a level 4 qualification such as CSCA or ASCM certificate and CILT Membership at Member level

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

We’re looking for an ERP Specialist who’s ready to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our ERP transformation. You’ll be the key link between our stakeholders and technical teams — turning business needs into smart, scalable solutions. You’ll analyse, streamline and optimise business processes, ensuring every step aligns with our goals and delivers real value. From shaping requirements to leading user acceptance testing, you’ll help guide the project from concept to reality.

Bring your ERP expertise (Infor LN 10.4 or similar) to ensure data integrity, process integration and smart use of new system functionality. Apply strong business analysis skills – from requirement gathering and process mapping to feasibility assessments. Support change management and user acceptance testing to ensure solutions truly meet business 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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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

5th December 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.