Functional Expert/ ERP Specialist

Randstad Sourceright; Greater London; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is recruiting for a Functional Expert/ ERP Specialist to lead the transition of a new ERP system into warehouses across the business. This remote UK role is a 12-month contract with potential for extension and will act as the first point of contact for technical support.

You will collaborate across plants and with commercial teams to implement, train, test, and resolve issues, ensuring high service levels and alignment with cost targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain processes and systems.
• Strong knowledge of Kinaxis Maestro and SAP.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Understand Maestro, SAP, and bespoke integrations in the solution landscape.
• Support Maestro planning extension across Packaging sites.
• Test new system functionality to prevent process errors and promote best practices.
• Train business users on standard processes and system functionality.
• Support material planning teams with RCA and problem solving.
• Escalate issues to technical support when needed.
• Assess process conformance and suggest improvement actions.
• Own regional master data governance and reporting.
• Support regional non-quality cost reporting workstreams.
• Coach planners on Maestro usage and continuous improvement.

Skills

Kinaxis Maestro

SAP

Supply chain experience

English fluency

Education

University degree

Job description

Job title: Functional Expert/ ERP Specialist (Supply Chain Systems)

Location: Remote (UK)

Contract length: 12 Months (Potential to Extend)

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 09.00am - 17.00pm (Flexible)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Functional Expert/ ERP Specialist on behalf of a global manufacturing company. This is an initial 12 Month contract starting asap, with the potential to extend. This position is fully Remote. (UK)

The successful Functional Expert/ERP Specialist will join the team and be the Super User for the transition of a new ERP system into Warehouses across the business. You will be the first point of contact for all Technical support. Previous experience working with ERP Systems is crucial for this position. We are also looking for Project Manager experience as this will help navigate working cross functionally within this project. This role will support the packaging material planning team to work in accordance to highest possible standard processes and assures the efficient use of related planning systems over the network. The role collaborates across plants and with commercial to support the implementation, training, testing, issue resolution and functional improvements with the aim to maximize service level in line with cash & cost targets

Previous experience working within a Supply Chain and Manufacturing background would be ideal although not essential, but previous experience within ERP - SAP, Maestro, or ideally Kinaxis is essential

As first level technical support for the pack materials planners in the team, the role will address technical issues to ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly. In addition, the role will drive technical as well as planning process continuous improvement in collaboration with the End to End team to ensure the material planning team functions at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Gain greater understanding of the Company technical solution landscape, focusing on Maestro, SAP and all bespoke integrations.
• Support the extension of Maestro planning into all Packaging sites.
• Test new systems functionality with the objective to avoid process failure and to potentially introduce the new functionality into standard business processes in order to move to the next level of best practice
• Train business users (existing and new joiners) on standard business processes and
• supporting them with systems functionality
• Support material planning team on root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving activities
• Support business users by fixing issues or by escalating issues to the technical support team
• Assess process and functional conformance for packaging material planning team and suggest actions for improvements where required
• Owner of regional master data governance and reporting.
• Support regional non quality cost reporting and reduction activity workstreams.
• Guide and coach planners on best methods to utilise Maestro more effectively.
• Lead continuous improvement action plans to support planning in line with the target operating model.
• Own personal capability growth to meet expected levels as defined for this role

Key Skills/ Qualifications

• University or technical college degree or proven knowledge through past business roles
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Knowledge / Experience Solid background in supply chain processes and systems based on 3+ years of experience
• Practical experience with Kinaxis Maestro
• Practical experience with SAP
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving capability
• Recognised ability to effectively share knowledge with others

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.