IFS Supply Chain Analyst

IT Works Recruitment LTD; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced IFS Supply Chain Consultant to join their team. This role involves leading the functional design, implementation, and optimization of IFS Supply Chain modules. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in inventory management, purchasing, order management, and warehouse management. The position also includes stakeholder engagement and documentation responsibilities while offering flexibility in working arrangements and competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to large-scale ERP transformation projects

Training and certification opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Typically 4–10+ years of experience in IFS Supply Chain.
• Experience delivering ERP implementation or upgrade projects.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, distribution, aviation, energy, or construction is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support implementations of IFS Supply Chain modules.
• Design and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Develop functional specifications and test scripts.
• Act as the functional liaison between business users and technical consultants.
• Create functional documentation and user guides.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with IFS Applications / IFS Cloud Supply Chain

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to lead workshops and client discussions

Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or related field

IFS Supply Chain Certification

APICS / CSCP / CPIM certification

Job description

Job Title: IFS Supply Chain Consultant

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Typically 4–10+ years

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced IFS Supply Chain Consultant to lead the functional design, implementation, and optimization of IFS ERP / IFS Cloud Supply Chain modules. The consultant will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions aligned with operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Consulting & Implementation

• Lead and support implementations of IFS Supply Chain modules, including:
• Inventory Management
• Purchasing & Procurement
• Order Management
• Demand Planning
• Warehouse Management
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into IFS functional solutions
• Configure IFS Supply Chain modules to meet business needs
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend best‑practice solutions

Business Process & Advisory

• Design and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes
• Advise clients on IFS standard functionality and industry best practices
• Support process harmonization and continuous improvement initiatives

Testing & Deployment

• Develop functional specifications and test scripts
• Support system testing (SIT, UAT)
• Assist with data migration and validation
• Support go‑live and post‑go‑live stabilization

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the functional liaison between business users and technical consultants
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and user demonstrations
• Provide functional support and troubleshooting

Documentation & Training

• Create functional documentation, configuration workbooks, and user guides
• Deliver end‑user training and knowledge transfer

Required Skills & Experience

Functional Expertise

• Strong hands‑on experience with IFS Applications / IFS Cloud Supply Chain
• In‑depth knowledge of:
• Inventory Management
• Purchasing & Procurement
• Order Management
• Warehouse Management
• Supply Chain Planning (desirable)
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain processes

ERP & Industry Experience

• Experience delivering ERP implementation or upgrade projects
• Industry experience in manufacturing, distribution, aviation, energy, or construction is an advantage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or related field
• IFS Supply Chain Certification is highly desirable
• APICS / CSCP / CPIM certification is a plus

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to lead workshops and client discussions
• Experience working in cross‑functional and multicultural teams

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Exposure to large‑scale ERP transformation projects
• Training and certification opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements