IFS Supply Chain Analyst

IT Works Recruitment LTD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and certification opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced IFS Supply Chain Consultant to lead functional design and implementation of IFS ERP modules. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience with IFS Applications, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field. Competitive salary and benefits, along with training and flexible working arrangements, are offered. This is a full-time position based in the UK.

Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of Inventory Management and Purchasing & Procurement.
• Experience delivering ERP implementation or upgrade projects.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, distribution, aviation, energy, or construction is an advantage.
• Industrial sector experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support implementations of IFS Supply Chain modules.
• Design and optimize end‑to‑end supply chain processes.
• Act as the functional liaison between business users and technical consultants.
• Engage with stakeholders and deliver user training.

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

Stakeholder Management

Workshop Facilitation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

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

IFS Supply Chain Certification

APICS / CSCP / CPIM certification

Job description

IFS Supply Chain Consultant

IT Works Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced IFS Supply Chain Consultant to lead 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.

Base Pay Range: The compensation will be based on your skills and experience; discuss with the recruiter for details.

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.
• Analyze 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.
• Training and certification opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Technology, Information and Media