JDE Applications Analyst – Projects 6-month FTC

Ibstock Plc; Ibstock; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ibstock Plc is seeking a JDE Applications Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract to drive enhancements and deliver application projects. The successful candidate will work with various departments to optimize the JDE system. Ideal candidates will have in-depth JDE knowledge and excellent communication skills, with a commitment to delivering quality solutions.

Benefits

Digicare+ by Aviva

10% matched pension

3x life insurance

Share Save scheme eligibility

Employee Assistance programme access

High street retail discounts

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of at least one JDE module is essential.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of both waterfall and agile project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver applications projects from capturing requirements to rollout.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive system enhancements.
• Design and deliver solutions across multiple JDE modules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Experience with JDE modules

Tools

BI Publisher

EDI

Job description

JDE Applications Analyst – Projects 6-month FTC

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Resourcing Business Partner @ Ibstock PLC

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.

Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a JDE Applications Analyst – Projects (6-month FTC) to come and join our team at Ibstock Head office, LE67 6HS

Must have right to work in the UK

Job purpose

• The business applications analyst is responsible for delivering applications projects from capturing requirements, through developing a solution and to rolling out
• This role encompasses the configuration, customization (via 3rd party) and upgrade of the JDE system and requires good specialist knowledge of one or more modules
• The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, operations and other departments to drive system enhancements, ensure data accuracy and lead innovation in our use of the JDE system.Where necessary it is expected that this person will be able to help the apps team with support, upgrades and housekeeping

Key Accountabilities

• Capture business requirements and be able to playback in the form of a solution design to obtain sponsorship and buy-in for projects
• Be able to configure one or more JDE modules to expert level
• Confident to design and deliver solutions across multiple JDE modules seeking input and advice from colleagues or 3rd parties where necessary
• Bring rigour to both the SIT and UAT testing rounds, ensuring the quality and reliability of the JDE system
• Experienced in creating functional specification documents which contain sufficient detail to enable configuration or development of solutions without ambiguity
• Empower end-users to take ownership of processes through training
• Take pride in the delivery of projects and related documentation within scope, time and budgetary constraints.
• Feedback status including highlighting of risks or issues in a timely manner to allow for change when needed
• Contribute to in-house knowledge sharing and cross-functional training
• Devise innovative solutions that avoid system modification where possible and are easy to use for our colleague community

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• In-depth knowledge of at least one JDE module is essential with lighter knowledge of interoperability, EDI or other modules of JDE advantageous
• Great interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written
• Efficient and accurate data management with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working with all levels of business stakeholders to ensure expectations are managed realistically and sensitively
• Self-motivation and ability to work at pace and to prioritise a varied workload
• Confidence to highlight and raise both problems and solutions for exploration
• Sense of urgency and pride in ownership, coupled with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Passionate, flexible and committed approach to projects (completer finisher)
• Ability to plan, minute and and follow up on meetings using a risk, issue, actions and decisions log
• Understanding of both waterfall and agile project management principles
• Experience of working on legacy and / or highly modified JDE environments
• Knowledge of output generators for JDE like BI Publisher or Transform

Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.

• Full time, permanent role
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Access to high street retail discounts platform – with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Construction, and Warehousing and Storage

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