Kinaxis Functional Consultant

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is assisting a global packaging and manufacturing group in finding a Remote ERP Key User / Supply Chain Systems Expert. You will guide a major system transition across 12 factories moving to Kinaxis Maestro, while working remotely in the UK time zone.

You will train users, test features, govern master data, and support cost/waste reporting, collaborating across Germany, France and Lithuania.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems such as Kinaxis Maestro, SAP, OMP, or Blue Yonder.
• Background in material planning, packaging, or supply chain operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to set priorities.
• Good English communication for cross-regional collaboration.
• No coding knowledge or direct management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key user supporting around 35 users during the transition to the Kinaxis Maestro system.
• Train both new and existing business users on standard processes and system functionalities.
• Test new system features to prevent process failures and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage regional master data governance and support reporting on cost and waste reduction.
• Help the material planning team with root cause analysis and daily technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with different factories across countries like Germany, France, and Lithuania.

Skills

Problem solving

English communication

Prioritization

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

SAP

OMP

Blue Yonder

Job description

Role: Remote Contract: ERP Key User / Supply Chain Systems Expert

Location

100% Remote (UK time zone friendly, no travel required)

Duration

6-month initial contract with potential extension up to 18 months

Hours

37.5 hours/week (flexible 9-5 schedule)

A global manufacturing organisation is looking for a Functional Expert to guide their packaging material planning team through a major system transition. You will act as the primary technical point of contact as 12 factories move to a new planning software.

What You Will Do

• Act as the key user supporting around 35 users during the transition to the Kinaxis Maestro system.
• Train both new and existing business users on standard processes and system functionalities.
• Test new system features to prevent process failures and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage regional master data governance and support reporting on cost and waste reduction.
• Help the material planning team with root cause analysis and daily technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with different factories across countries like Germany, France, and Lithuania.

What We Are Looking For

• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems like Kinaxis Maestro, SAP, OMP, or Blue Yonder.
• Background in material planning, packaging, or supply chain operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to set priorities effectively.
• Good English communication skills for cross-regional collaboration.

Note: No coding knowledge or direct management experience is required for this role.