Functional Application Manager Agri

Plukon Food Group; Wezep; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Bike scheme

Hybrid work model

CAO benefits

Career development

Job summary

Plukon Food Group in Wezep headquarters is seeking a Functional Application Manager to oversee core business applications across the Agri unit. You will ensure stability, user-friendliness and future-proofing of PoultrySoft, Plukonnect, SmartWE and ERP solutions while aligning IT with business needs.

You will act as the main contact for functional issues, analyse root causes and work with users, suppliers and IT to implement improvements. The role offers hybrid work and travel support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Business Administration, IT or a related field.
• Fluent in English with good command of Dutch, German, Spanish, French or Polish (preferred).
• Analytical, communication and customer-focused with ability to support users and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage, optimise and develop applications such as PoultrySoft, Plukonnect, SmartWE and ERP solutions.
• Act as the primary contact for functional issues, analyse root causes and collaborate with users and software vendors to find solutions.
• Collaborate with key users, software suppliers and IT partners to implement new functionalities and changes.
• Test new releases, create test scenarios and safeguard quality and continuity of applications.
• Develop and maintain user guides, work instructions and documentation to support adoption.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Customer-focused

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PoultrySoft

Plukonnect

SmartWE

ERP systems

Job description

As a Functional Application Manager from our headquarter in Wezep, you are responsible for managing, optimising and further developing business-critical applications within our agricultural supply chain. You will work with systems such as PoultrySoft, Plukonnect, SmartWE and a new ERP system currently under development. Acting as the link between users, the business and IT, you ensure our applications continue to support the organization effectively. Ready to take on a challenging role within an international company?

What you’ll do

As a Functional Application Manager, you play a key role within Plukon Agri. You ensure our applications remain stable, user-friendly and future-proof. You will support users, analyse issues and collaborate with suppliers and colleagues to implement improvements. This role offers plenty of opportunities to optimise processes and further professionalise functional application management.

You manage and improve applications such as PoultrySoft, Plukonnect, SmartWE and future ERP solutions, ensuring they support business processes effectively;

You act as the primary contact for complex functional issues, analyse root causes and work with users and software vendors to find suitable solutions;

You collaborate closely with key users, software suppliers and IT partners to implement new functionalities, system improvements and changes;

You test new releases and system updates, create test scenarios and safeguard the quality and continuity of applications;

You develop and maintain user guides, work instructions and documentation to support efficient system adoption and usage.

The organization

Plukon Food Group is one of the leading food companies in Europe. With more than 40 locations across 7 countries, we work every day to produce high-quality food products for millions of consumers. What started as a poultry business has grown into an international organization offering a broad range of fresh meals, salads, poultry products and alternative protein solutions.

In this role, you will become part of Plukon Agri. This business unit is responsible for managing the entire poultry supply chain across several European countries. From breeding and hatcheries to transportation and planning, Plukon Agri ensures the chain operates efficiently, sustainably and in line with the highest quality standards. The department plays a vital role in food safety, animal welfare and the development of future-proof agricultural processes.

Who you are

We are looking for an analytical and service-oriented professional who enjoys connecting business users and IT while continuously improving processes and applications.

You have completed a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Information Management, Business Administration, IT or a related field. Both recent graduates and candidates with several years of experience are welcome to apply;

You are fluent in English and have a good command of at least one of the following languages: Dutch, German, Spanish, French or Polish;

You are analytical, communicative and customer-focused, with the ability to support users, solve functional issues and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

What do we offer?

As a Functional Application Manager at Plukon Food Group, you will step into an independent and versatile role within an innovative and pragmatic international organization. In addition, you can expect:

A competitive salary based on your knowledge, education and experience;

The opportunity to work between 32 and 40 hours per week;

A hybrid working model, allowing you to work partly from home;

A travel allowance for commuting expenses;

A bicycle scheme for employees living within commuting distance of the office;

Excellent secondary employment benefits in line with the Plukon collective labour agreement (CAO);

Plenty of opportunities for professional growth, training and career development within an international organization.