Technical Application Specialist Infor LN (Papendrecht, NL)

Qabird; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Holiday allowance 8%

Paid holidays (42)

Pension PME

Travel allowance

Career development

Job summary

GKN Fokker Aerospace is seeking a Technical Application Specialist to support and drive best-practice ERP usage across our Civil and Defense lines. Initial focus in the Netherlands with global collaboration, as we transform Baan ERP to Infor LN and standardize processes.

The role combines technical ERP expertise with business process knowledge to maximize value, including system testing, patching, and project collaboration across global IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Information Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in ERP applications, implementation, or application support.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Infor LN.
• Technical knowledge of Infor OS and Local Runtime Environment (LTR).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• ERP LN implementation support
• Tests and verifies system functionality within new and existing systems and solutions.
• Works alongside the other global IT functions (including IT operations, security, project management and IT business partners)
• Ensures the business is aware of the latest capabilities and drive standard application best practices
• Patching/updating systems
• Installing certificates and other server management
• Controlling and supporting the change request process
• Business support; incident management, training, discussions, etc.
• Supporting / supervising projects including work with external parties
• Keep up to date with professional knowledge
• Optimize business processes with latest technology
• Providing expert support to business users, including incident resolution, user guidance and training.
• Participating in and leading ERP-related projects with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Continuously identifying opportunities to improve business processes through technology and automation.
• Staying current with the latest Infor technologies and industry developments.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/related field

Tools

Infor LN

Infor OS

LTR

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Working as a member of the global Infor CoE team (Center of Excellence), you are supporting and driving best practice usage of the ERP and ERP related solutions across our Civil and Defense Business Lines. While initial focus will be within the Netherlands, support and engagement across our global sites will also be included.
We are in the process of transforming the Baan ERP software into the latest version of Infor LN across our GKN Fokker business, and this is an exciting time to join the team, as we strive for standardized ways of working across our Aerospace and Defense business.

What you will do

As the Technical Application Specialist, you will combine technical expertise with business process knowledge to ensure our ERP environment delivers maximum value to the organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• ERP LN implementation support
• Tests and verifies system functionality within new and existing systems and solutions.
• Works alongside the other global IT functions (including IT operations, security, project management and IT business partners)
• Ensures the business is aware of the latest capabilities and drive standard application best practices
• Patching/updating systems
• Installing certificates and other server management
• Controlling and supporting the change request process
• Business support; incident management, training, discussions, etc.
• Supporting / supervising projects including work with external parties
• Keep up to date with professional knowledge
• Optimize business processes with latest technology
• Providing expert support to business users, including incident resolution, user guidance and training.
• Participating in and leading ERP-related projects with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Continuously identifying opportunities to improve business processes through technology and automation.
• Staying current with the latest Infor technologies and industry developments.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and working in an international environment.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Information Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in ERP applications, implementation, or application support.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Infor LN.
• Technical knowledge of Infor OS and Local Runtime Environment (LTR).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and teamwork.

What do we offer

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. Furthermore, we will offer you:

• A competitive compensation package, with salary determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role according to the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro.
• 8% holiday allowance,
• Depending on the grading, maximum 42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro.
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for ourcustomers. Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.