ERP Consultant - Functional (Operations / Supply Chain / Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:
Bring your hands-on expertise across operational ERP modules and your love of partnering with customers to optimise manufacturing, supply chain, and core operations through smart ERP solutions.

POSITION INFO:
Play a key role in delivering ERP implementations and improvements for clients operating in manufacturing, distribution, and project driven environments. (Note: A key summary of the job specification is provided below. Full details are available after initial contact and shortlisting) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ERP Implementation & Delivery Participate in and, where appropriate, lead end to end ERP implementation. Translate operational business requirements into clear functional specifications and solution designs. Operations & Manufacturing Focus Configure and support ERP modules related to operations and manufacturing. Analyse and improve client processes. Promote ERP best practices while balancing practical, real world operational requirements. Client Engagement & Enablement Act as a trusted advisor to operational and production stakeholders. Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and design reviews. Deliver end user training and create operational documentation, SOPs, and process flows. Support change management and drive user adoption across operational teams. Collaboration & Issue Resolution Work closely with technical consultants, developer, Project Managers and support services teams. Assist with functional troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and solution optimisation. Support clients post go live with continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting & Operational Insights (Advantageous) Assist clients with operational and production reporting. Experience with ERP reporting tools or BI platforms (e.g. Power BI) is advantageous but not essential. REQUIREMENTS A tertiary qualification is mandatory (Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, IT, Commerce, or similar) Strong experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain focused ERP implementations. Solid understanding of manufacturing and distribution business processes. Experience working in a client facing consulting or implementation environment. ERP related certifications are advantageous (vendors specific or functional). Manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain background is highly beneficial. Project-based travel as required. Travel may include client site visits for requirements workshops, solution design sessions, on‑site testing, end-user training, go‑live support, and other implementation activities. The salary is open for discussion and will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills and experience.