Platform Lead – Warehouse & Inventory
Location: Hybrid / Home working (UK-based)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Benefits: Hybrid working, bonus, pension, long-term career development
Our client, a leading organisation within the manufacturing and supply chain sector, is hiring an Platform Lead – Warehouse & Inventory to take ownership of their warehouse and inventory ERP platforms. This role is critical to ensuring stable, scalable systems that support operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the business.
This position offers the opportunity to act as the subject matter expert for warehouse and inventory modules, influencing system design, managing change, and working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party partners.
What you’ll do
Own and manage the warehouse and inventory management modules within the ERP landscape
Act as the key interface with consultants and third-party vendors
Govern and manage customisations related to warehouse and inventory processes
Provide second-line support for complex issues escalated from the service desk
Review and guide change requests through design and implementation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on user feedback and business demand
Govern ERP implementations within your functional areas
Coordinate closely with purchasing, sales, manufacturing, planning, and finance teams
Ensure system integrity, documentation standards, and alignment with platform strategy
You’ll work closely with platform leads, support teams, implementation teams, and business SMEs to ensure systems deliver measurable business value.
What we’re looking for
Strong experience in inventory and warehouse management systems
Hands-on experience with JD Edwards E1 9.2, ideally within warehouse environments
ERP implementation experience within warehouse and inventory modules (highly desirable)
Familiarity with related ERP modules and end-to-end business processes
Experience across the full software development lifecycle
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across IT and non-IT teams
The ideal candidate will bring a pragmatic, collaborative mindset, enjoy operating in a niche functional area, and be comfortable owning systems, driving change, and influencing across the organisation.
Why join?
Key platform ownership role with real business impact
Opportunity to shape warehouse and inventory systems at scale
Exposure to ERP implementations and continuous improvement initiatives
Hybrid working and long-term career progression
Apply now to take ownership of a critical ERP platform within a complex, global environment