Senior JD Edwards (JDE) Functional Consultant - Manufacturing and Distribution
Version 1 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:
* Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
* Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
* AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
* One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)
With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.
We’re looking for an experienced JD Edwards Functional Consultant who’s not just a problem-solver, but a people leader — someone who thrives on mentoring others, driving service excellence, and making a real impact for global customers.
The Role
In this customer-facing role, you’ll combine hands‑on functional consulting within Manufacturing and Distribution domains with team leadership responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
Functional Consulting
* Lead the analysis, design, configuration and implementation of JDE modules including Manufacturing (Shop Floor Control, Work Orders, Product Costing) and Distribution (Inventory Management, Sales Order Management, Procurement).
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, conduct gap analyses and recommend process improvements.
* Support full solution delivery – testing, training and deployment.
People Leadership
* Manage and mentor a team of JDE support consultants and analysts.
* Conduct quarterly performance reviews, allocate resources and support professional growth.
* Ensure timely case resolution and accurate client invoicing through effective oversight.
* Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Service Excellence
* Oversee incident, problem and change management through our ServiceNow-based system, Engage.
* Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices and continuous service improvement.
* Act as an escalation point for complex functional issues.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
* Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and regular service reviews.
* Collaborate closely with Service Delivery Managers, Account Managers and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery.
* Present functional designs, updates and performance insights to senior leadership and clients.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
Required Skills & Experience
* Extensive hands‑on experience with JD Edwards ERP (Manufacturing & Distribution focus).
* Background in a people management or team leadership role.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.
* Experience with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) and working knowledge of ITIL principles.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.
* Organised, analytical and process‑oriented with a passion for service improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
* JDE certification in relevant modules.
* ITIL Foundation (or higher).
* Experience with ERP upgrades or migrations.
* Familiarity with integrations between JDE and other enterprise systems.
Why Version 1?
* Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
* Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
* Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
* Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
* Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.
Benefits Include
* Quarterly performance‑related profit share
* Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
* Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
* Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running
This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.
Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)
+447840839370
We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers
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