Wakefield | On-Site with European Travel
Elevation Tech & Transformation are working in partnership with a well-established international manufacturing business in Wakefield to recruit a Business Systems & ERP Lead for a newly introduced position within the organisation.
As the company continues to grow its global footprint, this role will take responsibility for the ongoing development, performance, and enhancement of the company’s ERP and operational systems landscape. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with both technical teams and operational stakeholders to improve business processes and drive system efficiency across multiple manufacturing sites.
The position is predominantly site-based and will involve regular travel across European locations, alongside occasional international travel as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and enhance the organisation’s ERP platform to support manufacturing and operational activities across the business
* Coordinate ERP upgrades, system improvements, patches, and integrations while minimising disruption to day-to-day operations
* Partner with departments including production, supply chain, finance, and operations to understand business requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement
* Support and improve MRP functionality to assist with production planning, stock control, and operational efficiency
* Ensure strong governance around data quality, system integrity, security, and compliance
* Provide ongoing support, guidance, and user training to improve adoption and effective use of systems
* Investigate and resolve ERP-related issues, proactively identifying areas for optimisation
* Contribute towards the long-term systems and technology roadmap as the business continues to scale internationally
About You
* Previous experience managing ERP or operational business systems within manufacturing, engineering, distribution, or supply chain environments
* Strong knowledge of MRP processes and ERP modules including inventory, production planning, warehousing, or quality management
* Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
* Proven background delivering ERP enhancements, upgrades, or continuous improvement projects
* Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
* Analytical and process-driven mindset with a focus on operational improvement
* Experience with SQL, reporting tools, or scripting languages would be beneficial
This role offers the opportunity to join a growing international business in a highly visible position where you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of business systems and operational technology.
For further information or a confidential conversation, please get in touch.
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