Job Description

Posted 1 hour ago

Prestigious opportunity with a global market leading manufacturing and supply chain organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation. With major investment in modern technologies and cloud based platforms, they are seeking a Technical Applications Consultant to help drive the evolution of their business systems.This is a key role bridging business and technology, where you'll analyse processes, design technical solutions, and support the delivery of modern, data driven systems. You will play an integral part in transforming legacy platforms into scalable, cloud native solutions, including migration to Microsoft Dynamics and other advanced technologies.

As our Technical Applications Consultant, you will:-

Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, logistics, sales, and IT to gather and define business requirements
Analyse and optimise end-to-end workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications
Produce user stories, use cases, process maps, and technical documentation
Work closely with internal development teams and third party vendors to integrate key systems (ERP/MIS, EDI, order management, inventory, scheduling, etc.)
Support system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful delivery
Drive alignment between technical solutions and broader digital strategy
Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support project delivery, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met
If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET'S TALK!

Proven experience as a Technical or Applications Consultant in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environments
Strong technical understanding of system architecture, integrations, APIs, and databases
Previous experience in business analysis and requirements gathering
Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, validation, and analysis
Experience working with data formats and integrations (EDI, XML, JSON, middleware)
Solid knowledge of business process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
Experience producing detailed documentation (BRDs, SRS, user stories, API specs)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience working within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, or Lucidchart
Knowledge of the following is advantageous but not essential: –

Experience with ERP/MIS systems in manufacturing or production environments
Exposure to warehouse management, automated fulfilment, or production planning systems
Background in print, publishing, or similar industries
In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training, an enviable benefits package and hybrid working 3 days a week in the office.

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