Manufacturing Implementation Manager (ERP)

Manufacturing ERP Specialist

Our client is a UK-based launch vehicle provider committed to environmental sustainability and advancing space capabilities. With the goal of conducting the first-ever vertical orbital launch from the UK, they aim to fill a critical gap in the market by providing cost-effective, sustainable access to space.

Role Overview:

The Manufacturing ERP Specialist is responsible for the technical administration, configuration and optimisation of the ERP system supporting end-to-end manufacturing operations.

This role ensures accurate execution of production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), shop-floor control, inventory management, and manufacturing cost accounting within the ERP environment. As the specialist, you will serves as a functional – technical expert, translating manufacturing requirements into scalable ERP system solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and support ERP manufacturing modules (e.g., MRP, BOMs, routings, production orders, inventory, quality, and shop floor control)

• Act as the primary liaison between manufacturing users, IT and external ERP vendors
• Troubleshoot ERP issues related to production planning, inventory, costing, and execution
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across manufacturing and inventory transactions
• Lead or support ERP implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and integrations
• Support reporting and analytics related to production performance, costs, and KPIs
• Develop and maintain documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and system configurations
• Assist with change management and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of hands on experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to analyse complex manufacturing workflows and translate them into ERP configurations
• Experience with at least one major ERP platform (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Epicor, NetSuite)
• In-depth knowledge of Manufacturing and MRP processes, with experience managing BOMs, work centres and inventory/traceability in an ERP system

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience in the aerospace, defence, or similar high-tech industries
• Familiarity with advanced ERP reporting and analytics tools
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience