Enterprise Resource Planning Specialist at BAE Systems

Samlesbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

56766.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ERP Systems, Infor LN, Production Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain Processes, Analytical Skills, Excel, Production Control, Business Requirements Gathering, System Implementation, Change Management, User Acceptance Testing, Process Improvement, Data Flow, System Configuration, Data Modelling

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job title: Enterprise Resource Planning Specialist Location: Samlesbury - Full time on site Salary: £56,766+ depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Act as the subject matter expert for Infor LN, ensuring strong process integration, accurate data flow, and effective use of new system functionality Analyse and improve production, logistics, and supply chain processes, identifying gaps, resolving issues, and shaping future-state processes that support operational efficiency Gather, document, and validate business requirements, translating them into clear system needs and ensuring alignment between operational teams and technical specialists Lead workshops and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to develop solution concepts, define process changes, and support decision-making during ERP design and implementation Support change management, training, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the system is understood, adopted, and delivers the intended business outcomes Challenge legacy practices and drive standardised, system‑aligned ways of working, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring the ERP solution is used to its full capability Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience with ERP systems, ideally including Infor LN Significant experience in production planning, logistics, or related manufacturing roles Experience implementing Production Planning / Logistics processes within a manufacturing environment Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and solid understanding of production control and supply chain processes Desirable: Direct experience with Infor LN Knowledge of Air Manufacturing processes and product awareness Experience supporting ERP implementations, process improvement, or User Acceptance Testing Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The ERP Team: An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful implementation and optimisation of the ERP solution (Infor LN or similar). The role acts as the bridge between business teams and technical experts, ensuring that system functionality, business processes, and operational needs are fully aligned. The specialist will analyse existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and help design and implement ERP‑based solutions that support operational performance. They will also support data modelling, system configuration discussions, UAT activity, and the creation of clear process and system. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 2nd March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JBK #LI-OnSite

Responsibilities

The specialist acts as the subject matter expert for Infor LN, focusing on process integration, data flow, and system functionality analysis. They will analyze and improve production, logistics, and supply chain processes while leading solution concept development during ERP design and implementation.