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Material Planning Analyst Location: Peterlee Hourly Rate: £20.53 PAYE or £26.87 Umbrella Duration: 12-month contract Working Arrangements: This is a fully onsite position in Peterlee. Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 12:30pm The Role As a Material Planning Analyst, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth supply chain operations and meeting business demands click apply for full job details

Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe. For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence. We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind. We are seeking an Associate, O-CEO & Strategic Initiatives to join the Foundation. This role exists to maximise the effectiveness of the CEO and senior leadership by combining high quality executive support with analytical insight and delivery discipline across priority initiatives. Acting as a Business Analyst for the team, the role will have a constant finger on the pulse of our internal and external operating environment, helping to ensure these insights translate to meaningful action. Reporting to the Foundation s Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives, you will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to facilitate the effective delivery of our leadership function, ensuring that time and resources are managed efficiently to help meet the CEO s priorities. About the Role Please find below an outline of responsibilities for the Associate position in the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives at the Thomson Reuters Foundation. CEO Support, Leadership Enablement and Governance: Acts as the Executive Assistant to the CEO: Effectively owns the CEO s calendar and inbox, flagging issues and providing solutions, and understanding how engagements help (or don t) meet organisational objectives. You will anticipate needs, define and brief on the CEO s role and input ahead of meetings, conduct periodic calendar audits, assess productivity, and identify areas for improvement. Corporate governance and leadership support: Manage the Foundation's board meeting agendas and coordinate board papers; manage relationships with Foundation Trustees and Directors. Organise and manage Leadership Meetings: Planning these effectively, setting agendas and tracking actions, working closely with the Chief of Staff to ensure key priorities are followed through and owners are accountable. Wider diary management, logistical and administrative support: Alongside your core duties optimising the time of the CEO, provide light-touch diary management for the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, CFO and Director of Business Development, managing expenses, and handling additional logistical matters as required. Supports the CEO Office with travel planning & diary management. Strategic Insight, Executive Positioning and Project Management: Act as a Business Analyst for the unit: offering regular competitor and stakeholder insights, alongside horizon scanning for key opportunities (events, profile engagements, lead generation). Provides project management of key internal and external initiatives, coordinating cross functional stakeholders and ensuring accountability. Enhanced Business Development alignment: Work with the Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives to strengthen alignment between CEO priorities, business development activity, and the Foundation s external positioning. Executive communications support: Collect and develop Foundation materials (presentations, spreadsheets, data visualisations), assist in research and intelligence gathering, horizon scan for speaking opportunities, and support internal and external communications. Supports internal communications, working with the team to ensure messages reflect CEO priorities and meet staff needs. Event logistics and execution: Project manage quarterly Town Halls logistics, coordinate Foundation Awards, organise End of Year Events, and manage other organisational events logistics as needed. Support the effective delivery of external events and speaking engagements that have CEO-level engagement. About You This role will suit someone who thrives in proximity to senior decision making, enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, and takes pride in enabling others to perform at their best. To be our Associate, Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, you will: Have a strong understanding of the Foundation s work and how your role helps to enable our wider success. Be comfortable blending traditional executive support with strategic and analytical responsibilities this role will suit someone who is happy to switch between detail-oriented execution and big-picture thinking. Possess solid business acumen, strong analytical skills, and administrative excellence. Have excellent organisational and communication skills, able to translate complex ideas into actionable insights. Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for projects and activities. Be resilient under pressure, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, using your judgement and discretion to assess opportunities and push back where necessary. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of operational dynamics and nuances, and the ability to prioritise interactions to maximise time and enhance efficiency based on business needs. Be keen to use the role as an opportunity to learn about decision making and accountability at the highest level in a global Foundation, identifying opportunities for development and growth. What s in it For You? Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed. Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity. Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits. Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities. About Thomson Reuters Foundation The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.

Material Planning Analyst Location: Peterlee, County Durham Rate: £26.86 per hour Contract: 12 months (potential to extend) Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours per week) About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Material Planning Analyst to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced production setting, supporting the smooth flow of materials and ensuring production schedules are met. You will play a key role in coordinating with suppliers, managing material availability, and supporting production operations to maintain efficiency across the site. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage material requirements using MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred) Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules Collaborate with suppliers to manage deliveries and resolve any supply issues Expedite orders and manage shortages to avoid production disruption Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy and stock levels Track supplier performance and support continuous improvement Work closely with production and operations teams to ensure material availability What We're Looking For Previous experience in material planning / production planning / supply chain Strong understanding of MRP systems (SAP highly desirable) Experience working in a manufacturing environment Proven ability to manage suppliers and resolve delivery issues Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel skills Excellent communication and organisational skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Supply Chain or Logistics qualification (e.g. APICS )

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. What you'll be doing To identify, calculate and confirm accurate sales forecasts based on current market analysis that deliver the volume targets for production, material and labour requirements - responsible for most likely outcome of near-term demand assumptions and collaborative execution with commercial teams, customer teams and site planning teams. Utilise the available planning systems to align demand plans with forecasts based on current analysis of sales, availability, waste, weather, pricing, promotions, placement and events by using appropriate sensing and shaping methods. Manage risks in the plan and set and amend daily demand execution forecasts to achieve demand plan accuracy and improved stability. Share demand and sales forecasts with customers and/or commercial teams, and site planning teams, and work with them to ensure collaborative alignment and high-performance execution. Collaborate with customers, commercial teams and site planning teams to optimise sales return by reaching consensus on forecasts. Manage ongoing communication and demand execution controls with customers, commercial and site teams to ensure accurate exchange of information. Propose and implement continuous improvement in own area, including understanding, adopting and utilising consistent planning practices - plan quality measures, ABCXYZ analysis for volume and variation, demand plan accuracy, forecast bias, sales/availability/waste profiling, causal correlation, e.g., weather, pricing, promotions and placement, and understanding change in current market conditions to improve sales execution potential. What we're looking for Ideally educated to degree level with supporting experience of supply and demand processes Someone with good numeracy and analytical skills who enjoys working with people and teams on outcomes Experience of sales order processing and distribution planning is ideal: understanding customer importance is needed Experience of working closely with customers, managing customer expectations and service delivery is ideal Experience of working in a fast paced, growth industry or business Experience of working with computers, ideally demonstrating advance skill and capability. We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career

Senior Data Analyst (Player Analytics) Watford - 3x a week Up to £95,000 + bonus This is a high impact senior analytics role for someone who thrives on ambiguity, pace and commercial problem solving. You will sit at the heart of a large, consumer focused organisation where data directly shapes strategy, product decisions and customer engagement. This is not a routine reporting role. You will be trusted to move quickly between complex problems, influence senior leaders and uncover opportunities that materially change business performance. The Company They are a large scale, highly regulated consumer organisation operating across multiple European markets. The business is going through a major transformation, with data and analytics embedded into decision making at every level. Marketing and digital are core investment areas, supported by one of the largest and richest data estates in the UK. The organisation has a strong purpose led mission and a clear ambition to grow long term value responsibly. The Role You will sit within a central Player Analytics team supporting digital, commercial, CRM and wider business initiatives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will act as a thought partner rather than a delivery only analyst. Key responsibilities include: Leading ad hoc deep dive player analysis to identify commercial opportunities and risks. Building advanced cohort, segmentation and behavioural analysis to understand customer motivation and value. Supporting optimisation of digital journeys, products and interfaces through insight and test and learn analysis. Modelling the financial and top line impact of new products, features and incentives, including unintended consequences. Evaluating innovation initiatives and prototypes, supporting quarterly and longer term planning. Analysing incentive and bonus mechanics to assess impact, identify bonus seeking behaviour and support responsible play. Proactively anticipating stakeholder questions and challenging assumptions with data led thinking. Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience in advanced data analysis within a consumer or regulated environment. High proficiency in SQL and confidence working with large, complex datasets. Experience using Python for advanced analytics such as segmentation, clustering and cohort analysis. Ability to turn ambiguous business questions into structured analysis and clear recommendations. Gravitas and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and challenge thinking constructively. Understanding of customer behaviour, motivation and responsible engagement principles. What They Offer High autonomy and trust, with direct exposure to senior decision makers. Access to a large, varied data estate and the opportunity to drive visible commercial impact. Long term career progression within a data led, purpose driven organisation. How to Apply If you are a commercially minded senior analyst who enjoys variety, pace and influence, apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst Ellesmere Port (FULLY OFFICE BASED) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 We are partnering with a highly specialised international manufacturing business operating within advanced materials and engineered products. The organisation supplies into critical sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence, and healthcare, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and circular production processes. They are now looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Business Partner / FP&A Analyst to support performance improvement and strategic decision-making across the business. The Opportunity Reporting into senior finance leadership, this role will work closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams. You will play a key role in translating financial data into actionable insight, helping drive business performance and support future growth initiatives. This is a highly visible position suited to someone who enjoys working cross-functionally and influencing decision-making beyond finance. Key Responsibilities Planning & Analysis Lead the preparation and ongoing development of rolling forecasts, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational and commercial plans Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, pricing strategies, cost management, and capital investment decisions Deliver monthly performance reporting, providing clear insight into variances, risks, and opportunities, alongside recommended actions Business Partnering Work closely with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to support decision-making Provide financial insight to improve areas such as production efficiency, resource allocation, and project performance Translate financial information into clear, accessible insights for non-finance stakeholders Continuous Improvement Support the evolution of planning and performance management processes Encourage a more forward-looking, insight-driven approach to financial discussions Contribute to building a culture focused on value creation, agility, and continuous improvement About You Strong commercial awareness with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers Naturally inquisitive, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and explore underlying trends Effective communicator, able to present complex information in a clear and engaging way Collaborative approach, with experience working across multiple functions Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment Experience & Qualifications Professionally qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA), or equivalent experience Previous experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or similarly complex environments is advantageous Strong financial modelling and forecasting capability At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

SAP Business Analyst Reference: Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to elevate your career and make a tangible impact in the logistics and automotive sector? This is your chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company as an SAP Business Analyst. With a focus on innovation, this role offers you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge SAP S/4HANA systems while collaborating with industry experts to deliver exceptional results. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you. What You Will Do: • Identify and analyse business needs, conducting requirements gathering to define scope and objectives for SAP ERP applications integrated with business processes and IT infrastructure. • Make recommendations for solutions or improvements to business processes that can be accomplished through SAP modules. • Research business requirements, develop detailed specifications, and validate SAP solutions with business stakeholders. • Translate business requirements into SAP module requirements and communicate them effectively to the SAP development team. • Create end-to-end test scenarios based on business processes for SAP S/4HANA Transport Management System (TM) and execute User Acceptance Testing. • Manage projects and processes independently, coaching and reviewing the work of junior professionals while solving complex problems. What You Will Bring: • Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Transport Management System, particularly with inbound order-based planning and integration with MM/EWM modules. • Proven ability to perform detailed business process mapping and identify improvement opportunities supported by data. • Experience in the logistics sector, with a preference for freight sector expertise, and an understanding of supply chains and material flow principles. • Proficiency in data exploration and visualisation tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI, along with strong skills across the Office 365 technology stack. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. In this role, you'll contribute to the company's commitment to optimising logistics and supply chain processes, ensuring seamless material flow and efficiency. Your expertise as an SAP Business Analyst will play a crucial role in driving innovation and supporting the company's operational goals. Location: This role is based in Solihull, offering you the chance to work in a vibrant and well-connected area. Interested? Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career as an SAP Business Analyst. Apply now and take the next step towards an exciting and rewarding future! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

About the Role Grade Level (for internal use): 08 Only candidates who have the rights to work in London or Frankfurt will be considered. The Team The EMEA Leveraged Finance team are experts with respect to the leveraged loan and high yield bond markets. Within Leveraged Finance, the credit estimate function produces an abbreviated credit analysis (such as Credit Estimates, Private Credit Analysis and Mid-Market Evaluations) as an input to support the analysis of Structured Credit (CLOs), project finance or as stand alone credit ratings work. Our team values collaboration, analytical excellence, and the development of emerging talent in credit analysis. The team also undertakes data analysis in support of analytical publishing and supports the sector teams in recovery analysis. The Impact As a Credit Estimate Research Assistant, you will play a crucial role in evaluating middle market companies that directly impact CLO credit quality and small business financing access. The analyses you produce will be used by other S&P teams to rate Collateralized Loan Obligations, and by our clients to evaluate the credit quality of their overall loan portfolios. CLO Investors and Managers rely on our evaluation of middle market companies. Although our credit opinions are not publicly disclosed, they have a tremendous impact not only on the credit quality of the CLOs we rate but also on the ability of small businesses to borrow from an important segment of the financial markets. What You'll Gain Opportunities to work with a global team and hands on high impact credit experience Exposure to diverse industry sectors and credit analysis methodologies Direct mentorship from senior analysts and credit professionals Potential progression to investor facing roles and research projects Responsibilities Analyse company financials and prepare daily company evaluations for review by senior analysts Assist with detailed financial analysis for use in reports and related materials for S&P Global Ratings publications Work within a global team of analysts to analyse pertinent financial, operational and industry data to determine Credit Estimates Demonstrate attention to detail and quality focus while meeting specific timelines and deliverables As a Credit Estimates Research Assistant, you will initially spend most of your time learning the methodology by which S&P performs credit analysis and getting familiar with our analytical tools and processes. You will focus on analysing a number of diverse companies and learn how to evaluate credit quality as efficiently as possible Actively seek guidance and feedback to continuously improve analytical skills and credit assessment capabilities As you gain experience, you may deal with investors directly and work on research projects Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve common analytical goals and support broader team objectives All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global Ratings office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Analytical skills, especially financial statement and quantitative analysis Some commercial credit or financial and credit analytical experience. An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 1+ years of experience A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business or Mathematics Fluency in English (written and verbal) along with fluent (written and verbal) French and/or Dutch and/or Spanish language skills Strong Excel skills Strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to produce high quality analytical output within defined parameters and timelines Preferred Qualifications Progress towards CFA/MBA would be desirable Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn credit analysis methodologies Experience working collaboratively in team environments Strong problem solving abilities and resourceful approach to analytical challenges About S&P Global Ratings At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions. S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit What's In It For You? Our Mission Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best in class benefits for families. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy ("the Policy") that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy's requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy. Recruitment Fraud Alert If you receive an email from a domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, "pre employment training" or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here () . Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law . click apply for full job details

Our client NEO Next are currently looking for an ERP SCM and EAM Advisor to join their team based in Aberdeen on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for experienced ERP SCM's and EAM Advisors with an Oil and Gas background. For more information on this see below: Job Overview The ERP SCM & EAM Advisor is responsible for bridging business needs in supply chain management (SCM) and enterprise asset management (EAM) with IT solutions in the ERP domain. This role collaborates with stakeholders in procurement, supply chain, and operations/maintenance to identify requirements, improve processes, and implement cost-effective ERP solutions. Acting as a subject matter expert for modules like SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) and associated systems (e.g., Maximo for EAM), ensures that the ERP configuration supports efficient supply chain and asset management processes. Works closely with project managers and IT delivery teams to deliver high-quality enhancements and provide ongoing support post implementation. This role also requires a strong technical understanding of ERP systems, especially SAP and Maximo, including analysis, configuration, development coordination, and user support. Ultimately, you will help the organisation optimise its supply chain and maintenance operations through improved use of ERP and analytics, while ensuring alignment with overall IT standards and security practices. Accountabilities and Responsibilities • Collaborate with business stakeholders in Supply Chain and Operations to identify their needs and pain points. Gather detailed requirements for system improvements. • Analyse and map current business processes in areas like inventory management, work order processing, procurement to pay, and maintenance scheduling. • Define and propose ERP-based solutions that are cost-effective and aligned with the company s digital transformation goals. Emphasise improvements that leverage data analytics. • Partner with project managers and the broader IT team to plan and execute projects delivering enhancements to the SCM and EAM functionalities. • Ensure that the IT team remains the partner of choice for the business by delivering solutions that meet requirements and by communicating proactively. • Work closely with the business and ERP Manager to design ERP solutions supporting business system development. • Plan, monitor, and control any IT enhancements resulting from analysis activities in the SCM/EAM area. • Develop fit-for-purpose IT recommendations that accurately reflect business needs. • Perform comprehensive requirements gathering including eliciting requirements via workshops or interviews with end users like warehouse managers, procurement officers, maintenance planners, etc. Proactively remove roadblocks by clarifying requirements or facilitating decisions with business stakeholders. • Lead assigned project resources and coordinate with the business to ensure high-quality deliverables that have lasting benefits. • Liaise with IT Infrastructure and Support teams to make sure proposed solutions are technically feasible. • Analyze existing SAP and Maximo environments and propose system enhancements related to supply chain and maintenance processes. • Ensure timely resolution of ERP (SAP/Maximo) incidents and service requests related to SCM and EAM. Serve as a higher level support to resolve complex functional issues, coordinating with technical teams or external support as needed. • Implement minor enhancements or updates (e.g., new material codes) following change control procedures to ensure reliability of the ERP environment. • Guarantee that the SAP and related EAM systems remain up-to-date and reliable. • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement larger projects (like an upgrade of Maximo, or deployment of a new inventory scanning system). Serve as the IT point of contact with vendors for these systems, troubleshoot problems during implementation, and coordinate any vendor support needed for resolution. • Adhere to the ERP software development lifecycle and the organisation s change control and compliance procedures for all development activities. • Coordinate cutover activities for any major changes in SCM/EAM systems, such as switching to a new procurement module or performing a data migration for equipment records. • After go-live, manage support for ERP systems by establishing proper support procedures, knowledge transfer to the support team, and being available as an escalation point for any post-implementation issues in the SCM/EAM domain. • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of SAP capabilities and of the Maximo EAM system s capabilities. • Support the expansion of ERP capabilities in SCM/EAM. • Develop ad-hoc reports or coordinate the development of such reports using SAP tools or Maximo reporting tools to meet emerging information needs from supply chain or maintenance teams. • Provide cross-functional support as needed. • Firmly understand the threat of cyber attacks in IT and OT environments and incorporate this understanding into daily responsibilities. Professional Skills and Experience • Experience as an IT business analyst or similar role in an upstream oil & gas industry (or comparable heavy industry) is strongly preferred, with specific experience around Supply Chain or Maintenance processes. • Proven ability to provide day-to-day operational support for Supply Chain/Procurement and Maintenance functions within an SAP environment (or a similar ERP). • Experience in the development, administration, configuration, and technical support of SAP particularly in areas such as procurement (purchasing, inventory, logistics) and maintenance. Experience with integration between SAP and Maximo or other EAM systems is a plus. • Solid experience and expertise in SAP modules related to this role: for example, extensive know-how in SAP MM and PM configuration. Additional experience with SAP modules like QM (quality management) or SD/LE (sales distribution / logistics execution) is useful if it interfaces with SCM processes. • Expertise in Maximo (IBM Maximo Asset Management) and EAM software - asset information, maintenance workflows, and how it can interface or integrate with ERP systems like SAP. • Demonstrated skill in bridging the gap between technical details and business requirements ability to explain SAP/Maximo capabilities to maintenance managers or procurement leads in an understandable way, and conversely to interpret business needs into system terms for developers. • A track record of driving process improvements for example, implementing an automated stock replenishment process (MRP) successfully or reducing downtime by enhancing maintenance planning in the system. • Good understanding of data analytics related to SCM/EAM e.g., able to help produce reports on inventory turnover, vendor performance, maintenance backlog, etc. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. This role requires constant interaction with end users (warehouse staff, buyers, engineers) and coordination with other IT specialists (ERP colleagues, infrastructure), so being approachable and clear is key. • Experience with the formalities of IT change management writing functional specifications, working with ABAP developers, performing unit tests, managing transports in SAP, etc., ensuring minimal disruption to business during changes. • Adaptability and continuous learning mindset to keep up with changes in ERP/EAM technology (like new SAP S/4HANA features in supply chain, or new versions of Maximo) and in industry practices (like lean inventory management, predictive maintenance trends). Qualifications and Certifications • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (such as Industrial or Mechanical Engineering), Project Management or a related field. A background that blends IT knowledge with understanding of industrial operations is ideal. • Certification in Enterprise Resource Planning systems, specifically SAP, is preferred. For example, SAP Certified Application Associate in Procurement (MM) or in Maintenance (PM), or a Maximo certification for implementation or support. • Project Management certification or training (like PMP, Prince2, or Agile methodologies) can be beneficial as it indicates ability to lead and organize enhancement projects. • Evidence of formal training in SAP relevant to this role (such as SAP Academy courses for MM/PM or supply chain modules) or in Maximo. If certified as a SAP support consultant or similar, that would be a plus. • Any additional certifications like APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) might be considered a bonus, as they demonstrate depth in the supply chain or maintenance domain, though not a strict requirement.

The Role This role will be based in Information Technology Services (ITS), we are a customer-focused department servicing the Information Technology needs of Aberystwyth University. You will be required to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Microsoft Fabric, Azzure Data Factory, Integrations, API's, Oracle Technologies and SQL. The CRM Developer / Integration Specialist will report to the Head of IT Applications and Development. They will be responsible for the development and support of function required to meet the needs for a Marketing focused Dynamics 365 CRM. They will be responsible for AU Dynamics 365 Environments, Power Platform development (Power Apps Portals, Model-Driven / Canvas Applications), Microsoft Dataverse, CRM forms, Azure Logic apps and Power Automate. The role will also entail managing the integrations across the range of university in-house developed applications including the Admission System (APEX Oracle), Clearing Application (APEX Oracle) and Gecko Event management. Integrations will be between the University's systems, and third party provided software both hosted on premise and cloud based. In this role, you will be required to line manage, support and train the Project Support Officer and a System Analyst / Developer currently working on the University CRM implementation, integrations and supporting applications. Based on your knowledge and expertise, you will create detailed specifications and with the support of your team to build the development solutions that most effectively meet the marketing CRM requirements of the university. You will be a creative, innovative thinker with outstanding problem-solving skills, able to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges. With a keen interest in new and emerging technologies, you are passionate about innovation and excited by the idea of bringing these within our mainstream usage. Your excellent written and oral communication enables you to present ideas clearly and effectively to colleagues, senior management and project partners. To make an informal enquiry, please contact Iola Hagen, Head of IT Applications and Development . Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date. What you'll do This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties. Informal training will be provided through working with existing members of the Development team and using systems manuals and online training materials. CRM Development and Integration Liaise with users in Global Marketing and Recruitment (GMSR) to understand their specific requirements and work with them to design appropriate CRM and data integration solutions. Work within the AU Dynamics 365 Environments, Solutions, Journeys and Integrations. Work with and train the team to use Power Platform development (Power Apps Portals, Model-Driven/Canvas Applications), Microsoft Dataverse, Power Automate SharePoint. Work with and train other systems developers to agree data structures and user interfaces. Develop, test, document and support form integrations providing controlled data query and data input functionality. Knowledge of performing data integrations with Oracle technologies. Awareness of the bilingual nature for creating data input forms and reports. Develop additional web functionality using Oracle APEX. Develop, test, document, and support data processing functions to assist in maintaining accurate and reliable data in the CRM system and to support the exchange of such data between the CRM and other associated systems. Develop data migration strategies and support the transition to new systems. Responsible for taking forward new initiatives and ensuring best practice. Line management of the Project Support Officer and a System Analyst / Developer. Define the work required, set objectives, organise, and delegate work to reports according to their skills and abilities. Coordinate delivery of own and reports' work with other teams across the University. To ensure that all reports take part in the Effective Contribution Scheme (ECS) processes with clear objectives and smart targets for all team members. Engage all reports in the planning and delivery of work, ensuring a positive, flexible, and productive environment. Staff Management Technology Leadership To keep up to date with developments around the University's core business software to identify potential risks and opportunities relating to business practices and where appropriate make recommendations for future adoption of new systems. To foster excellent working relationships with staff in Faculties, academic and service departments at all levels to ensure Information Technology Services is providing well-supported technology that meets the needs of the business. To support and input into business cases for new digital initiatives for university committees and Executive team. Participate in the development and implementation of annual operational plans for the team. Write and deliver presentations, briefings or workshop sessions to staff, students or external bodies, taking account of the knowledge base of the participants and the complexity of the subject matter. Assist in developing training materials and delivering user training to support these systems. Liaise with external suppliers such as Gecko Engage and external consultants. To develop wide-ranging and specialist understanding of the theory and practice associated with the role and to keep this current. Project Delivery Ensure that projects and reports are delivered in line with Agile methodology. Ensure that the work and applications under their responsibility are delivering value through close alignment to business goals, frequent delivery, empowering staff, and close collaboration with the customer. To ensure effective project management is in place for all their and their reports' initiatives, working with external suppliers, stakeholders, students, and staff across the University to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget, and meet the University's requirements. To establish and ensure that all their IT application development projects are delivered to the required standards.

Are you analytical, organised, and confident working with numbers, data, and stock? Do you enjoy turning sales trends and supply chain data into clear purchasing decisions? An established and highly regarded UK manufacturer within the engineering sector is looking to recruit a Supply Chain Analyst to join their growing Purchasing team. This is a hands-on analytical role where you will play a key part in ensuring product availability by analysing sales history, managing stock levels, and placing purchase orders with overseas suppliers. Key Responsibilities Analyse sales history, demand trends and stock levels to determine purchasing requirements Raise and manage purchase orders with overseas suppliers Monitor the supply pipeline from order placement through to delivery Maintain accurate supply chain and stock data within the ERP system Track and report on key supply chain KPIs including stock availability, OTIF and excess stock Proactively identify risks around shortages, delays or excess stock Support the sales team with stock analysis, reporting and expedite requests Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding lead times, shipments and documentation About You Previous experience within a supply chain, purchasing or materials planning role Strong analytical skills with confidence working with numbers, data and stock management Good Excel skills and experience using ERP or MRP systems High attention to detail with strong organisational skills Able to prioritise in a fast-moving environment Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with overseas suppliers Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset Why Apply? Join a respected and established manufacturing business Play a key role influencing stock availability and supply performance Varied and analytical role combining data, purchasing and supplier management Supportive team environment with opportunities for development Working hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday, and early finish on a Friday! If you would like to know more about this amazing opportunity, please contact Gemma at Adecco today! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.