An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Business Application Specialist to join our team!
You will be responsible for gathering and understanding the requirements of our stakeholders within our supply chain and re manufacturing business and translating these requirements into IT solutions for the European components business.
Working closely with various teams within our business, this role will involve the proposal, coordination, implementation and maintenance of supply chain and re manufacturing business solutions and applications, ensuring that they meet our IT business needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience in processes within a supply chain and re manufacturing business or consultancy and enjoys translating, configuring and implementing these business needs into an ERP system.
Why work for LKQ?
We're a people first business. We're looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role.
Our colleagues are our number one priority because we know we can't deliver great without them. From flexible working options and bespoke development programs to well-being initiatives and people policies that make a positive impact, at LKQ we're committed to investing in our colleagues.
And it's not just our people we're committed to. Our sustainability agenda also focuses on leaving our world a better place than how we found it. From putting resources back into the communities in which we work and fundraising for charities, both local and global, to actively reducing our carbon footprint we mean business when it comes to having a positive environmental impact on our planet.
Key Responsibilities
* Understanding and analyzing business requirements relating to supply chain and re manufacturing process changes and initiatives within our enterprise application function
* Translating business needs into functional specifications and collaborating with development and integration teams to deliver appropriate IT solutions
* Mapping and evaluating current business processes and IT systems, identifying areas for optimization, automation and standardization
* Supporting the design, configuration, and maintenance of applications to supplement production, warehouse, purchasing and intercompany flows
* Participating in system testing, validation and user acceptance phases to ensure solution quality and business alignment
* Acting as key point of contact for supply chain and remanufacturing application topics, supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and Experience needed
* Educated to degree level in engineering or information systems, or has equivalent professional experience
* 5+ years of experience in IT business analysis or application support within manufacturing, remanufacturing or distribution environments
* Experience working within international or multi-site organizations is desirable
* Strong understanding of supply chain and remanufacturing processes such as production planning, warehouse management, intercompany logistics, and bill of material/routing management
* Proven experience in business process analysis and in working with external vendors and internal teams to implement process changes
* Good knowledge of system integrations, data flows and reporting tools
* Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics
* Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills
* Ability to coordinate multiple projects with stakeholders located across different teams and countries
* Fluent in both written and spoken English.
What we offer
* Competitive basic salary
* Annual bonus scheme
* Opportunities to grow and develop yourself
* Room for initiatives and entrepreneurship
* A hybrid working environment, involving home working and European travel
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply attaching your CV in English.