Senior JD Edwards (JDE) Functional Consultant - Manufacturing and Distribution

• Full-time
• Department: Enterprise Applications

For over 28 years, Version 1 has partnered with leading global brands to deliver digital, cloud, and enterprise application solutions that drive business success. We are proud to be recognised as:

• Oracle Innovation Partner of the Year 2023 (EMEA)
• Microsoft Global Partner of the Year (Modernising Applications)
• AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year (EMEA)
• One of the Best Workplaces for Women in the UK & Ireland (2023)

With 3,500+ people and revenues exceeding €347m/£302m, Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services – and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.

The Role

In this customer-facing role, you’ll combine hands‑on functional consulting within Manufacturing and Distribution domains with team leadership responsibilities. You’ll manage a group of JDE consultants and analysts, ensuring the effective delivery of high‑quality managed services, while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. You’ll be key to ensuring that incidents, service requests, and change initiatives are delivered on time, within SLA, and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Do

Functional Consulting

• Lead the analysis, design, configuration, and implementation of JDE modules including Manufacturing (Shop Floor Control, Work Orders, Product Costing) and Distribution (Inventory Management, Sales Order Management, Procurement).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, conduct gap analyses, and recommend process improvements.
• Support full solution delivery — testing, training, and deployment.
• Manage and mentor a team of JDE support consultants and analysts.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews, allocate resources, and support professional growth.
• Ensure timely case resolution and accurate client invoicing through effective oversight.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, high‑performance team culture.
• Oversee incident, problem, and change management through our ServiceNow-based system, Engage.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices and continuous service improvement.
• Act as an escalation point for complex functional issues.
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and regular service reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Service Delivery Managers, Account Managers, and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Present functional designs, updates, and performance insights to senior leadership and clients.

What You’ll Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands‑on experience with JD Edwards ERP (Manufacturing & Distribution focus).
• Background in a people management or team leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.
• Experience with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) and working knowledge of ITIL principles.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Organised, analytical, and process‑oriented with a passion for service improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• JDE certification in relevant modules.
• Experience with ERP upgrades or migrations.
• Familiarity with integrations between JDE and other enterprise systems.

Why Version 1?

• Strong career progression & mentorship through our Strength in Balance and leadership programmes, including quarterly Pathways Career Development reviews.
• Significant training budget for certifications and further education.
• Version 1 Annual Excellence Awards and Call‑Out recognition platform celebrating achievement.
• Moments that matter & enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies to support your journey.
• Active ESG & CSR initiatives, allowing you to give back through fundraising, volunteering, and diversity, inclusion & belonging programmes.

Benefits include

• Quarterly performance‑related profit share
• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
• Certified Great Place to Work for 10+ years running

This is hybrid based with occasional travel to your nearest base office.

Ashley Billington, Head of Talent Acquisition – Enterprise Applications (Oracle Cloud - ERP, HCM, EPM)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Please refer to our Diversity & Inclusion statement located at: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers

Please note: We have an internal recruitment team and do not accept agency candidates. If you want to join the team here at Version 1, get in touch with us directly!