Platform Lead – WH and INV

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid technology company based in Cheltenham seeks a Platform Lead for managing ERP applications within WH and INV. The role includes overseeing application integrity, leading development delivery, and supporting design processes. Candidates should have expertise in E1 9.2 Warehouse Management and a solid background in system application management. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and an array of benefits including extensive holidays and healthcare provisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

27 days holiday allowance

3 days paid volunteering leave

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Share Ownership Plan

Free on-site parking

Access to personal discounts portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system application management design and deployment.
• Experience with cloud-based and on-premise systems integration.
• Strong understanding of the full software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain WH and INV applications ensuring integrity.
• Review change requests and guide implementation teams.
• Support design processes of ERP applications effectively.

Skills

E1 9.2 Warehouse Management

System application management

Integration solutions

Software development life cycle

Master data management

Job description

Platform Lead – WH and INV

Role overview: To provide development support to our WH and INV ERP applications, and in addition support deployment of ERP projects while focusing on WH and INV within the ERP Stream. Take responsibility for driving system change in line with the agreed processes and procedures driving efficiency and business benefits. To ensure service standards are maintained across the team while ensuring strong cross‑department communications while pushing continuous improvement.

Objectives and Responsibilities

• Leading and maintaining the WH and INV suite of applications ensuring integrity with other applications and related documentation. In particular E1 9.2 Warehouse Management.
• Taking responsibility for the WH and INV ERP platform including development delivery in line with the platform strategy.
• Reviewing change requests submitted for pre‑approval and guiding implementation or support teams as needed.
• Supporting the design process of ERP by offering effective and timely communication around technical design topics.
• Supporting 3rd‑party applications (part of ERP Model) and communicating with vendors for yearly renewals, subscriptions, updates, and enhancements.
• Adding value through continuous improvements by creating roadmaps of enhancements, developing process automation, and reducing customisation.
• Becoming a member of external communities, attending conferences covering the area of functional responsibility.
• Collaborating with other stakeholders such as support teams, implementation teams, 3rd‑party vendors, and business SMEs.

Previous Experience

• E1 9.2 Warehouse Management.
• Strong system application management design, development, and deployment experience.
• Experience developing integration solutions across on‑premise and cloud‑based systems.
• Experience in end‑to‑end business processes allowing process challenges to be conducted.
• Experience in the full software development life cycle: requirements, analysis, specification, development, testing, and release.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of master data management and the importance of driving DQM.
• Worked with on‑site or near‑shore delivery teams.
• Proven delivery experience in Waterfall and semi‑Agile environments.

Success Criteria

• CompanyCore values at all times.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to engage, challenge, negotiate, and influence at all levels to develop and maintain collaborative working relations across IT and non‑IT departments.
• Structured, methodical, collaborative approach.
• High‑level, proven interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free on‑site parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below.