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

Version 1 Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior JD Edwards Functional Consultant to lead functional consulting efforts and manage a team. You will oversee the delivery of managed services within Manufacturing and Distribution, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have extensive experience with JD Edwards ERP and a background in people management. This hybrid role offers significant growth opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-related profit share

Hybrid / Remote working flexibility

Pension, private healthcare, life assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with JD Edwards ERP focusing on Manufacturing & Distribution.
• Background in a people management or team leadership role is essential.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional consulting in Manufacturing and Distribution domains.
• Manage a group of JDE consultants ensuring effective service delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and recommend improvements.

Skills

Hands-on experience with JD Edwards ERP

People management or team leadership

Understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

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.

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

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping world-class JD Edwards solutions?

Join Version 1, one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology consultancies and an award-winning Oracle Partner, where innovation, growth, and excellence go hand in hand.

We’re looking for an experienced JD Edwards Functional Consultant who’s not just a problem-solver, but a people leader — someone who thrives on mentoring others, driving service excellence, and making a real impact for global customers.

At Version 1, you’ll work with cutting-edge JDE technologies across Manufacturing and Distribution, lead talented consultants, and collaborate with some of the most experienced Oracle professionals in the industry. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, elevate customer success, and continuously develop your own career — all within a company that’s been recognised as a Great Place to Work for over a decade.

If you’re passionate about leadership, service delivery, and maximising the value of enterprise solutions, this is your chance to join a team that’s as ambitious and driven as you are.

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 & 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!