Eaton Syalon Ltd
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ERP Strategy & Delivery Specialist
Contract | £500–£550 per day Location: Peterborough (Hybrid) Sector: Manufacturing / FMCG
We are supporting an established UK-based FMCG manufacturing business with the appointment of an experienced ERP Strategy & Delivery Specialist for a business-critical ERP implementation.
About the Role
This role combines strategic delivery oversight with hands-on execution. The ERP Specialist will work closely with the Head of Transformation and senior stakeholders to align ERP delivery with operational priorities and ensure go-live readiness.
Ideal for an ERP contractor who thrives on detail, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and transforms implementation plans into operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Support the Head of Transformation in shaping the ERP implementation strategy, delivery roadmap, and go-live approach.
- Define clear plans, milestones, and delivery actions to translate ERP objectives and business requirements into execution.
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Cross-Functional Delivery
- Lead critical workstreams, including:
- Finance, operations, supply chain
- Procurement, warehousing
- Production, reporting
- Review current-state processes and design, document, and adopt future-state ways of working.
- Lead critical workstreams, including:
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Data & Testing Support
- Oversee data readiness, including:
- Data cleansing, migration preparation
- Validation and business ownership
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test scripting, defect management, and cutover planning.
- Ensure go-live readiness and hypercare post-deployment.
- Oversee data readiness, including:
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Change Management & Knowledge Transfer
- Produce practical process documentation, user guides, training materials, and adoption plans.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, teams, and external partners to maintain momentum.
- Manage actions, risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating blockers as needed.
- Provide delivery guidance tailored for a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Requirements & Ideal Skills
- Proven ERP implementation and delivery experience – hands-on experience is key.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, FMCG, or operational environments.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes.
- Hands-on data migration, testing, cutover, and go-live expertise.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Pragmatic, organised, and delivery-focused approach.
Preferred Platform Experience (but wider ERP experience considered): Microsoft Dynamics 365 SAP Business One NetSuite Sage X3 Infor IFS Epicor Oracle
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key strategic and operational role in a major ERP implementation within a fast-moving manufacturing business.
For more information or to apply, contact Eaton Syalon directly.
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