IFS Contractor

IFS Contractor | 6 months | Wymondham | Automotive Technology

We're working on behalf of our client working in the automotive technology sector to look for support for the Manufacturing Group during a period of significant business change and operational development.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work directly with manufacturing teams to:

• Act as the manufacturing subject matter expert for IFS
• Support inventory accuracy, stock control and ERP best practice
• Help deliver successful year-end stock takes and inventory audits
• Investigate and resolve stock and transaction discrepancies
• Improve manufacturing processes and ERP workflows
• Create and maintain work instructions and process documentation
• Train and support users across the manufacturing operation
• Ensure manufacturing master data and system transactions remain accurate
• Support operational readiness for the move to IFS Cloud
• Assist with maintaining ERP continuity during the relocation to the new manufacturing facility
• Identify practical opportunities to improve efficiency across manufacturing operations

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

• Proven hands-on experience using IFS ERP within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and stock control
• Experience supporting manufacturing or shop floor users
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP transactions
• Experience supporting stock takes, cycle counts and inventory accuracy
• The ability to produce clear process documentation and work instructions
• Strong communication skills and confidence to work across multiple operational teams
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to IFS Cloud or ERP upgrades
• Planning, MRP or production control knowledge
• Experience within engineering, automotive, motor sports or advanced manufacturing
• Experience supporting manufacturing relocations or major operational change
• Continuous improvement experience

Rate and Benefits

• Fully negotiable rate
• Outside IR35
• 6 month contract with opportunity to extend
• Office in Wymondham