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GKN Aerospace Infor CoE Specialist in Papendrecht, Netherlands
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Working as a member of the global Infor CoE team (Center of Excellence), you are supporting and driving best practice usage of the ERP and ERP related solutions across our Civil and Defense Business Lines. While initial focus will be within the Netherlands, support and engagement across our global sites will also be included. We are in the process of transforming the Baan ERP software into the latest version of Infor LN across our GKN Fokker business, and this is an exciting time to join the team, as we strive for standardized ways of working across our Aerospace and Defense business.
Job Responsibilities
ERP LN implementation support
Work with the functional owners / key users in the business
Tests and verifies system functionality within new and existing systems and solutions.
Works alongside the other global IT functions (including IT operations, security, project management and IT business partners)
Ensures the business is aware of the latest capabilities and drive standard application best practices
Patching/updating systems
Controlling and supporting the change request process
Business support; incident management, training, discussions, etc.
Supporting / supervising projects including work with external parties
Keep up to date with professional knowledge
Optimize business processes with latest technology
Who are we looking for?
Experience working within and/or supporting an information technology environment.
Experience working with manufacturing and Infor/Baan ERP systems.
Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar role.
Ability to be proactive and take initiative, including performance of duties exercising independent judgement.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment – to effectively listen, challenge and communicate.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem solving skills.
Professionalism and flexibility.
Experience developing or supporting Infor and/or Baan systems and processes.
Good written and oral communication skills in the Dutch and English language.
Experience working in a customer-facing role.
Ability to translate the functional and non-functional business requirements into a technical solutions design.
Knowledge of rules and regulations for compliance adherence purposes, and country/region specific knowledge appropriate to role.
Subject matter expert in the area of Infor and/or Baan ERP
What do we offer?
We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry.
In the role of the Infor CoE Specialist, you will belong to a close knitted team. We will support and promote your professional and personal development. Furthermore, we will offer you:
The maximum salary for this role is between € 4.818,- and 5.814,- depending on your experience and qualifications and according to the CLA Metalektro,
8% holiday allowance,
42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days),
An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
Profit sharing scheme,
A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.
How to apply?
You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV and (preferably) your cover letter. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Joanne Grafton at Joanne.Grafton@fokker.com
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN Fokker Aerospace. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created an environment where everyone can be at their best. We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
Be part of our journey!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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