About us

Newly Weds® Foods is a leading, privately owned global food ingredients business and has been innovating since 1932. The European division is a market leader in the manufacture of coatings, seasonings and functional ingredient systems.

Today, Newly Weds® Foods is a world leader in food ingredient technology. A network of R&D, manufacturing and service facilities around the globe allows us to serve our customers’ needs in more than 68 countries. But despite our size and scope, we’ve continued to be an independent, family-owned business answerable only to the demands of our customers. That’s why we continue to invest in infrastructure, human resources and capacity to keep pace with our customers’ needs and expectations.

The Role

The ERP / Business Systems Manager is responsible for the secure, reliable and effective operation of the organisation’s ERP, MRP and related business systems. Operating across UK-wide and European operations, this role owns the support, maintenance and future development of the ERP environment, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of a growing manufacturing organisation.

The role requires a strong blend of technical ERP expertise, business process analysis, stakeholder engagement and hands-on system management. The successful candidate will lead ERP improvements, manage upgrades, support users and oversee in-house ERP development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the ERP and MRP systems across UK and European operations

• Ensure ERP systems operate securely, reliably and efficiently

• Support, maintain and continuously improve ERP functionality

• Analyse business processes and requirements, translating them into effective technical solutions

• Lead ERP upgrades, enhancements and improvement initiatives

• Manage and contribute to in-house ERP developments

• Develop, document and maintain system procedures and controls

• Provide user training, support, advice and system guidance across the business

• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors or partners

• Ensure ERP maintenance procedures are defined, implemented and adhered to

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• Substantial experience managing ERP systems within a manufacturing and/or logistics environment

• Proven ability to manage, scale and optimise ERP environments within a growing organisation

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate business processes and propose technical solutions

• Experience leading ERP upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confident working with and managing external suppliers, partners and stakeholders

Systems & Technical Scope

Experience across ERP modules including:

• Financial Management

• Order Management

• Production Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Warehouse & Fulfilment

• Procurement

• MRP (Material Requirements Planning)

• Technical capabilities to include:

• Strong SQL and script‑writing skills

• ERP / MRP system development and configuration

• System testing, change control and release management

Personal Attributes

• Strategic, methodical and detail‑orientated

• Logical and organised approach to problem solving

• Highly professional, customer‑focused and approachable

• Strong documentation skills with the ability to accurately record and maintain procedures

• An excellent communicator, comfortable engaging at all levels of the organisation

• Willing to travel to European and UK locations