About this role
<p><b>About Us</b></p> <p>GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 51 manufacturing locations in 14 countries, we serve over 90% of the world”s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way.</p> <p><br> We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b></b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>As a Business Systems Specialist you will be responsible for the deployment, configuration, education and maintenance of the engineering suite of applications to support the Engineering IT strategy and providing a technical lead on the development and release of improvements to the ERP system.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Required to follow all HSE rules and regulations. Must wear appropriate PPE as required.</li> <li>Provides the IT vision and strategy required to meet the current and future business requirements.</li> <li> </li> <li>Directs the implementation and maintenance of systems and services providing essential business functions while remaining aware of how IT downtime affects the business. </li> <li>Test and verify new functionality in conjunction with nominated business leads. </li> <li>Key interface with the Engineering IT at all UK sites.</li> <li>Develop new functionality to improve production needs. </li> <li>Assist nominated business leads with analysis of historical/statistical information.</li> <li>Responsible for development and adherence to IT costs budget.</li> <li>Maintain the ERP system and manage associated change requests. </li> <li>Lead the Functional areas in proper Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) utilization, deployment and upgrades.</li> <li>Mentoring high performing teams to developing the right skills and capabilities required the IT Strategy.</li> <li>Working as effective member of multi locational team often requiring demonstration of leadership qualities.</li> <li>Work with Process Improvement Teams across the organization to understand and improve the business. </li> <li>Make recommendations, develop and / or leverage best practices and professional experience.</li> <li>Provide business guidance and strategy to leverage current business systems capabilities.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b></b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b></b></H2> </div><div></div></div></div><p><b>Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)</b></p> <p>As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.</p> <p>A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.</p> <p>GKN is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p><img alt="5 Principles" src="https://www.gknaerospace.com/globalassets/global-images/misc-images/5-principles.png"></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><span>#li-post</span></span></p>