Application Manager ERP & Data
Do you want to work in a technically oriented organisation where IT has a direct impact on production, projects, and business processes? And are you looking for a role in which you not only manage applications, but also actively contribute to process improvement and optimisation? Then we are looking for you.
Your opportunity at Merford
As an Application Manager / IT Specialist at Merford, you will be responsible for the management and further development of our core applications, including Exact ERP and Synergy CRM. You not only understand the technical side of applications, but also how business processes operate within a project- and production-driven environment. This enables you to effectively support users while contributing to structural improvements across the organisation.
You will work independently on optimisations, improvement projects, and complex issues. In doing so, you easily switch between technology, users, and external suppliers. You look beyond incidents alone and translate organisational needs into practical and future-proof solutions.
You will also contribute to the further professionalisation of Power BI, our data warehouse, and management reporting. Processes such as order-to-cash, project progress, and production insight play an important role in this.
Merford operates within a hybrid IT environment with primarily cloud-based infrastructure. Functional and technical application management is handled internally, while office automation, including Microsoft 365, Windows workplaces, and network services, is managed by an external IT partner.
You will work closely with the Application Manager, IT Project Manager, and IT Manager within a small, professional, and engaged team with plenty of room for initiative and improvement.
Your responsibilities include:
- Managing and optimising Exact ERP, Synergy CRM, and other business applications
- Supporting users and resolving complex application-related issues
- Identifying and implementing process improvements across the organisation
- Working on optimisation and improvement projects
- Contributing to reporting, data-related issues, and management information
- Supporting the further development of Power BI and the data warehouse
- Coordinating with users, colleagues, and external IT partners
What you bring to the team
You are analytically strong, technically skilled, and enjoy thinking about how processes can be organised more intelligently and efficiently. You work independently, communicate clearly, and take responsibility for the quality of your work.
You bring:
- A completed Bachelor’s degree in IT and relevant work experience
- Experience with application management, ERP systems, and other business applications
- Technical insight and an interest in process improvement
- An independent, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
- Knowledge of SQL and affinity with connectivity technologies such as RPA, APIs, and XML
- Affinity with Power BI and data-driven working
What’s in it for you
At Merford, you will work in an organisation where craftsmanship, collaboration, and development are central. We combine professionalism with an informal atmosphere and provide plenty of room for initiative and growth.
You can expect:
- A modern working environment with office and production facilities
- A structured onboardingsprogramma and active coaching from your manager
- Competitive salary and attractive employment conditions
- 25 days of annual leave and 13 ADV days based on full-time employment
- A solid pension scheme and annual profit-sharing arrangement
- A high level of independence and responsibility within a professional and engaged team
- Free daily lunch in our canteen
Think we sound like a match?
