WMS Application Owner
- Specialisation:
- IT
- Location:
- Kortrijk
- Type:
- Full-time
VANDEWIELE is a world leader in the design, construction and integration of high-tech solutions for the factory of the future in textile machines and mechatronics.
Our mission is to remain the market leader, not only through continuous technology-driven innovation in our machines and production processes, but also through international cooperation and teamwork. This is all possible thanks to our 4000 employees worldwide.
Our 600 colleagues at Vandewiele Marke (HQ) are working on the next generation of smart and interconnected textile machines, with close interaction between R&D and production. We have a state-of-the-art production system, in which our fully automated production process is realized in-house.
The IT team in Marke has about twenty colleagues and consists of 2 sub-teams: Infrastructure and Business Applications. Together with the IT suppliers, we provide service to the entire Vandewiele Group.
Your function
VANDEWIELE is on the brink of a transformation, and we need your expertise! We are rolling out new solutions for manufacturing (MES) and warehouse management (WMS), as a replacement for the current solution on AS400, and we want you to lead this charge.
What You’ll Do:
As a pivotal member of our Business Applications team, you will spearhead the implementation of our new WMS for the Vandewiele Group. This includes seamless integration with MES and ERP. You’ll help with the implementation at our headquarters in Marke, with the intention to deploy later at other European sites of the Group.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Dive deep into Vandewiele’s business and production processes to understand the ins and outs of our current system.
- Take ownership of the project from analysis through to implementation and go-live of the new system.
- Collaborate closely with various departments, IT teams, and our supplier to ensure a smooth transition.
- Manage the shift from the old system to the new, ensuring any issues are thoroughly investigated and resolved.
- After the go-live, you will be the go-to expert for WMS solutions across the Vandewiele Group and contribute to WMS projects at other branches.
You report directly to the IT Manager Business Applications.
Your profile
- You have a Master's degree or equivalent through experience. Experience with IT systems in logistics or production environments is a necessity
- You have a keen interest in production processes and a passion for connecting this with IT solutions.
- You possess a sharp analytical mind, capable of tackling and solving complex problems.
- You can spot and capitalize on opportunities in digital transformation projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as you’ll need to communicate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior management, IT teams, and external partners.
- Experience in change management is highly desirable.
- You can express yourself in English. French is a plus.
- You are willing to travel to other sites of the Vandewiele Group (up to once a month for three days).
Our offer
- You will join an international, high-tech environment with a flat structure in a friendly atmosphere.
- You get the opportunity to grow based on your own interests and strengths, through a well-guided induction period and internal and external training opportunities.
- You will be a part of expert teams and have the freedom to take ownership of projects and achieve goals together.
- In addition to our motivating remuneration, you can participate in our flexible benefits plan in which you can choose your own package of benefits (including a company car with fuel card, lease bicycle, etc.).
- Finally you will enjoy flexible hours, work at home and a family-friendly leave scheme with 38 days off.
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