JDE Project Specialist

At Ülker - part of pladis Global, we all know what it means to ‘bring it’. Whether it’s our passion, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage. Our ownership. Our whole selves. Our care and compassion. We bring it. Day in, day out.

Ülker stands as a leading food company in Türkiye and its region, supported by its successful international operations. Our 16,000 colleagues – across our global network of bakeries, distribution sites and offices – each with their own unique, diverse experience of happiness, come together with one shared purpose: to bring happiness with every bite, we say: “Winning feels good, winning together feels better!”

pladis is looking for JDE Project Specialist (Supply Chain) for our pladis Global IS Team.

Key Deliverables

• Conduct current state analysis of manufacturing and supply chain processes to help design future state processes and prioritize tasks and features according to the business plan,

• Responsible for the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures within the Manufacturing & Supply Chain domain,

• Ensure high-quality business analysis documentation throughout implementation and project phases,

• Plan and realize system enhancements and projects in a complex ERP environment,

• Oversee the delivery of IT Solutions and Services in Manufacturing & Supply Chain to the business,

• Coordinate business units, functional consultants, and technical teams to implement process and system designs,

• Analyze existing systems and propose innovative ideas to improve supply chain and manufacturing processes,

• Drive project planning and kickoff activities following SIG’s methodology,

• Facilitate weekly meetings, ensuring clear cadence, communication, and progress tracking,

• Coordinate resources, schedules, and deliverables with the customer’s project manager, internal teams, and SIG colleagues,

• Manage the overall project schedule, budget, and milestones,

• Identify and mitigate project risks,

• Organize, conduct, and/or participate in project Steering Committee meetings,

• Perform quality control checkpoints on projects using SIG’s methodology,

• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to resolve customer satisfaction issues as they arise,

• Build a “trusted advisor” role with customers, contributing to their overall success,

• Participate in weekly and monthly project management team meetings on methodology, tools, best practices, and strategic goals,

• Lead and/or execute Change Management governance within AMS (Business Requirement & Analysis Document preparation, Test Scenario development, Functional Test execution before handover for business testing),

• Coordinate and support user acceptance testing,

• Manage integration models between JDE ERP and other supply chain/manufacturing solutions,

• Coordinate with internal and external support teams in a sprint-based environment,

• Report progress and updates on all responsibilities to the Global Head of JDE.

What You Need for This Role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, MIS, or related fields,

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst or in a similar position, ideally with JD Edwards or other ERP solutions in manufacturing and supply chain,

• Strong ability to link technical ERP solutions with business strategy in supply chain and manufacturing operations,

• Knowledge of Agile & Waterfall Methodologies,

• SQL and JIRA experience is preferred,

• Familiarity with UI/UX principles and ability to translate business needs into user-friendly solutions,

• Skilled in analyzing business requirements and leading solution delivery with Global IT or local suppliers,

• Proactive learner, communicator, and problem-solver, open to continuous improvement,

• Result-oriented, team player with strong communication skills (both verbal and written),

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken),

• Customer-oriented mindset with attention to detail and process discipline,

• Ability and willingness to travel as required, sometimes for several weeks at a time.

Our values

We bring happiness with every bite. It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we share the same values. These define who we are, how we interact, and get things done. How we deliver our purpose and keep bringing happiness to the world.

• Purpose-led … because we’re energized and guided by our promise to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile … because we’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and consumers.
• Collaborative … because we gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
• Resilient … because we’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.
• Positive … because we’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are an important part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer. They are central to everything we do and are reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength. Because we want everyone to bring their true, whole self to pladis. We value colleagues for their uniqueness – we all have a voice that’s heard and respected.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.

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