Senior ERP Specialist
CEL is an Irish-based manufacturer, distributor, and exporter of electrical switchgear, controls, and related products and services, with a 40-year track record, focused on supplying the global data centre industry.
Operating from Ireland and in support of our 400,000 sq ft of manufacturing capacity in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.
SAP Business ByDesign is the present system of record for that growth. It runs our Supply Chain, Warehouse, Finance, Project and Production processes, and the quality of what comes out of it depends entirely on how well it is supported day to day. A review of future ERP solutions is part of our digital roadmap to support our scalability.
About the Role
The Senior ERP Specialist holds dual responsibilities: ensuring CEL is maximising the value of its current ERP platform while helping prepare the business for its next generation ERP environment.
In the immediate term, you will focus on strengthening and optimising SAP Business ByDesign across Ireland and the United States. This includes supporting users, improving business processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, maintaining data integrity, supporting system integrations, and driving adoption across multiple business functions.
Alongside the day-to-day ownership of the ERP environment, you will play an important role in evaluating future ERP options that can support CEL's ambitious growth plans. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Projects and Engineering, you will help identify where the current platform may become constrained, assess future requirements, and contribute to the planning and delivery of future ERP transformation initiatives.
Success in this role will require a combination of strong ERP expertise, business process knowledge, implementation experience, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate complex system capabilities into practical business solutions. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable supporting end users on the shop floor, delivering training sessions, improving business processes, and contributing to strategic discussions about CEL's future systems landscape.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Own and support the ERP platform across CEL's operations in Ireland and the United States.
- Provide functional support to Manufacturing, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance teams.
- Maintain and optimise ERP configuration, approval workflows, organisational structures and business processes.
- Ensure high levels of master data accuracy and governance across materials, suppliers, customers, products and financial structures.
- Manage user access, security roles and authorisation controls across multiple sites and regions.
- Develop and maintain ERP reporting and analytics capabilities while supporting Power BI reporting initiatives.
- Support integrations between ERP and surrounding business systems, including PLM, CAD, Microsoft 365 and third-party applications.
- Deliver user training programmes, create support documentation, and develop super-user capability across the organisation.
- Coordinate testing, release management, system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support ERP implementation projects, upgrades, migrations, data quality initiatives and business transformation programmes.
- Contribute to the development of CEL's future ERP strategy and long-term systems roadmap.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience supporting, administering, implementing or optimising ERP systems within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or operational environment.
- Experience working with modern ERP platforms and supporting business-critical operational processes.
- Hands-on experience with ERP configuration, workflows, master data management and business process optimisation.
- Experience supporting or participating in ERP implementations, upgrades, migrations or major business systems projects.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, production planning, inventory management and finance processes.
- Experience delivering end-user training, driving system adoption and supporting change management initiatives.
- Strong reporting and analytical skills, including experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions.
- Structured problem-solving approach with strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement capabilities.
- Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Willingness to travel between CEL Critical Power sites and support teams across Irish and US time zones as required.
Desirable
- Experience with SAP Business ByDesign.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Integration Suite, or similar enterprise ERP platforms.
- Familiarity with API integrations, web services, OData, or related integration technologies.
- Experience supporting ERP users across multiple countries and locations.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Benefits
Why Join CEL Critical Power?
Join a Trusted Industry Leader - 42 Years of Excellence
CEL has been delivering high-quality, bespoke power distribution solutions for over four decades, with products that stand the test of time.
Be Part of a Global Expansion
With CEL launching its first US manufacturing plant, you will have the opportunity to work on international projects and documentation standards while collaborating with colleagues across North America.
Collaborate with World-Class Engineers, Vendors & Industry Experts
You’ll work alongside leading engineers, project managers, document controllers, product managers, and global vendors, ensuring excellence and operational success across CEL’s international teams.
Shape the Future of CEL - Critical Power
This is more than just an operator role-it’s an opportunity to help forge the future of CEL and our expansion across the US.
Competitive Salary, Benefits & Career Growth
We offer structured career development, professional training, and leadership opportunities, ensuring long-term career progression.