D365FO Application Lead - Manufacturing

Job description

Location: Manchester, hybrid

Rate/Salary: Flexible depending on contract route

Type: Contract / FTC

A global retail and manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Application Lead – Manufacturing to support a major D365 F&O transformation across EMEA.

This is a contract/ fixed term opportunity focused on the manufacturing and product creation domain. The successful candidate will support operational readiness, adoption and stabilisation across manufacturing processes, working closely with business stakeholders, regional technology and global engineering teams.

Key responsibilities:

· Lead the regional Manufacturing application stream across D365 F&O

· Support manufacturing, production and product creation processes

· Work with business users to understand operational challenges and define solutions

· Triage issues across process, data, integrations and connected systems

· Support UAT, go-live readiness, adoption and post-go-live stabilisation

· Feed clear requirements into global engineering and product teams

· Work with vendors and ISVs to resolve manufacturing application issues

Key skills:

· Strong D365 F&O Manufacturing experience

· Good understanding of production, BOMs, routings, MRP, inventory and product data

· Experience in ERP transformation, implementation or stabilisation

· Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills

· Consultancy or Microsoft Partner background would be highly relevant

· Able to work hybrid in Manchester

This would suit a D365 F&O Manufacturing Consultant, Manufacturing Stream Lead or Applications Lead who can work closely with the business and provide hands-on operational ownership during a key transformation period.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-05-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English