IFS Manufacturing Consultant

About Cooper Software

Cooper Software, founded in the UK in 2005, is a trusted IFS Partner with over 20 years of experience helping customers maximise the value of their IFS investment. Today, the company is an IFS Specialised Channel Partner and IFS Premier ISV Partner, supporting organisations end to end from ERP project evaluation and implementation through to post go live support, hosting & managed services, continuous improvement programmes. The company also offers a growing portfolio of complementary products, purpose built for IFS customers.

Our work spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, energy and utilities, construction and engineering, food and beverage, and service industries. Customers choose Cooper Software when they’re looking for a full service IFS partner with deep technical expertise and industry experience.

We’re proud to be a growing, dynamic business that offers our employees real opportunities. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous learning, where your contributions help shape meaningful change for customers around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IFS Manufacturing Consultant to join our growing team. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at our Henderson, Perth office, so applicants should be located within a reasonable commuting distance. In this role, you will provide expert functional consultancy across IFS implementations, upgrades, and business improvement projects.

You will also play a key role in ensuring Cooper Software product portfolio continues to meet the evolving needs of IFS customers, contributing your expertise to solution design, delivery and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Deliver functional consultancy across all stages of IFS implementation and improvement projects, from envisioning and design to training and post-go-live support.
• Focus on the Manufacturing and related modules, providing subject-matter expertise to shape efficient, scalable production processes aligned with client requirements.
• Create and deliver manufacturing-oriented solution outlines, functional specifications, test scripts, training materials, and end-user documentation.
• Support customers during system configuration, data preparation, acceptance testing, and deployment, ensuring smooth adoption across production and planning teams.
• Contribute to Cooper Software’s manufacturing product and solution portfolio, ensuring our offerings reflect industry best practices and evolving customer needs.
• Mentor junior consultants in manufacturing processes and IFS functionality, sharing knowledge and supporting their professional development.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality processes.
• Follow and promote our established delivery methodology to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across all manufacturing engagements.

What You Will Bring

• Previous experience in IFS consulting, with proven expertise in the manufacturing module.
• Strong understanding of IFS implementation and upgrade processes.
• Degree in a business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to work independently or as part of a team.
• A proactive, quality-focused approach and the ability to mentor others.

Why Join Cooper Software?

At Cooper Software, you will work alongside a collaborative and knowledgeable team, helping leading organisations optimise their IFS systems. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Equality and Diversity

Cooper Software values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Its objective is that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement based on their skills, aptitudes, and abilities. The Company is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence through good equalities and diversity leadership and management.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about this job role, have the skills we are looking for, and want to contribute to our exciting projects, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to ***email_hidden***

Cooper Software is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Join our team and help shape the future of Cooper Software.