D365 Data Lead / Expert - Contract

JOB TITLE: D365 Data Lead / Expert - Contract

LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent - Office based

WORKING HOURS: 8am - 4.30pm

A little bit about the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated D365 Project Data Lead to join our dynamic team. As a D365 Project Data Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management and governance of data across our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain project. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that data is migrated, cleansed, and integrated seamlessly into the environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong data management expertise, a deep understanding of Finance & Supply Chain, and experience of working within data-centric projects. This position has the potential to develop into a permanent position within our IT team, which we are happy to discuss during the interview process.

Some of the key responsibilities

Data Migration and Integration:

• Carry out the migration of data from legacy systems into D365, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Manage integration of data between D365 and other enterprise applications or systems (SQL Based).
• Work closely with technical teams to identify and resolve data migration issues.

Data Quality and Cleansing:

• Define data cleansing activities, including data profiling, validation, and remediation.
• Lead efforts to identify and resolve data quality issues across the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all data-related aspects of the D365 project.
• Work with business and technical teams to understand data requirements and objectives.
• Provide guidance and training to business users and project team members on data management best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data management, data migration, and integration in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar ERP platforms.
• An understanding of D365 data architecture, modules, and integrations. In particular finance and ideally supply chain , but this module is not essential
• Experience with SQL, Microsoft Excel & other data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You embody our company people values:
• Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
• Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
• Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
• Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
• Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.

Why work for us

Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.

Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.

Benefits

What we offer you

• Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024
• Competitive pay
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan – You can claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
• 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Extra day’s leave for your birthday
• Workplace nursery scheme
• On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour
• Regular team socials and events
• Monthly pizza Friday
• Fruit and snacks are provided daily
• Employee referrals bonus scheme
• Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes
• Company volunteering day
• High quality office environment
• Sustainability focused business
• Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.