Sage X3 Functional Consultant (24 Month Contract)
Bunzl Safety & Workwear - Birmingham or London
£60,000 per annum

Bunzl Safety & Workwear is seeking an experienced Sage X3 Functional Consultant to lead the functional delivery of a major ERP implementation programme across a complex, multi-site distribution and workwear branding business.
This is a key role within our transformation programme, supporting the replacement of multiple legacy ERP platforms and enabling a scalable, future-proof Sage X3 solution across our operations.

The Role
Reporting into the IT Director and working closely with Business Analysts and our implementation partner Datel, you will take ownership of the functional delivery of Sage X3 from design through to go-live and post-implementation support.

Key Responsibilities
ERP Implementation & Functional Leadership
• Act as the functional lead for the Sage X3 implementation programme.
• Drive end-to-end functional delivery including scoping, configuration, testing, go-live and hypercare.
• Translate business requirements into Sage X3 solutions while keeping the system as close to standard (“vanilla”) as possible.
• Own functional decision-making and provide clear guidance to stakeholders.
• Work closely with Datel to deliver developments and solutions aligned to business needs.

Business Engagement & Analysis
• Facilitate workshops and process design sessions across Finance, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, Sales and integration teams.
• Challenge legacy processes and support the business in adopting best practice ways of working.
• Act as the key functional escalation point throughout the programme.

Distribution, Warehousing & Workwear Operations
You will configure Sage X3 to support:
• Multi-site warehousing and stock control (including NDC/RDC and drop-ship operations)
• Sales order processing and pricing structures
• Purchasing and supplier management
• Integration with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Pick, pack, dispatch, backorder management and invoicing
You will also support specialist workwear branding processes including:
• Embroidery, heat seal and logo application workflows
• Attribute-based and BOM-driven branding requirements
• Integration of production steps into order fulfilment processes
Testing, Data Migration & Go Live
• Support data migration strategy, validation and reconciliation.
• Lead UAT planning and ensure robust execution and business sign-off.
• Support cutover, go-live and hypercare, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations.
• Provide hands-on functional support during early live operation.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
• Produce functional documentation, process maps and configuration records.
• Support end-user training and ensure successful knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Enable the business to be self-sufficient post implementation.

Skills & Experience
Essential
• Proven experience delivering Sage X3 implementations in a functional consultant or lead capacity.
• Strong background in distribution, warehousing and supply chain environments.
• Experience working within multi-site or complex business operations.
• Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.
• Ability to translate complex operational processes into practical ERP solutions.

Desirable
• Experience of value-add processes such as kitting, embroidery or custom branding.
• Knowledge of ERP integrations such as WMS, EDI or CRM platforms.

Personal Attributes
• Delivery-focused and accountable for solution quality.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and operational teams.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative, adaptable and solutions-oriented.


Diversity & Inclusion
Bunzl Safety & Workwear is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.