Job Description

Are you passionate about using technology to solve challenging problems? We are currently looking for a curious and highly self-motivated individual with an aptitude for systems and processes to join our JDI IT in the role of Application Specialist – ERP.

The Application Specialist plays a crucial role in providing technical expertise and support for sales, distribution, and transportation applications.

This position serves as the main point of contact for functional expertise and support of solutions that underpin Transportation, Sales, Order Management and Distribution workflows. You will triage issues to internal support, vendors, or partners to ensure the solutions are operating effectively. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth implementation, operation, maintenance, and performance of the transportation management systems (TMS) and related integrations within the enterprise, while supporting upstream and downstream impacts to order capture, order fulfillment, and distribution execution.

Now is your chance to join our team to make a lasting impact as an Application Specialist.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

• Identify, analyze, resolve, and document issues related to sales orders and transportation processes, as well as their integration with key applications (mainly MercuryGate, FourKites, and JD Edwards). Ensure prompt coordination for issue resolution and clearly communicate status updates and impacts.

• Participate in the enhancement and configuration of the core ERP, TMS, and supporting tools and processes, adapting software applications to meet specific business requirements.

• Monitor system performance and ensure data accuracy between TMS, ERP, and other platforms.

• Manage upgrades of supported platforms and recommend improvements to enhance system performance, availability, and functionality.

• Champion the adoption of new features and improvements across the enterprise in Transportation, Sales and Distribution space.

• Collaborate with developers and other technical teams to address technical challenges, mitigate risks, implement fixes, and ensure the smooth operation of applications. Facilitate development of new integrations.

• Ensure supported applications comply to JDI application and technology standards and operational best practices.

• Provide 'go live' and post 'go live' support for transformation and optimization projects.

• Education Required: A university degree, college diploma or a related discipline

• 3-5 years of professional work experience

• Prior experience processing/supporting Logistics and Supply Chain processes.

• Working knowledge of Sales and Distribution processes (order-to-cash/order-to-ship), including order management, customer commitments, picking/shipping, and exception management.

• Knowledge and experience in MercuryGate TMS, FourKites, and JD Edwards applications is an asset

• Technically inclined, process oriented and driven by natural curiosity 

• Passionate about technology, with a continuous improvement mindset

• Customer service mindset with a high level of attention to detail in all interactions, ensuring quality service 

• A practiced communicator with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.