Odoo Administrator

  • Octopus Group
  • Sheffield, Yorkshire
  • 21/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Key responsibilities System ownership & support
  • Act as the primary owner of the Odoo system across all business units
  • Provide first- and second-line support to country teams using Odoo
  • Troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the platform
  • Coordinate training alongside existing internal subject matter experts (product, finance, warehousing etc)
Configuration & continuous improvement
  • Maintain and improve system configuration, workflows, and processes
  • Support rollout of new modules and functionality across the business
  • Identify opportunities to bring additional processes into Odoo over time
  • Ensure consistency and alignment across subsidiaries
Data & operational oversight
  • Support and improve data accuracy across the system (e.g. stock, expenses, reporting)
  • Potential ownership of supply chain data completeness, including:
    • In-transit stock
    • Shipment pipeline visibility (in collaboration with Operations colleagues)
  • Support operational reporting and dashboard development for country teams
Automation & integration
  • Support process automation (e.g. reporting, alerts, financial analysis)
  • Work alongside the Software Team to integrate Odoo with the wider MOPO data stack
  • Act as liaison with external developers or consultancies where deeper technical work is required
Cross-functional coordination
  • Serve as the central Odoo contact point across all subsidiaries (including international teams)
  • Work closely with Operations, Finance, and Logistics stakeholders
  • Escalate complex development or architectural needs to the Software Team for support
Team structure & positioning
  • This role sits within Operations, reflecting Odoo's role as a core operational system
  • Accountable for outcomes and line-managed by Operations
  • Supported by the Software Team for:
    • Platform integration
    • Complex development and architecture
Skills & experience

Essential

  • Strong understanding of ERP systems in an operational environment
  • Experience supporting users across multiple functions (e.g. stock, finance, operations)
  • Ability to manage system configuration and workflows
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable

  • 2-4 years' experience working with Odoo specifically (administrator, analyst, or similar role)
  • Experience with supply chain or inventory management systems
  • Experience with reporting, dashboards, and data analysis
  • Exposure to system integrations or working alongside development teams
  • Experience working across multiple countries or distributed teams
Working arrangements
  • Full-time, office-based role in Sheffield
  • Collaboration with international teams required