ERP Project Manager

Potter & Moore is one of the UK's leading beauty and personal care innovators, combining brand ownership, product development expertise and large-scale manufacturing capabilities.

Operating from manufacturing sites in Peterborough and Tiverton, we develop and manufacture over 44 million units annually across skincare, haircare, personal care, wellbeing and baby care categories. Our products are supplied through a diverse business model encompassing owned brands, private label partnerships and contract manufacturing for some of the UK's most recognised retailers and beauty brands.

Our portfolio includes brands such as Emma Hardie, Feather & Down, The Curl Company and Balance Active Formula, alongside long-standing partnerships with major retail customers across the UK and international markets.

Innovation sits at the heart of our growth strategy. We continuously explore emerging consumer trends, ingredient technologies, product formats and sustainability solutions to create products that excite consumers and deliver value for our customers.

As we continue to grow, we are investing in our innovation capabilities and are looking for an experienced Innovation Manager to help shape the future pipeline of products, technologies and customer opportunities across both our Brand and Private Label businesses.

This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence business strategy, work directly with leading retailers and brand partners, and drive the commercialisation of new ideas from concept through to market launch.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly capable ERP Project Manager to lead the delivery and implementation of a pre-selected ERP solution within an FMCG manufacturing environment. With the ERP provider and topline project scope already defined, this role will focus on execution excellence-ensuring the solution is implemented on time, within budget, and fully adopted across the business.

The role requires strong coordination across production, supply chain, finance, commercial and operational teams, ensuring the ERP system supports core processes and drives improved efficiency and visibility.

Main Responsibilities ERP Delivery & Implementation

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the ERP implementation based on the agreed scope, design, and vendor partnership.
• Oversee all phases including configuration, integration, testing, data migration, and go-live.
• Ensure alignment with manufacturing processes such as production planning, inventory management, procurement, and shop floor operations.

Budget and Cost Control

• Manage and track the approved project budget, ensuring tight cost control.
• Monitor actual vs forecast spend, including vendor costs and internal resources.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.

Timeline & Milestone Management

• Own and maintain the detailed project plan.
• Drive progress across all workstreams.
• Address delays, dependencies, and constraints proactively.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the ERP implementation partner.
• Hold the vendor accountable for deliverables and timelines.
• Facilitate collaboration between vendor and internal teams.

Business Process Improvement & Change Enablement

• Identify opportunities where internal processes can be optimised or redesigned to maximise ERP benefits.
• Work with stakeholders across all areas of the business to review current ways of working and challenge inefficiencies
• Design and propose improved processes aligned to ERP best practice and business objectives.
• Pilot and trial new processes in controlled environments to validate effectiveness before wider rollout.