Operations Analyst

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Operations Analyst to join our team in Rungis, France on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

This role leads the end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain implementation in a manufacturing setting, focusing on data accuracy, user support, and project alignment. Key responsibilities include data collection, UAT testing, training, and Go-Live assistance, along with regular communication with project stakeholders. Ideal candidates will bring D365 implementation experience in manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to team collaboration and independent work.

Responsibilities Include:

• Analyse and understand business needs to formulate effective D365 Supply Chain strategies.
• Oversee end-to-end Supply Chain data management, including collection, enrichment, and cleansing.
• Conduct UAT testing, log issues, and address process deviations to ensure system accuracy.
• Provide support and training to Key Users and End Users on D365 functionalities.
• Lead and assist End Users during Go-Live activities to ensure smooth adoption.
• Build relationships with Business Key Users, Process Owners, and the European Data Lead.
• Prepare and present analysis reports to management, ensuring data transparency.
• Regularly update Supply Chain data and deliver business requirement specifications.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all project stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, particularly within manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end D365 projects, including data collection, enrichment, cleansing, and user adoption.
• Advanced understanding of production and manufacturing workflows, with the ability to integrate these processes into D365.
• Must have business fluency of C level or above in both French and English.
• Strong data management skills, with proficiency in DMT, Excel, and SQL.
• Expertise in data analysis and problem-solving, translating business needs into actionable D365 solutions.
• Proficiency with UAT testing, bug logging, and training support, ensuring seamless process adoption.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with business analysis and project management tools, with an aptitude for navigating complex organizational structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage with both business and technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong time management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & holiday allowance.
• A comprehensive range of benefits based on your location, details of which will be shared at the interview stage.
• This role would suit a freelance contractor who is comfortable taking on a 6 month contract under salary or via a fixed day rate.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status