Digital Internship Opportunity: ERP/MRP Systems Integration and Scoping Support
Reference Number: 8679
Start Date: Summer 2025
Location: Lancashire
Help Shape a Smarter Manufacturing Future.
Join a forward-thinking UK manufacturer as they take the next step in their digital transformation. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support the scoping and selection of a new ERP/MRP system that will drive smarter decision-making and more efficient operations.
What you’ll be working on:
- Mapping current business systems and workflows
- Interviewing teams to understand challenges and gather requirements
- Researching ERP solutions suited to manufacturing
- Supporting vendor shortlisting and early tender processes
- Creating clear documentation and visualisations to support key decisions
What you’ll need:
- Great analytical and communication skills
- Confidence using tools like Visio, Miro, or Lucidchart
- A basic understanding of how business systems work
- Curiosity and initiative – you'll be talking to lots of different people
- ERP/MRP knowledge is a bonus, but not required
Why it matters:
Your work will directly influence how this manufacturer modernises its systems – improving data visibility, reducing inefficiencies, and future-proofing the business. It’s a real chance to make a difference while building your experience in digital transformation. Ideal for students or grads in business systems, IT, operations or engineering with an interest in digital change.
Business Overview
The Client, based in Lancaster, is a leading UK manufacturer of rubber sheeting and rubber-coated textiles. The company serves high-performance sectors including automotive, defence, and oil & gas.
As part of its digital transformation journey, the client is exploring improved integration of its current systems or potential investment in a new ERP/MRP solution to enhance operational efficiency, data visibility, and decision-making.
Skills required
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- Understanding of business systems and data structures
- Proficiency in digital mapping or workflow visualisation tools
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP principles is an advantage but not essential
To apply, please email: madesmarterinternships@growthco.uk quoting the reference number 8679