CMS Graduate- Software Development

Date: 17 May 2024

Location: Castleford, GB

Company: CMS Distribution Limited

Job Purpose Summary

At CMS Distribution, we are looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our Graduate Programme, where you will be fast tracked into our IS Team, focusing on Software Development. Our Programme is designed to pave your career path as you become a key member of one of the leading technology distributors in Europe!

 

Induction with key areas of our business will provide you with an excellent foundation of business knowledge around our vendors, technologies and customers. You’ll also learn our systems and processes. We put your personal and professional development at the centre as you build critical knowledge and gain experience with the support of our dedicated mentors. This will give you the opportunity to absorb and embed our CMS Culture and Values to become successful and develop a career path.

 

In this role, you will work with various teams within the Information Systems function to learn our systems and processes, primarily around SAP. You will be able to make an impact on our business by improving our efficiency levels and sales flow through.

Role Responsibilities

  • Getting familiarized with systems: process orchestration system SAP for EDI integration, SAP system, development, quality, production (all subsets of SAP).
  • Training to learn related technology and stay up to date with latest advancements (online courses, in-house sessions, shadowing).
  • BAU tasks to support SAP and non SAP systems.
  • Assisting business analyst team with technical queries.
  • Documenting the technical solution.
  • Analysing issues and putting forward suggestions for improvements.
  • Collaborating across internal CMS teams and with external customers, vendors and partners to understand their needs and how we can support them.
  • Investigate and resolve issues raised in our IT Service Desk.

Additional Responsibilities

Skills & Personal Attributes

  • Degree in a relevant field e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology.
  • BA/BSc level 2:2 or higher.
  • Ambition, curiosity, and drive will be key attributes for success.
  • Valuing personal growth through continuous learning and development.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate eloquently in both written and verbal formats, both face-to-face and remotely.
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities & the ability to work well under pressure.
  • A keen interest in technology and its application in a business environment.
  • Lateral thinker with creative and solution-oriented mindset.

Key Traits

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.