Functional Analyst - Applications

Pull up a chair.

We always have a place at the table for new talent, so won’t you join us? Our name, What’s Cooking?, is followed by a question mark because we are always curious and open to new ideas. So yes, we are also curious to learn more about you.

Are you just as open-minded and enterprising as we are? In that case, we look forward to getting to know you/meeting you.

What will you do as a Functional Analyst - Applications?

You love getting your teeth into tasks like these: 

• You ensure the smooth operation, management and ongoing improvement of core business applications (ERP, PLM, Supply Chain Planning, WMS, EDI ...).

• You support business needs across our European production sites by optimizing processes and ensuring business continuity.

• You oversee daily operations of key IT applications, mainly in Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, R&I, and FSQR domains.

• You work closely with users to enhance application usage and continuously improve business processes, balancing technical feasibility and reliability.

• You guide and train users to improve their autonomy and efficiency in using the systems.

• You manage application settings, documentation, and access rights. Prepare and execute test and go-live scenarios.

• You translate business needs into functional specifications, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. You oversee implementation and validate results.

• You build and maintain application components like screens, reports, interfaces, and uploads to ensure consistent system performance.

• You handle service tickets within solver groups following internal procedures and SLA agreements.

• You stay current on tech trends, support on-the-job learning, and contribute to long-term application continuity and team development.

What are your qualities?

It's not just about who you are, but who you can grow into. These are the skills we’re ideally looking for: 

• You have a bachelor degree and more than 5 years of experience in a similar function.

• You are recognized for your knowledge of our business environment and you have a good knowledge of ERP systems (at least one).

• You are a good communicator who develops and maintains good relationships on different levels.

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• You are fluent in English and French.

• You are willing to travel on occasion to our European sites.

What do we offer?

Perks seasoned to your taste: 

• Impact. You fulfil a key role in an ambitious team investing in accelerating the digitization. 

• Job security. You will find an exciting, challenging & dynamic work environment in a stable, innovative and a progressive European food group with international appeal. 

• A great work experience. A people-minded organization where we value our employees and where your colleagues are ready to welcome you with open arms to share their experiences. We offer a warm atmosphere and personal approach in a driven & ambitious culture to ensure that you are fully on track. 

• Lots of benefits. Of course, you can count on a competitive salary package supplemented with benefits such as a company car, meal vouchers, health insurance and a pension plan. 

Who's What’s Cooking Group?

We are a colourful family of food lovers who are eager to satisfy the appetite for conscious, daily meals. Being an innovative food group, we help people serve simple and tasty meals, like lasagne, pasta, pizza, world cuisine, plant-based and regional dishes. You may already know us from Come a casa®, but we also provide food services to professionals, including hotels or restaurants.

For the past 75 years, we have looked at ways of making sustainable consumption a natural daily choice by serving simple and tasty food, prepared with attention to people and planet. We do this with our workforce of 1,400+ colleagues, in our Belgian head office, our six industrial plants in Belgium, France, Poland and the UK, and our 5 sales offices.