We have a new opening for a SAP Manager Supply Chain Applications Hybrid with a Global Medical Device company, based in the Midlands. This person will be responsible for providing management & leadership for the SAP SCM team supporting ECC You will have the opportunity to manage a global team of functional SAP Analysts a team of 5 people and work closely with business and IT teams. You will be responsible for the development, delivery and support of the Supply Chain Applications Roadmap which includes SAP SCM ERP systems as well as the migration to SAP S4 Hana.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Supply Chain business process owners and program management in ensuring that requirements and deliverables are understood and agreed
- Partner with Supply Chain program management in the planning of scope, schedule, resource and cost Execution
- Manage the Global Solution delivery for the Supply Chain area including the completion of a global instance of SAP ECC6.
- Lead the implementation of strategic projects in the SCM area involving SAP Modules: APO/ IBP, MM, PP, WM, QM
- Key point of contact for end to end planning initiatives.
- Manage the initiation process for new project requests including analysis of possible solutions, scope definition, resource, cost and schedule planning as they relate to SCM.
- Provide input to the decision process for selection of new software products and capabilities, highlighting cost, risk and benefits for evaluation by final decision makers
- Build and maintain knowledge of the overall solution components, capabilities and integrations
- Act as expert support on business processes in respective area of responsibility. Control
- Drive standardization and consistency of Supply Chain processes and solutions
- Review and approve all variations to global standards for Supply Chain
- Provide solution design and methodology guidance to project team members and service providers
- Develop a best-in-class, diverse, SAP design and delivery organization by attracting, retaining, and developing high performing IT professionals focused on business outcomes
- Promote a work environment that challenges the status quo and fosters teamwork
- Create a trusting, collaborative, and ethical work environment that positively contributes to employee engagement
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Information Systems
- OR(a combination of education and experience with SAP SCM may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- 5+ years leading and developing SAP functional analysts
- 8+ years’ experience of SAP design, delivery and support in the Supply Chain area
- SAP Modules: APO / IBP MM, PP, WM
- Design, Prototype, configuration of SAP to meet customer requirements.
- Cross-functional SAP knowledge.
- Experience of building relationships with Supply Chain leaders at a global, regional and site level Experience of leading projects through the full IT SDLC
- Ability to work across all levels of the organization through influence, negotiation and partnering for change
- Ability to act as a mentor and coach to less experienced analysts by sharing technical expertise Strong technology and business acumen
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives
Benefits provided:
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Company Pension Contribution
- Hybrid model 1 -2 days onsite max
For a full job description and confidential discussion on this role please contact: Gillian Nicholson
090-6450665
gillian.nicholson@collinsmcnicholas.ie