Job Description

Position PurposeThe role is responsible for supporting the ERP local business and IT leads in overseeing and coordinating all project tasks related to the Supply Chain function during the template and deployment phases (Inventory, distribution, direct procurement, quality management, master data and supply and demand planning), supports the localization of group-driven process design (S/4 and IBP template) and steering local process digitization efforts. In addition, he/she supports the local implementation strategy, delivers respective operational results and provides and applies best-in-class process expertise.The Supply Chain lead is further responsible for performance management and governance (KPIs) to maintain process excellence. He/she works collaboratively alongside the BPO, local functional teams, IT and local program managers and sponsors.Key ResponsibilitiesTemplate phase:

• Based on BPO direction and guidance, ensure the local process champions support in the design of S/4 and IBP template based on global standards, respectively co-defines the business blueprint.
• Specialization as PC in all Supply Chain processes
• If required, support in S/4HANA and IBP design workshops by bringing local process expertise, addressing pain points and complexities and support functional business and technical requirements (for system build of the designed template)
• Carries ownership of local design-related template responsibilities for global S/4HANA and IBP design / business blueprint
• Ensures other supply chain local process champions carry out their project tasks, reviews the output of their work and provides feedback for improvement or correction when needed

Deployment phase:

• Drive template deployment (localization) in the respective site or country, conduct Fit-to-Template assessments jointly with GMs and BPOs to validate the global template fit in line with the local environment
• Be informed regarding the system-testing on designed in-scope processes, and understand the test approach and the results. Action on any gap items
• Be involved in and oversee the cut-over process towards the end of deployment phase, and take any actions as needed
• Maintain a cross-functional and cross-country lens as the template is being deployed, refined and finalized, and align major functional scoping or process design topics with functions/operating units
• Ensures other Supply chain local process champions carry out their project tasks, reviews the output of their work and provides feedback for improvement or correction when needed

Steady state (after project go-live):

• Maintains efficient and effective to-be processes through cooperation with the IT CoE and SAP Delivery Center, as well as the local stakeholders and GMs
• Be involved in the localized impact of system-testing on designed in-scope processes and understand the test approach and results. Assist with actioning any gap items.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities and scope enhancements as part of group-wide harmonization, standardization, digitalization efforts
• Oversee and coordinate hyper care activities and pro-actively manage defect resolution after obtaining the approval from the local GM

Working relationshipsThis role requires the individual to build and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders in the ERP transformation program:

• Central project team: Counterpart Business Process Owner, Counterpart IT specialist
• Local SAP project manager, IT and Business leads, Other Process Champions

Skills & Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge in SAP required
• Technical SAP and functional area expertise
• Process experience is an advantage
• Methodical and structured approach to tasks
• Collaborative team player
• Proactive in personality
• Self-driven

Requirements

• Min. 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in team-leading role is a plus

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