In detail, you will:
Digital Transformation:
- Execute the SC digital transformation roadmap, including SAP ECC, IBP, and other relevant systems.
- Support the adoption and integration of digital tools across the supply chain.
Process Design and Capability Building:
- Lead the design and development of supply chain planning processes.
- Develop and implement tools and solutions to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
- Provide training and support to enhance the team's planning capabilities.
SC Business Process Owner (BPO):
- Act as the Business Process Owner for IT solutions related to supply chain planning and execution.
- Actively engage with the Planning COE community for improvements and initiatives.
- Collaborate with IT partners to ensure alignment of business needs with IT capabilities.
SAP IBP Implementation and Enhancement:
- Serve as the AP regional expert for SAP IBP, SAP P2P, and O2C.
- Facilitate the increased usage of SAP IBP across the supply chain planning team.
- Provide recommendations for SAP IBP enhancements based on user feedback and industry best practices.
Engagement with Sales Companies & Internal Factory:
- Coordinate with sales companies within AP to ensure their needs and forecasts are adequately integrated into SAP IBP.
- Ensure that the Production Planning view in IBP provides the necessary information for BA and Factory to validate capacity and perform scenario planning within the system.
- Offer training sessions and workshops for sales companies and internal factories to boost their understanding and effective use of SAP IBP.
Master Data Management:
- Ensure master data accuracy and completeness for an efficient SAP IBP process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, refine, and implement detailed master data as needed.
- Identify gaps and inconsistencies in the master data and take corrective measures.
Continuous Learning & Training:
- Stay updated with the latest developments and best practices in SAP IBP.
- Organize and attend training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering. Master's Degree is preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications such as ASCM (formerly known as APICS) CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are a plus.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning in a managerial or leadership role within a manufacturing or sales organization. Consulting experience is preferred in implementing SAP IBP, APO, P2P, and O2C.
- Strong knowledge and experience with advanced supply chain planning tools, particularly SAP IBP, SAP P2P, and O2C.
- Extensive experience with SAP IBP and other relevant supply chain planning tools.
- Proven track record in executing digital transformation initiatives within the supply chain domain.
- Experience in leading process design, capability building, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and IT partners.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize master data management and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong background in KPI definition and performance monitoring within a global context.
- Excellent Project Management skills and ideally experience with Lean six Sigma Continuous Improvement methodology.
- Fluency in English both verbal and written.
- Experience in utilizing (SAP ECC, SAP APO/SAP IBP, SAP BI, Power BI) and should be an Excel advance user.
