Description:
The 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 Responsibilities
▪ Template 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 relationships
This 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
Requirements:
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