The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Global Business Process Architect (BPA) for Supply Network planning & Inventory Optimization

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber$110K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 11 years of Information Technology experience instead of a degree.
  • 6-8 years of experience specifically in SAP APO and SAP-ERP (MM).
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes.
  • Proficient in data analysis with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
  • Experience with system integration across SAP and other enterprise applications.
  • Excellent communication, time management, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on Supply Network Planning and Inventory Optimization.
  • Collaborate with business teams to analyze new initiatives and shape business requirements.
  • Translate business/technical needs into actionable solutions using current IT tools.
  • Identify enhancements for operations utilizing new IT technologies and AI to replace legacy systems.
  • Implement business strategies through configuration and programming specifications.
  • Conduct integration testing for new or modified processes and prepare documentation.
  • Prepare supporting documentation to aid in project planning and monitor results.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to apply advanced technologies like AI and analytics tools.
  • Professional development through knowledge transfer and mentoring.
  • Engagement with enterprise-wide challenges for meaningful impact.
Full Job Description
The Global SNP & Inventory Optimization Business Process Architect will be a member of the global Supply Chain IT team applying their expertise in SAP and non-SAP technology, specifically in SCM planning to provide competitive solutions to enterprise-wide challenges. This project focused role, will function in a technical Business Systems Analyst capacity, working closely with business partners and applying digital expertise in a business/technical system area. Additionally, the architect will strive for cross-functional and cross-platform solutions providing guidance to departmental and divisional Business/Technical Management on IT / Digital Strategies and Initiatives.
What You'll Do:
  • Focusing on Supply Network Planning and Inventory Optimization.
  • Collaborate with business teams and business process owners and experts, around Supply Execution, Deployment and Inventory, analyzing new initiatives and shaping together the business requirements, ensuring stability of the processes and alignment with best practices.
  • Analyzing business/technical needs and translating process into practice through the current IT Tool Sets by investigating the best fitting solution and providing design solutions and functional specifications in the areas of Supply Network Planning, Deployment and Inventory Optimization.
  • Identifying opportunities to enhance existing operations using new IT Technologies and AI as a replacement for Legacy Systems manual effort.
  • Implementing new business/technical strategies through configuration interaction and creation of programing specifications.
  • Providing knowledge transfer on current technologies to stakeholders and junior level staff.
  • Conducting full integration testing of new or changed business/technical processes (developing business). Preparing Technical Cycle Tests for use by stakeholder community. Documenting all process changes and writing operational instructions work requirements.
  • Providing adequate analysis and supporting documentation to enable management to develop effective work plans and project schedules (track to project plans and monitor results). Adjusting priorities to accomplish objectives on time and under budget.


What We're Looking For:
  • Academic bachelor's degree in related discipline or in lieu of degree 11 years of Information Technology experience.
  • 6-8 years of experience in SAP APO (CIF interface, SNP, Inventory Optimization) and in SAP-ERP (MM)
  • Strong understanding of, and experience in end-to-end supply chain planning, focusing on Supply Network Planning, Deployment and Inventory Optimization and the rules surrounding those processes.
  • Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights.
  • System Integration: Experience with integrating SAP systems with other enterprise applications and third-party tools.
  • Good communication, time management and presentation skills
  • Strong team Player
  • Willing to travel as needed.


What Will Set You Apart:
  • Basic ABAP programming knowledge.
  • Basic BW knowledge.
  • Experience in S4HANA and SAP IBP and in any non-SAP supply chain planning tools.
  • Experience in Demand Sensing and Multi echelon inventory optimization.
  • Experience in advanced analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud
  • Experience working with linear programming / mixed integer programming or operations research algorithms.


Additional Details:
  • Relocation Available: No


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Size
72,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$12.3 billion
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