Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred
15-20 years of experience in operations/supply chain leadership
Direct, hands-on experience with large-scale ERP implementations, ideally SAP ECC
Extensive knowledge of demand and supply planning, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics
Experience with change management and training development for ERP transitions
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Business Process Owner for Operations workstreams during SAP ECC integration
Lead current-state assessments of ERP and manual processes at acquired sites
Define future-state business process designs in collaboration with IT and SAP teams
Own data mapping and migration for Operations master data
Develop integration and cutover plans, including testing and user training
Lead a network of process owners to ensure compliance post-go-live
Identify and resolve process/system gaps and risks throughout the integration
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
401k contribution
Participation in a short-term incentive plan
Opportunities for professional development and training
Travel compensation for on-site work at factories and distribution centers
Full Job Description
Serve as the primary Business Process Owner for Operations workstreams - demand and supply planning, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, distribution, quality, and sourcing - throughout the SAP ECC integration of newly acquired companies
Lead structured, end-to-end current-state ("as-is") assessments of legacy ERP and manual processes at each acquired company's factories and distribution centers, identifying gaps versus the company's standard SAP ECC processes
Serve as the primary Business Process Owner for Operations workstreams - demand and supply planning, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, distribution, quality, and sourcing - throughout the SAP ECC integration of newly acquired companies
Lead structured, end-to-end current-state ("as-is") assessments of legacy ERP and manual processes at each acquired company's factories and distribution centers, identifying gaps versus the company's standard SAP ECC processes
Define and approve future-state ("to-be") Operations business process designs and standard operating procedures, partnering with IT and SAP functional teams to translate business requirements into system configuration
Own data mapping and migration requirements for Operations master data (materials, BOMs, routings, vendors, customers, and related data) and partner with data and IT teams to validate migrated data accuracy and completeness
Develop and execute integration and cutover plans for each site, including test strategy (unit, integration, and user acceptance testing), end-user training, and go-live support
Build and lead a network of plant- and distribution center-level process owners and super-users at acquired sites to drive adoption and sustained compliance with standardized processes after go-live
Identify, track, and resolve process and system gaps and risks throughout the integration, escalating appropriately and driving timely, fact-based decisions
Partner with IT leadership, SAP functional consultants, and implementation partners to plan integration roadmaps, prioritize the workstream backlog, and manage scope, timeline, and budget
Develop and deliver executive-level status reports, dashboards, and risk assessments to the COO and Operations leadership team, translating technical execution into business impact
Drive change management so that plant and distribution center teams transition successfully from legacy ERP and manual processes to the standardized SAP ECC environment, minimizing disruption to safety, quality, customer service, and production continuity
Establish and maintain governance and documentation standards for Operations processes on SAP ECC, including process maps, SOPs, RACI matrices, and control documentation
Define KPIs to measure ERP integration progress and post-go-live process health and performance; track and report value realization to leadership
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable regulations throughout the integration and in steady-state operations
Provide subject matter expertise on SAP ECC configuration options relevant to Operations, partnering with IT to evaluate trade-offs between standardization and site-specific requirements
Apply lessons learned from each completed site integration to continuously improve the company's ERP integration playbook for future acquisitions
Travel to factory and distribution center locations as needed to support process design, testing, training, and go-live activities
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; ensure compliance across any teams supervised
Protect the company's reputation by keeping information confidential
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Education requirements include: Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred;
Experience requirements include: 15-20 years of progressive operations and/or supply chain leadership experience, including direct, hands-on experience with one or more large-scale ERP implementations or integrations (SAP ECC strongly preferred).
Frequent travel required; on-site engagement at factories and DC's is critical. Locations include: Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Arkansas, Mississippi, Arizona, and Nogales, MX. The pay range for this position is $166,788.00 - $274,822.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
