SAP Roll Out
International Retail with HO in Cape Town is seeking to employ a supply chain manager who has been involved in an SAP implementation roll-out. This individual will lead a local roll-out project for the supply chain department and needs to have SAP experience.
The role is responsible for supporting the 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.
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 processesIf 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 blueprintEnsures 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 environmentBe informed regarding the system-testing on designed in-scope processes, and understand the test approach and the results. Action on any gap itemsBe involved in and oversee the cut-over process towards the end of deployment phase, and take any actions as neededMaintain 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 unitsEnsures 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 GMsBe 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 effortsOversee 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 specialistLocal SAP project manager, IT and Business leads, Other Process Champions Skills & Knowledge Technical SAP and functional area expertiseProcess experience is an advantageMethodical and structured approach to tasksCollaborative team playerProactive in personalitySelf-driven Requirements:
Min. 3-5 years of relevant experienceExperience in team-leading role is a plus
