Akkodis is seeking a Sr Principal SAP Supply Chain Architect for a Fulltime position with a client located in Milford, MA.
Salary Range: $180,000 to $200,000/ Year(The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)
Title: Sr Principal SAP Supply Chain Architect
Location: Milford, MA (Hybrid 2-3 Days Onsite)
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will also serve as the subject matter expert in SAP APO to ensure Integrated Business Planning, Demand Planning and Supply Network Planning is optimized across our global manufacturing and distribution footprint. You will use your detailed knowledge of SAP DP, SNP, gATP and associated master data dependencies to establish and implement best practice to meet our current business objectives.
Responsibilities
Work with Global Operations colleagues to develop and execute the roadmap for improving SAP-related business processes, leveraging the full functionality within the current SAP environment to support immediate and longer-term business initiatives
Apply a global, 'standard-first' mindset to drive process harmonization, identify and reduce customizations that hinder efficient scaling of Global Operations or could slow or complicate a future transition to S4/HANA - highlighting both opportunities for improvement and potential barriers to success
Engage with cross-functional teams in "art of the possible" conversations and use analytical and problem-solving skills, to support them in crafting adaptable, comprehensive solutions appropriate for each need, while presenting the pros and cons of options
Empower multiple cross-functional teams to rapidly move from problem identification to solution implementation
Conduct review and approval of proposed configuration, customization, and modifications to ensure standard capabilities are being leveraged whenever and wherever possible and that best practice is being applied to all solutions
Play an active role in solution implementation
Recognize when an SAP product or solution is not the best or right answer to meet the business need
Partner with both Global Operations and IT leaders to assist with determination of approach, resourcing needs, and risks in support of our key initiatives
Keep abreast of industry best practices and bring relevant insights and solutions to meet Global Operations' strategic business needs
Qualifications
Strong experience leading roles in supply chain solution design and development in complex global ecosystems that utilize SAP, non-SAP, and custom solutions
Ability to translate strategy into solutions that support achievement of the strategic objectives
Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders to design simple solutions to complex problems
Passionate about leveraging the SAP best practices and embracing a "why not standard" barometer when designing SAP solutions in support of meeting and exceeding user objectives
Deep understanding of the nuances of SAP's capabilities, interconnectivity, and dependencies when working in an environment with a single global instance of our SAP solutions.
Detailed technical knowledge of SAP Supply Chain functions with SAP ERP and APO. Similar depth of knowledge in S/4 HANA is a plus.
Experience architecting the inclusion of new tools/capabilities (e.g., Ariba SCC, Celonis), as well as data pipelines from and into a mature SAP ecosystem
Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, planning, and execution skills.
Proven experience of successfully designing and delivering solutions with a team of employees and contractors both locally and remotely.
Able to influence e and achieve alignment across a range of different opinions and interests.
Very strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, solve them quickly
Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Benefits include but are not limited to:
Medical/Dental/Vision
401K
PTO/Paid Holidays
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