Director Digital Process Management

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Drive and implement the GPS system and processes strategy within allocated area of responsibility, Reporting, Process or Systems. Accountable for the performance and accuracy of systems in close collaboration with operational and Tech counterparts. Represent GPS in companywide strategic programs and projects. Lead internal projects delivering on time and in budget

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and collaborate within assigned value steps and responsibiities in S4 and IBP implementation programs. Define and create process proposals and align with stakeholders for sign off
• Acountable for the delivery of assigned internally and externally driven projects ensuring the GPS and SCM strategies are adhered to. Ensure resources are secured and progress and results are well communicated
• Responsible for driving and influencing GPS teams and other functional partners to evaluate existing processes and continuously improve considering best practices, simplification, and harmonization opportunities within the relevant teams
• Monitor and govern the GPS system portfolio ensuring performance to defined levels. Develop and drive reactive and proactive solutions to enable high performance and business continuity
• Define and lead the implementation of Process Performance Indicators within assigned area of responsiobility to proactivly monitor process performance and compliance
• Partner with operational teams and GPS stakeholders on indepth analysis and system insight to resolve unforseen issues or to provide a bases for systamitic or process change
• Oversee and govern the primary data, system configeration and data replication in preparation for operational execution and process accuracy
• Provide clear direction, objectives and actively manage a team of subject matter experts and project managers. Ensure a positive and dynamic working atmosphere.

 

Key Relationships:

• Global Product Supply Operational Teams

• SCM Data Domain 

• Supply Chain Intelligence

• Advanced Analytics 

• Market SCM

• Sourcing Ops and Liaison Office

• Product Area teams 

• Global Tech 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert understanding of Power BI, SAP S4/IBP and Databricks 

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain principles and operating practices, logistics terminology, basic finance, and management of cross functional interdependencies 

• Proven experience in leading planning, purchasing, fulfillment projects on global and/or market level including respective process skills and business background 

• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal) at all levels of the organization 

• Strong team player with proven ability to work cross functionally to achieve objectives 

• Ability to influence partners both within GPS and other functional groups to build consensus and understanding 

• Ability to be self-directed under tight timelines 

• Ability to coach, guide, manage and develop direct reports 

• Ability to understand and use data to make decisions and influence outcomes 

• Advanced MS office skills and ability to learn and use internal systems and reporting tools (e.g. SAP APO (SNP), SAP AFS/GPS, SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, MSTR, UiPath) 

• International work experience is an advantage 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems from an accredited college or university 

• Strong business background in the areas of planning, purchasing and fulfillment 

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management with team lead expertise 

• Proven experience with process redesigning 

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