Define, own, and continuously refine the global Supply Chain Management (SCM) technology strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and long-term operational priorities
Develop and maintain a multi-year SCM technology roadmap encompassing ERP, MES, WMS, TMS, control towers, advanced analytics, and automation platforms
Evaluate and assess emerging technologies (including AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, and digital twins) to determine applicability, feasibility, and value for supply chain use cases
Serve as the primary technology partner for Supply Chain leadership, supporting functions such as operational procurement, manufacturing, order management, and logistics
Act as a strategic interface to IT, fostering alignment between business needs, technology capabilities, and enterprise architecture standards
Translate business requirements into scalable, sustainable, and user-centric technical solutions, ensuring strong integration across platforms
Own or govern the end-to-end SCM solution architecture, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and adherence to enterprise guidelines
Lead or oversee large-scale technology delivery programs and projects, ensuring execution excellence through structured project governance
Ensure technology initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality expectations, leveraging modern delivery methodologies

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with similar focus
Multiple years of experience in supply chain systems, ERP, or enterprise technology environments
Leading or supporting SCM technology initiatives (planning, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, or inventory)
Proven experience working with SAP ERP, MES, SCM platforms, system integration, data flows and analytics
Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams, build consensus, and drive collaboration across diverse functional areas
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Fluency in English, written and spoken, German is an advantage
Willingness to travel up to 10-20%

Technology Lead, Supply Chain Management

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