Manager, Business Systems – Global SCP&F CoE

Role Overview

• Support the multi-year, cross-functional transformation roadmap for S&OP, with a focus on integrating supply, distribution, and inventory planning processes and systems
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of business applications that support S&OP, DRP, and inventory deployment
• Support the deployment and optimization of DRP systems, including inventory positioning, replenishment planning, and network optimization
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive training programs for S&OP, DRP, and inventory planning applications
• Partner with IT and business leaders to enhance system and analytics capabilities for supply, distribution, and inventory planning
• Monitor user adoption and system performance, resolve issues, and maintain thorough documentation for all DRP systems
• Leverage business metrics and KPIs to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across distribution and inventory planning
• Support the assessment and development of talent within the S&OP, DRP, and inventory planning user communities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of demonstrated operational experience supporting S&OP, DRP, or inventory planning software applications for a major business unit, preferably in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) or spirits industry
• End-to-end supply planning knowledge (production, materials, inventory, distribution requirements)
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, SAP APO, and SAP IBP (including DRP and inventory planning modules) strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of digital technology and best practices in supply, distribution, and inventory planning
• Proven ability to develop and deliver cross-functional training materials and programs
• Technical proficiency to diagnose, correct, and test software and data issues in partnership with IT
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build effective business partnerships
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with globally dispersed cross-functional teams at any level of the organization; acute business acumen & understanding of organizational issues or challenges
• Strong leadership qualities & organizational skills with ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities & assignments
• Comfortable navigating high change, unstructured environments that require creative approaches to influence & communicate to a broad base of cross-functional stakeholders and peers with varying stakeholder needs.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 401K match
• Profit sharing
• Medical benefits
• Wellness benefits