Program Director - SAP Extended Spare Parts Planning and Scheduling

Program Director - SAP Extended Spare Parts Planning and Scheduling Location: Edison, NJ Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA with strong functional leadership in eSPP and adjacent order fulfillment / service parts planning capabilities Strong domain experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Aftermarket, including: Spare parts replenishment MRO and aftermarket fulfillment models Proven experience designing and leading end-to-end service parts planning processes across: Demand planning Supply planning Distribution and replenishment planning Expertise in integrating eSPP with SAP S/4HANA and surrounding supply chain platforms including: IBP / APO / planning ecosystems where applicable Strong understanding of A&D aftermarket challenges, including: Critical spare availability High service-level expectations Experience in global supply chain transformation programs and service-logistics operating model design Ability to define planning strategies for: Slow-moving and critical spares Supersession / interchangeability scenarios Strong knowledge of KPI-driven fulfillment and planning outcomes such as: Fill rate Experience working with CxO and senior business stakeholders in large-scale SAP transformation engagements Excellent communication, governance, and cross-functional leadership skills Strategic Leadership Lead the functional vision and transformation roadmap for SAP S/4HANA eSPP in an A&D Aftermarket environment Define and govern the target planning operating model for service parts and aftermarket supply chain Partner with client business leadership to improve service levels, optimize inventory, and enable resilient spare parts planning capabilities Solution Design Direct functional solution design for service parts planning and replenishment across global distribution and aftermarket networks Critical spare forecasting Stocking policy optimization Service-level based planning Repair-driven and intermittent demand scenarios Ensure integration across S/4HANA processes, warehousing, logistics, and planning layers Program Delivery Lead large cross-functional teams across business, IT, and system integration streams Establish roadmap, milestones, issue resolution mechanisms, and delivery controls for successful implementation Ensure program predictability, timeline adherence, and value realization across the service parts transformation initiative Business Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to supply chain, operations, aftermarket, and digital leadership teams Facilitate workshops, steering reviews, design forums, and executive governance meetings Translate business priorities into scalable SAP-enabled planning capabilities Drive measurable outcomes such as: Improved spare parts availability Reduced backorders Improved forecast and replenishment accuracy Lower excess / obsolete inventory Improved working capital efficiency Support KPI framework development and executive reporting for transformation value tracking Identify opportunities to modernize aftermarket planning capabilities with analytics, automation, and intelligent planning approaches Drive evolution from legacy planning practices toward digitally enabled service-parts planning and supply orchestration Generic Managerial Skills Strong executive presence and leadership maturity Proven ability to lead large global teams across business and technology functions Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills Strong governance, decision-making, and escalation management capabilities Ability to influence senior client leaders and align cross-functional teams under a common vision Mentoring and people development capability for functional leads and consulting teams Strong commercial awareness and transformation mindset Base Salary Range $180,000 to $250,000 per annum Benefits Discretionary Annual Incentive Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications: Bachelor of Computer Science Desired Skills: Inventory Management #J-18808-Ljbffr Tata Consultancy Services Limited