Program Director

SAP S/4HANA eSPP Functional LeaderMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsDeep expertise in SAP S/4HANA with strong functional leadership in eSPP and adjacent order fulfillment / service parts planning capabilitiesStrong domain experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Aftermarket, including:Service parts planningSpare parts replenishmentDepot / repair-driven demandMRO and aftermarket fulfillment modelsProven experience designing and leading end-to-end service parts planning processes across:Demand planningInventory planningSupply planningDistribution and replenishment planningExpertise in integrating eSPP with SAP S/4HANA and surrounding supply chain platforms including:SDMM / IMPPEWMIBP / APO / planning ecosystems where applicableStrong understanding of A&D aftermarket challenges, including:Intermittent demandCritical spare availabilityHigh service-level expectationsSerialized / traceable inventoryMulti-echelon stocking strategiesExperience in global supply chain transformation programs and service-logistics operating model designAbility to define planning strategies for:Slow-moving and critical sparesRepair loop planningRotables managementSupersession / interchangeability scenariosStrong knowledge of KPI-driven fulfillment and planning outcomes such as:Fill rateOTIFBackorder reductionInventory turnsWorking capital optimizationExperience working with CxO and senior business stakeholders in large-scale SAP transformation engagementsExcellent communication, governance, and cross-functional leadership skillsRoles & ResponsibilitiesStrategic LeadershipLead the functional vision and transformation roadmap for SAP S/4HANA eSPP in an A&D Aftermarket environmentDefine and govern the target planning operating model for service parts and aftermarket supply chainPartner with client business leadership to improve service levels, optimize inventory, and enable resilient spare parts planning capabilitiesSolution DesignDirect functional solution design for service parts planning and replenishment across global distribution and aftermarket networksDesign planning processes for:Critical spare forecastingStocking policy optimizationMulti-location replenishmentService-level based planningRepair-driven and intermittent demand scenariosEnsure integration across S/4HANA processes, warehousing, logistics, and planning layersProgram DeliveryLead large cross-functional teams across business, IT, and system integration streamsDrive design governance, solution quality, fit-gap closure, and executive decision makingEstablish roadmap, milestones, issue resolution mechanisms, and delivery controls for successful implementationEnsure program predictability, timeline adherence, and value realization across the service parts transformation initiativeBusiness EngagementAct as a trusted advisor to supply chain, operations, aftermarket, and digital leadership teamsFacilitate workshops, steering reviews, design forums, and executive governance meetingsTranslate business priorities into scalable SAP-enabled planning capabilitiesValue RealizationDrive measurable outcomes such as:Improved spare parts availabilityReduced backordersImproved forecast and replenishment accuracyLower excess / obsolete inventoryImproved working capital efficiencySupport KPI framework development and executive reporting for transformation value trackingTransformation & InnovationIdentify opportunities to modernize aftermarket planning capabilities with analytics, automation, and intelligent planning approachesDrive evolution from legacy planning practices toward digitally enabled service-parts planning and supply orchestrationGeneric Managerial Skills, If anyStrong executive presence and leadership maturityProven ability to lead large global teams across business and technology functionsExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skillsStrong governance, decision-making, and escalation management capabilitiesAbility to influence senior client leaders and align cross-functional teams under a common visionMentoring and people development capability for functional leads and consulting teamsStrong commercial awareness and transformation mindset