Director, Supply Chain S/4 Tower Lead

The Supply Chain Lead for this program will oversee the Supply Chain functions, including Operations, Quality & Safety, and Warehousing & Distribution, working closely with the IT Lead for Supply Chain to ensure the successful implementation of the Supply Chain solutions. This position will also take on a leadership role in Operations. The focus is on implementing industry-leading practices and supporting Supply Chain activities throughout the global design and execution phases, ensuring business needs are met. Since this is part of a global initiative, this role will collaborate with other teams to ensure all Supply Chain-related impacts are properly addressed. The position involves significant leadership responsibilities, managing key business stakeholders and aligning project timelines and costs. Core Responsibilities Represent the Supply Chain business to ensure global requirements are met in alignment with the broader program vision and strategic goals. Manage business stakeholders and subject matter experts, advocating for standardized global processes with minimal customizations. Collaborate with IT to align technology solutions with business needs. Work with other teams to address cross-functional impacts and drive efficient processes. Ensure the Supply Chain solution delivers on its intended benefits, including streamlined processes and cost efficiencies. Advocate for necessary business changes and ensure all requirements are addressed through a formal governance process. Align business requirements with the program’s release schedule and budget. Act as an escalation point for the Supply Chain function on requirement and solution discussions. Mobilize both internal and external resources to support the program, addressing potential resource constraints across other projects. Ensure deployment plans meet business needs and timelines. Support the change management team in crafting and delivering communications to Supply Chain stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 15-20 years of experience in an operations environment, including plant leadership. Strong knowledge of SAP Supply Chain processes. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate to leadership and the program team. Enterprise-wide thinking, with a proactive approach to action. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with leaders and teams. Experience working effectively in distributed, team-oriented environments. Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations. Resilient, with a strong drive to persevere through challenges. Forward-thinking mindset toward evolving change practices and methodologies. Strong understanding of project management practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience in large, multinational organizations. Background in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Involvement in large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Work Relationships Reports to VP, Supply Chain . Collaborates with program leadership, IT, business stakeholders, and external implementation partners. Work Environment Some travel may be required for project-related activities. Work schedules may occasionally extend beyond regular business hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inveniam Search