Materials Planning & Logistics Manager, SAP Business Process Lead

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.Job Responsibilities:We are seeking an experienced SAP Business Process Lead, Materials Planning & Logistics to play a key role in our regional BAAN to SAP migration journey. This position will be responsible for defining, harmonizing, and deploying best-practice Materials Planning and Logistics processes across our regional organization.The ideal candidate combines deep Supply Chain and Materials Management expertise with SAP implementation experience and the ability to drive business process standardization across multiple locations and functions. This role serves as the critical bridge between business operations, IT, and implementation partners throughout the SAP implementation lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the definition, harmonization, and standardization of regional Materials Planning and Logistics processes during SAP implementations.Drive Blueprint and Design workshops to capture business requirements and define future-state processes for supply chain and Logistics.Translate business requirements into standardized SAP solutions in collaboration with IT, SAP functional teams, and implementation partners.Define regional process standards for Material Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Production Supply, and Logistics.Conduct Fit-Gap analyses and identify process improvement opportunities.Support testing, training, data readiness, cutover, go-live, and hypercare activities.Ensure process documentation, governance, and alignment across divisions.Act as the key business representative between Supply Chain operations and SAP project teams.Support SAP rollout and migration projects across multiple business units and locations.Ensure business readiness throughout all phases of implementation.Coordinate process validation, user acceptance testing, and issue resolution.Drive adoption of global standards and best practices across divisions.Support organizational change management activities and end-user training.Build alignment between regional process requirements and local business needs.Support integrations between SAP and third-party systems, including EDI, MES, WMS, BI, and other manufacturing-related applicationsManage stakeholder expectations and effectively communicate project progress, risks, and opportunities.What We're Looking ForExperienced Supply Chain professional with strong SAP implementation experience.Deep understanding of Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, and Manufacturing processes.Experience defining and improving end-to-end business processes in a manufacturing environment.Proven ability to lead workshops, gather requirements, and drive process standardization.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process-oriented mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.Ability to influence change across functions and regions without direct authority.Experience working in regional and cross-functional project teams.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate combines:50% Materials Planning & Supply Chain Expertise30% SAP Transformation & Business Process Experience20% Change Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementThey understand how planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, and logistics processes connect across the end-to-end supply chain and can successfully bridge the gap between business operations and SAP implementation teams.Experience leading or supporting at least one complete SAP implementation lifecycle, from Blueprint and Design through Testing, Go-Live, and Hypercare, is strongly preferred.TravelRegular travel to manufacturing and distribution locations is expected, particularly during Blueprint workshops, testing, training, cutover, go-live, and stabilization phases.Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our global Supply Chain organization. You will play a critical role in defining how Materials Planning and Logistics processes operate within SAP, ensuring scalable, efficient, and standardized business processes that support our long-term growth and operational excellence.Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & LightingSummaryLocation: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USType: Full time