Regional SAP Lead

Job Description:Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a global Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW, with approximately 16 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 52 countries that employ approximately 45,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 19,000 granted and pending patents.Join a growing ERP team rolling out SAP S/4HANA in North America for a global automotive supplier. With two implementations live and the third about to begin, our procurement, inventory management, and warehouse execution template is established and continues to evolve with each new division. The third rollout will also introduce SAP EWM for the first time, giving you the chance to lead the warehouse management design and build it into the template. You'll keep each rollout close to the standard, improve the template where the business needs it, and oversee the variations each ITW division genuinely requires, all while maintaining the decentralized culture that drives our business.You will be part of a highly visible SAP implementation core team, focused on aligning strategic objectives with tactical demands.This role is remote, with travel required during key project phases and various support needs. Role Summary:As the Regional SAP Lead for MM/IM/EWM, you will own end-to-end processes related to procurement, inventory management, and warehouse execution in an automotive supplier environment. You will:Deploy and evolve the Procure-to-Pay, Inventory Management, and Warehouse Execution template across new divisions and sitesSupport compliance with automotive supply chain requirements such as batch traceability and expendable & returnable packaging managementCollaborate with plant leadership (plant managers, materials managers, purchasing, warehouse and shipping/receiving supervisors) to align current plant processes with the S/4HANA templateSupport change management by translating technical solutions into clear business impacts for Purchasing, Materials, and Warehouse stakeholders.Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, finance, and sales workstreams to ensure end-to-end process consistencyKey Responsibilities:Solution Design & DeliveryAct as a long-term owner of the SAP MM/IM/EWM process template, ensuring its evolution through future rollouts and enhancements.Lead fit-to-template workshops with each new division, confirming where the standard applies and identifying true gapsRecommend the right warehouse solution for each site (Stock Room Management, Basic EWM, or Advanced EWM) based on operational complexity and licensing costDesign warehouse structures and processes in EWM, including inbound receiving, putaway, picking, production supply staging, outbound shipping, and RF/mobile executionEngage with key users to shape procurement, inventory, and warehouse processes in SAP that balance common foundations with local agilityStrengthen the template’s automotive procurement processes, including scheduling agreements and forecast delivery schedules, subcontracting/outside processing, supplier consignment, and inter-plant/intercompany stock transfersOwn template governance: evaluate division-specific requirements, approve only justified variations, and document them so the core template stays intactIdentify and prioritize template improvements using lessons learned from completed rollouts, maintaining a fit-to-standard, clean-core approachData & TestingCoordinate with divisional teams to prepare and validate dataGuide user acceptance testing and assist in test script creationPlan and execute MM/IM/EWM cutover, including inventory cutover, go-live physical inventory, and migration of open purchase orders and scheduling agreementsEnsure MM/IM/EWM processes in SAP support compliance, auditability, inventory accuracy, and strong master data governance.TrainingTrain key users based on configured processesProvide post-go-live functional supportLeadership & OwnershipAct as functional lead for the third rollout and those that followDirect and collaborate with the external consultants during rollouts and continuous improvement initiatives, where necessaryCommunicate status, risks, and progress clearly to project leadershipMentor key users and local support teams to build lasting in-house SAP capabilitySupportSecond-level support for MM/IM/EWM related support requestsKey Skills & Qualifications:10+ years of hands-on SAP MM/WM experience, including at least 1–2 full SAP S/4HANA implementations within the automotive supplier industryDeep expertise in MM, IM, and EWM (embedded EWM in S/4HANA preferred) within automotive supply chain and logistics contextsStrong understanding of automotive supplier operationsExperience with purchasing, inventory movements and valuation, physical inventory/cycle counting, warehouse structure design, handling units, and RF/mobile executionTrack record in SAP transformation projects including fit-to-standard/blueprint, configuration, data migration, testing, cutover, user training, and go-liveTravel Requirement: Up to 50%, based on project and support needsCompensation Information:$120,000-$130,000 base plus bonusWe offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Job SummaryJob number: JR10652Profession: Information Technology