Senior Manager, SAP Direct To Consumer EMEA Stream Lead

Join VF Corporation as a Senior Manager, SAP Direct To Consumer EMEA Stream Lead in Stabio, Switzerland. This role offers a chance to impact our SAP S/4 Transformation program.

Tasks

• Lead the implementation of the new S/4 solution for Retail and E-commerce.
• Promote best practices by leveraging S/4 standard capabilities.
• Develop and mentor a team of contingent workers in DTC., This role is pivotal to our SAP S/4 Transformation program in the EMEA region, which aims to enhance flexibility, improve customer services, and reduce complexity by implementing industry best practices and adopting the SAP clean core strategy.

Role will report to the Global DTC Director, providing also support on the Global Initiatives, * Lead Implementation: Oversee the implementation of the new S/4 solution, managing resources (both internal and external), timelines, and budgets within the Retail and E-commerce area.

• Adopt Best Practices: Promote the adoption of industry best practices by leveraging S/4 standard capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration across teams, manage and reconcile multiple stakeholder views, resolve conflicts, and address diverse audience perspectives.
• Team Development: Develop and mentor a team of contingent workers within the DTC area.

Specific Duties:

• Business Process Translation: Translate business processes and requirements into system functionality.
• Collaboration: Foster collaboration and trust to influence cross-functional teams, ensuring strategies are executed through reliable processes.
• SAP DTC Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of SAP capabilities, in Retail (assortment management, store allocation and replenishment, POS integration, store operations) and e-commerce end to end processes and integration with web platforms.
• Knowledge of integration technologies and protocols (IDOCs, BAPIs, APIs…) is requested.
• Experience: also, in Sales and Distribution, Logistics, ATP is preferred
• Retail and E-com Process SME: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on Retail and E-commerce processes and solutions, ensuring all requirements are met per fashion industry best practices
• Documentation: Collaborate with business and team members to identify and document business processes, functional specifications, test plans/scripts, and deployment plans.
• Solution Design: Design future DTC solutions, enhancements, and continuous improvements for SAP based on business priorities and initiatives
• Security Role Definitions: Define security roles for users in the SAP DTC space and participate in the segregation of duties
• Support Transition: Coordinate with application support to ensure a seamless transition from Hypercare activities.
• Audit Controls: Manage and satisfy SAP audit controls and pertinent SOX program requirements.
• Hands-on Experience: Hands-on experience with SAP S4 HANA and Fiori interface preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of SAP experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills in professional English., * Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related area preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience with SAP, including Retail vertical solution, Sales and Distributions and Logistics in the footwear and apparel industry. Experience in the implementation of SAP for a multinational group is required.
• Skills: Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints. Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills are required; ability to apply systems knowledge to troubleshoot and analyse new issues is critical.
• Leadership: Experience in leading DTC operations for Product & Technology groups preferred.
• Self-Starter: Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive working style.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Language: Professional English (written and spoken) is a must

We're in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we're the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It's the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at http://vfc.com Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. If you like what you have read and want to join our team, then we would like to hear from you!