SAP- IT Supply Chain Lead

We are looking for a SAP- IT Manufacturing / Supply Chain and Production Operations. interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our IT business at PIM Brands Office in Somerset, New Jersey. This position will report to our Senior Director, SAP Center of Excellence. Overview, We are seeking an experienced SAP- IT Manufacturing / Supply Chain and Production Operations to join our SAP IT team supporting our SAP S/4 HANA environment post-hypercare. This role will provide overall leadership for supply chain processes within SAP, ensuring stability, optimization, and continuous improvement of supply chain operations following system go-live.

The SAP- IT Manufacturing / Supply Chain and Production Operations will act as the primary functional leader across supply chain modules and processes, working closely with operations, planning, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure SAP continues to support efficient, integrated, and scalable supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

Post-Go-Live Stabilization

• Lead resolution of post-hypercare issues impacting supply chain processes across SAP S/4HANA.

• Ensure system stability, master data integrity, and process adherence across supply chain operations.

• Monitor and address operational issues impacting planning, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and fulfillment.

Supply Chain Functional Leadership

• Serve as the overall functional lead for SAP Supply Chain processes within the SAP IT Support Team.

• Provide leadership and oversight across core supply chain modules including, + Ensure alignment and integration of supply chain processes across manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and planning functions.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes through SAP capabilities and best practices.

• Lead enhancement initiatives to improve:

• Production planning efficiency

• Inventory optimization

• Order fulfillment and logistics execution

• Supply and demand balancing

• Support roadmap planning for future supply chain capabilities including planning automation and advanced analytics.

Governance & Change Management

• Participate in SAP IT governance including change control board reviews, solution design approvals, and prioritization of enhancements.

• Ensure all functional changes align with enterprise architecture, SAP best practices, and clean core principles.

• Maintain functional documentation including configuration guides, process flows, and solution designs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain leadership, operations teams, planners, manufacturing, and IT.

• Lead workshops with business stakeholders to identify requirements, resolve operational issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Translate complex supply chain requirements into scalable SAP solutions.

Team Leadership & Knowledge Transfer

• Provide leadership and mentorship to supply chain functional analysts within the SAP IT Support Team.

• Facilitate training and knowledge transfer to business users and internal support teams.

• Collaborate with technical teams including ABAP, Integration, and Data teams to deliver integrated supply chain solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

• 8-12+ years of SAP supply chain experience across multiple modules

• Strong experience supporting SAP S/4HANA supply chain environments

• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including planning, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics

• Experience operating within an SAP COE or post-go-live support model

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP certifications in MM, PP, or Supply Chain Planning

• Experience with advanced planning solutions such as:

• SAP IBP

• SAP PP/DS

• SAP EWM

• Experience in CPG, manufacturing, or high-volume production environments

• Familiarity with supply chain analytics and planning tools

• The pay range for this position is $140,000.00 to $160,000.00. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more

• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)

• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life

• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays

• Business casual dress

• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you're looking for! At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch's® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise., + Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine (https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-jersey-business-magazine/) - 2024