IT Manager, Platforms

We’re looking for an IT Manager (Platforms) to work closely with technical peers, internal business contacts and external clients to develop, design and continuously improve ERP backbone to successful business. This will take a solid understanding of SAP, strong understanding of solutions and configuration options, understanding integration points and knowledge of our business processes. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills as well as a follow-through mentality.

The IT Manager, Platforms is responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing new customer projects and change requests for Arvato with direct interaction with internal stakeholders, and external clients.

• Manage implementation lifecycle across platforms applications including the gathering of requirements, process analysis, designing, implementing solutions, deployment, and documenting, training and supporting users.

• Primary point of contact with business, operations and client to drive optimization, productivity and meet business needs.

• Experienced in working on end-to-end SCM processes

• Deep understanding of complex 3PL IT landscape and integration with clients

• Part of global IT team responsible for process alignment for all regions for clients

• Supervisory and people management for Platforms team within US

• Responsible for estimates, budget and IT costs for area of responsibility, Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

• 5+ years of support/implementation experience required

• 3+ years of experience managing integration to SAP

• 1+ years experience with people management or leadership role

• SAP R/3 experience required, with some S/4 Hana experience preferred

• RF Gun/Mobisys (mobile application), IDoc’s (EDI), QM is a plus

• ITIL certification preferred

• Proactively identify problematic issues (data or process) and work with the necessary individual(s) to resolve such issues

• Work with business users to gather more details on new IT Systems issues, categorize the issues accurately to help address them in a timely manner

• Intellectual curiosity, problem solving and detail oriented

• Provide high quality support in all areas of the operation

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Very good communication skills and follow-through ability

• Work independently in an international environment

• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.