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# ERP Transformation Lead - Planning and Logistics

- **Company:** Gilead Sciences Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $243,100.0 - $314,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Decision Support Systems, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, Software Deployment, Signavio, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, GXP
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/erp-transformation-lead-planning-and-logistics-gilead-sciences-10445795

## About the Role

* 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, ERP Transformation, Process Excellence, or related disciplines.
 * Significant experience leading large-scale SAP or ERP transformation programs.
 * Deep expertise in end-to-end Supply Chain processes and integrations with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Clinical, Commercial, and Finance functions.
 * Experience operating in global, highly regulated environments, preferably within Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device industries.

Preferred Skills

 * SAP S/4HANA experience
 * Process architecture and modeling (Signavio preferred)
 * Business process transformation and operating model design
 * Data-driven decision making and KPI management
 * Change management and stakeholder engagement
 * AI-enabled business process innovation (e.g., SAP Joule, process mining, automation)

## Description

Process Leadership

 * Lead end-to-end Supply Chain process design and transformation initiatives.
 * Establish and maintain global process standards and design principles.
 * Drive process harmonization across regions, business units, and sites.
 * Ensure alignment between business strategy, operating models, and SAP capabilities., * Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Clinical, Commercial, Finance, and IT teams.
 * Ensure Supply Chain processes are integrated across upstream and downstream business functions.
 * Resolve process, technology, and organizational design challenges., * Partner with IT to ensure effective implementation of SAP solutions and supporting technologies.
 * Support business requirements, functional design, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities.
 * Identify opportunities to leverage automation, analytics, AI, and process mining capabilities.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

 * Establish process performance metrics and monitor KPI achievement.
 * Drive continuous improvement and value realization initiatives.
 * Ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.
 * Support audit readiness and process control effectiveness.

Stakeholder Leadership

 * Serve as the primary business authority for Supply Chain process decisions.
 * Lead cross-functional alignment and decision-making.
 * Support organizational change management, training, and adoption efforts.

Scope of Responsibility

The Supply Chain domain includes:

 * Warehousing & Inventory Management
 * Logistics & Transportation
 * Commercial Planning
 * Clinical Planning
 * Life Cycle Management (LCM)
 * Global Trade & Compliance
 * Planning Master Data
 * Logistics Master Data
 * Warehousing Master Data
 * Supply Chain Data Governance, * Global process standardization and adoption
 * Successful SAP deployment outcomes
 * Reduction in process variation and complexity
 * Operational efficiency and service improvements
 * Process compliance and audit performance
 * Business stakeholder satisfaction
 * Demonstrated business value realization