Supply Chain Lead – ERP Transformation at Lindt and Sprungli

Key Responsibilities

Template phase:

• Based on BPO direction and guidance, ensure the local process champions support in the design of S/4 and IBP template based on global standards, respectively co-defines the business blueprint.
• Specialization as PC in all Supply Chain processes
• If required, support in S/4HANA and IBP design workshops by bringing local process expertise, addressing pain points and complexities and support functional business and technical requirements (for system build of the designed template)
• Carries ownership of local design-related template responsibilities for global S/4HANA and IBP design / business blueprint
• Ensures other supply chain local process champions carry out their project tasks, reviews the output of their work and provides feedback for improvement or correction when needed

Deployment phase:

• Drive template deployment (localization) in the respective site or country, conduct Fit-to-Template assessments jointly with GMs and BPOs to validate the global template fit in line with the local environment
• Be informed regarding the system-testing on designed in-scope processes, and understand the test approach and the results. Action on any gap items
• Be involved in and oversee the cut-over process towards the end of deployment phase, and take any actions as needed
• Maintain a cross-functional and cross-country lens as the template is being deployed, refined and finalized, and align major functional scoping or process design topics with functions/operating units
• Ensures other Supply chain local process champions carry out their project tasks, reviews the output of their work and provides feedback for improvement or correction when needed
• Steady state (after project go-live):
• Maintains efficient and effective to-be processes through cooperation with the IT CoE and SAP Delivery Center, as well as the local stakeholders and GMs
• Be involved in the localized impact of system-testing on designed in-scope processes and understand the test approach and results. Assist with actioning any gap items.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities and scope enhancements as part of group-wide harmonization, standardization, digitalization efforts
• Oversee and coordinate hyper care activities and pro-actively manage defect resolution after obtaining the approval from the local GM

Working relationships

• This role requires the individual to build and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders in the ERP transformation program:
• Central project team:  Counterpart Business Process Owner, Counterpart IT specialist
• Local SAP project manager, IT and Business leads, Other Process Champions

Skills & Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge in SAP required
• Technical SAP and functional area expertise
• Process experience is an advantage
• Methodical and structured approach to tasks
• Collaborative team player
• Proactive in personality
• Self-driven

Requirements

• Min. 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in team-leading role is a plus