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Technical Director, Supply Chain Planning Solution Architecture

Technical Director, Supply Chain Planning Solution Architecture

locationUnited States
PublishedPublished: 5/9/2024
IT / Computer Engineering
Full Time
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Position Summary

The Technical Director, Supply Chain Solution Architecture will be responsible for designing and implementing supply chain planning solutions using SAP S/4, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and/or IBP that meet the needs of our business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain planning along with demonstrated solution architecture and implementation experience using these or similar tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and operate supply chain planning solutions and strategies utilizing SAP S/4, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and IBP that align with the company's supply chain goals/needs.
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, build, manage, and operate solution delivering business value.
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, understand, and share requirements as necessary to architect, design, and implement solutions.
  • Develop and maintain solution architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to development teams during the implementation of supply chain planning solutions.
  • Ensure that solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable while adhering to applicable policies and procedures.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the supply chain planning solution space. Recommend complementary and/or new solutions as appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience

Required:
  • 10+ years of experience in an information technology related field delivering and supporting supply chain planning, with at least 5 years focused on solution architecture and implementation.
  • Exceptional understanding of supply chain planning processes including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, and S&OP including statistical forecasting MRP, allocation, scheduling, and constraint planning.
  • Demonstrated experience with configuration of workbooks, key figures, master data, and planning parameters along with heuristic and optimized planning algorithms.
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in SAP S/4, Oracle EBS or equivalent ERP system and Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP IBP, or equivalent planning system.
  • Demonstrated success in designing, delivering, and supporting integrated planning solutions using disparate technologies.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ideal Candidates Would Also Have:
  • Experience working internationally with a globally dispersed team including management of offshore technical development team(s).
  • Exceptional understanding of supply chain planning processes related to capacity and material allocation in a constrained environment.
  • Exposure to data integration approaches and technologies connecting SAP S/4 with and other non-SAP systems.
  • Prior experience working in a global life sciences supply chain planning environment.
  • Prior experience working in a supply chain planning environment supporting Cell Therapy.
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