IT Business Partner – Supply Chain (SAP)

IT Business Partner Supply Chain (SAP)

Job Location : - Greenville, NC (Day 1 Onsite- Candidate needs to work 3 Days at the Client Office)

Role Scope / Deliverables :

Strategic Alignment : Collaborate with supply chain leaders to resolve their strategic goals and ensure IT initiatives rigorously support these objectives.

Project Management : Lead and handle IT projects related to the supply chain, ensuring detailed and timely delivery aligned with business requirements.

Collaborator Engagement : Champion and nurture positive relationships with crucial collaborators in the supply chain and IT departments.

Solution Delivery : Coordinate the implementation of IT solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of the supply chain function and drive business value.

Continuous Improvement : Find opportunities for process improvements and technology enhancements within the supply chain.

Data Analysis : Apply data analytics to provide insights and support decision-making within the supply chain.

Vendor Management : Be a great partner with external vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality IT services.

Training and Support : Offer training and support to supply chain staff in the use of new IT systems and tools.

Finance Liaison : Be the main point of contact between Finance and the Digital and Data Team.

Thought Leadership : Engage as an integral member of the Digital and Data Team, supplying proactively to the leadership of the IT group.

Finding Opportunities for Innovation : Gain a deep understanding of the strategic business direction in order to find opportunities for technology innovation.

Technology Roadmaps : Identify business technology needs and growth strategies, maintaining evergreen 3-year technology roadmaps.

Annual Operating Plan : Actively participate in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, ensuring alignment between business and IT initiatives.

Demand Prioritization : Prioritize demand for assigned business areas, collaborating with architecture teams and resource managers.

Quality Consistency : Ensure that teams adhere to and support quality procedures and policies.

User Needs Anticipation : Work with business groups to anticipate user needs and coordinate with the broader IT organization.

Evaluation of Portfolio : Continuously assess the progress of the portfolio to ensure value delivery to collaborators.

Risk Management : Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies in the portfolio.

Business Process Insight : Apply knowledge of current business processes for creative business process redesign and technology improvement.

Key Skills :

Self-Motivation : Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Interpersonal Skills : Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Supply Chain Experience : Experience in a supply chain department of a manufacturing organization, preferably in biopharma or med device.

SAP Knowledge : Strong knowledge of SAP, smartsheets, SAC, IDQ and MDG.

Global Integration : Good knowledge of company functions globally and process integration among departments.

Leadership Styles : Ability to use a range of influencing and leadership styles effectively.

Communication Skills : Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and thoroughly.

Influencing Skills : Ability to influence internal and external contacts on various services.

Project Management : Deep understanding of Project Management principles is Mandatory

Technical Navigation : Experience navigating a large IT department with multiple technologies.

Innovation Facilitation : Capable of facilitating innovation in business process and technical solution delivery.

Leadership Experience : Experience leading a matrix team of professionals and communicating with various management levels.

Industry Experience : More than 10 years of experience developing and supporting finance applications and more than 5 years in the Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences industry (preferred).

Educational Background : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in information technology, engineering, computer science, or business administration (required).

An advanced degree such as an MBA or equivalent experience is preferred.

Proven Ability : Proven ability in high-growth businesses and developing teams to scale and deliver on commitments.