Sr. Manager,SAP Supply Chain Technical Solution Architect: Manufacturing Plannin

Sr. Manager,SAP Supply Chain Technical Solution Architect: Manufacturing Planning / SchedulingJob Location: Chicago, IllinoisJob Duration: Full Time / Hybrid** NO SPONSORSHIP FROM THE CLIENT **Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesAccountability for the solution architecture and design governance for Distribution Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Planning and Detailed Scheduling for diverse production processes. This role is the IT Solution Design Lead for Manufacturing Planning and scheduling solution as it relates to the global processes defined by the Global Template (PGT). Ability to provide IT knowledge to enable common global designs, data, reporting and analytics and support the delivery and governance of PGT solution capabilities.This role will adopt and adhere to SAFe agile principles.n depth understanding of Distribution Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Planning and Detailed Scheduling to evaluate business problem statement, analyze, articulate and lead in end to end solution build and governance of core manufacturing planning and scheduling processes -Maintain and Load Production Master DataPerform Distribution Requirements Planning, Production Planning and SchedulingPublish Rough cut and Detailed Schedule Production Plan for downstream Planning & Operational ExecutionReview/Evaluate Detailed Schedule Production PlanIntegration with downstream and upstream planning / execution systemsAccountabilities:Act as the Distribution Requirements Planning, Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling IT Lead for architecting and governing solutions being delivered within the end to end processConduct business and IT workshops to understand end to end business process requirements for distribution requirements planning, rough cut production planning and scheduling, articulate and propose the best possible solutionIdentify gaps, design & develop the solutions as required to enhance PGT solution capabilities across all in-scope markets and sectorsDrive completion of key project activities in collaboration with the Demand, Inventory Optimization, Supply and Response, Replenishment IT Solution Design Leads and business partnersAct as advocate of changeUnderstand process interdependencies and ensure the design of fully integrated process solutions with other process teams such as Make to Deploy, Procure to Pay and Order to CashPrimary point of contact across the PBNA organization for overall status of the IT Production Planning Detailed Scheduling work stream - i.e. the go to personCollaborate with Global Process Owners, Global Process Leads, Solution Design Leads and Value Stream Leads on issue resolution and process design recommendationsEscalate appropriate decisions making requirements or process choice points to Global Process OwnerWilling to challenge status quo and ask difficult questions to drive for optimum solutions and outcomesAbility to influence and work through othersAbility to articulate or demonstrate perspectives and experiencesAbility to deliver high quality outcomes particularly under tight timelinesQualificationsBachelor's degree required, advanced degree or equivalent experience required12 years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP APO and ERP with a focus on Optimization for Manufacturing planning and Scheduling4+ years of IBP TS Heuristics & TS Optimization and SAP S4-PPDS experience preferredBachelor's degree required, advanced degree or equivalent experience required12 years of experience configuring, deploying and managing SAP APO and ERP with a focus on Production planning and scheduling2+ years of IBP and SAP S4 experience preferredIT Expertise in solutions for production planning and schedulingExperience in Demand and Supply Planning solution evaluations and application in planning and scheduling processesFamiliar with direct material procurement, production and inventory management, demand planning and forecasting processesUnderstanding master data needed for production planning and scheduling processesExperience with planning and forecasting for large projects and programs3-6 years of project/program experienceProvides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers, resolving very difficult and sensitive issues effectivelyDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.Prior experience in working matrix organization and handling multiple stakeholders would be added advantage.Intellectually curious with a strong desire to learnIT leadership experience with supply planning projectsKnowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: SAP SolMan 7+, Azure Dev Ops, Quality Center and MS ProjectSolves highly complex problems within their work teamStrong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departmentsStrong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departmentsAdaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and changeConsulting background a plusExperience with TCP, DRP, MPS as roles within the businessExperience in cross functional roles preferredNon Technical Skills:Familiar with business processes and nuances related to Forecast to Schedule processes across multiple marketsKnowledge of solutions deployedPrevious leadership role on a major SAP transformation project(s)Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organizationAbility to work flexible hours based on varying business requirementsSolves highly complex problems within the work team, and with cross functional teamsStrong influencing, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departmentsAbility to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequencesAbility to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequencesAdaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and changeConsulting background a plus