Supply Chain Lead – Digital Transformation (SAP PP / S/4HANA)
Emilia-Romagna, Italy (Hybrid Working)
Our client, a global leader in themanufacturing industry, is embarking on a major digital transformation journey and is looking for aSupply Chain Leadwith deep expertise inSAP PP (Production Planning)and ideallyS/4HANA. This role will be pivotal in delivering a strategic digital platform project aimed at streamlining manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple geographies.
The position is based in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and offers ahybrid working model, providing flexibility while remaining closely connected to the transformation core team.Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and integration ofSAP PPwithin a large-scale digital transformation program.
Work closely with key users, process owners, and functional leads across global manufacturing sites to align business needs with SAP best practices.
Drive improvements in areas such asproduction planning, scheduling, discrete/lean manufacturing, and execution .
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth roll-out and adoption of SAP solutions.
Contribute to the development and adherence to theS/4HANA Activate methodologyand incorporateS/4HANA Private Cloud Best Practiceswhere applicable.
Provide training, guidance, and hands-on support to business teams during and after implementation phases.
Monitor system performance and propose enhancements to ensure scalability and efficiency.Professional Skills Experience
Minimum of5+ years of experienceleading SAP Supply Chain and Manufacturing project implementations.
Deep knowledge ofSAP PPprocesses and functionality including:
Supply Chain and Manufacturing structure
Planning and scheduling
Discrete and lean manufacturing
Shop floor and production execution
Previous experience implementing SAP PP solutions formanufacturersis highly desirable.
Familiarity withS/4HANA, especially with theActivate methodologyandPrivate Cloud best practices, is a strong plus.
Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to map complex business requirements to practical SAP configurations.
Excellentcommunication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsto effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
Comfortable working bothindependently and collaborativelywithin cross-functional teams.
Good level of verbal and written communication skills in English– essential for effective collaboration within global, cross-functional teams.