Director, IT Supply Chain

We're seeking a Director, SAP Planning, Procurement & Advanced Planning Systems to take global ownership and strategic direction of enterprise planning, procurement, and inventory optimization platforms. This role oversees SAP ECC 6.0 (SP7) planning and procurement functionality, associated master data governance, and the implementation of an Advanced Planning Solution (APS) to elevate S&OP maturity and drive a significant, sustained reduction in enterprise inventory while maintaining service performance. We're looking for a leader who combines executive-level accountability with deep functional and technical credibility — someone who can set strategy and lead globally, while also engaging directly in complex issues when judgment, speed, or trust demands it.

Salary: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 / year

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Own the global planning, procurement, and inventory optimization technology strategy

Define and enforce governance standards across planning processes, system behavior, and master data

Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Finance leadership to align system capabilities with business outcomes

Provide executive oversight while retaining the ability to personally validate high-risk or high-impact decisions

SAP ECC Planning & Procurement Ownership

Hold executive functional ownership of SAP ECC MM and PP

Ensure the correctness, stability, and scalability of MRP behavior, procurement execution, and production/inventory planning

Review and challenge SAP configuration; analyze MRP results, planning exceptions, and system-driven constraints

Engage directly in root-cause analysis of complex planning failures

Serve as the senior escalation point for planning-related operational risk

Advanced Planning Solution (APS) & S&OP Enablement

Act as IT Functional Lead and hands-on functional authority for APS implementation

Lead evaluation and deployment planning for solutions such as Kinaxis Maestro, o9, and Anaplan

Ensure APS recommendations are executable within ERP and operational constraints

Partner with business leadership to translate planning outputs into actionable decisions

Balance strategic oversight with informed, detail-level engagement during critical design and adoption phases

Global Team & Delivery Leadership

Lead a globally distributed delivery organization, including SAP functional teams (Europe, North America, Australia), SAP MDG functional support, SAP/JD Edwards hybrid functional leadership, and external AMS providers

Establish clear operating models, decision rights, and outcome-based KPIs

Delegate effectively while maintaining direct line of sight into quality, risk, and execution

Step in personally when needed to unblock delivery or correct course

Technical & Architectural Stewardship

Leverage early-career ABAP foundation to challenge solution designs, review functional specifications, and reduce technical debt and unnecessary customization

Review system behavior, debug findings, and design trade-offs to ensure solutions are fit for purpose

Serve as a technical authority when credibility with business SMEs is essential

Executive Engagement & Change Leadership

Engage credibly with business SMEs, planners, functional analysts, developers, global system integrators, and senior/executive leadership

Translate detailed system behavior into clear business implications

Lead change through clarity, credibility, and shared accountability — not mandate alone

Required Qualifications:

15+ years of progressive experience across SAP and enterprise planning

Career foundation in SAP ABAP, transitioning to SAP MM/PP functional leadership

Demonstrated success leading global teams and complex vendor ecosystems

Direct leadership in at least one APS or advanced planning transformation

Deep experience operating SAP ECC in multi-region supply chain environments

Comfortable working at the level required by the situation, regardless of title

Uses hands-on engagement selectively and purposefully, not as a substitute for delegation

Builds credibility through technical understanding, sound judgment, and follow-through

Trusted by business SMEs due to a genuine understanding of how the system actually behaves

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .

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