The Planet Group · 2 weeks ago
SAP Supply Applications Lead
Richmond, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expThe Planet Group is a strategic partner in the pharmaceutical industry, seeking an IT Supply Applications Lead to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency. This role involves overseeing SAP applications, leading governance efforts, managing projects, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and operational success.
ConsultingPharmaceuticalRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the IT roadmap for Supply functions
Stay current with manufacturing, regulatory, and technology trends
Lead governance efforts and regular business reviews
Ensure super users are trained and supported
Oversee vendor relationships and license management
Partner with internal/external teams for development and support
Collaborate with Information Security to mitigate risks
Support audits and ensure compliance with policies
Manage change control and application administration
Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders
Lead cross-functional teams across geographies
Coach team members and guide vendors
Manage projects to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets
Identify and resolve resource constraints
Oversee incident and request management for business systems
Ensure systems operate in line with company policies and SOPs
Conduct training, monitor interfaces, and manage SOX/ITGC controls
Act as Project Manager for system improvements
Lead all phases of the project lifecycle (requirements, configuration, testing, deployment, training)
Design and implement process improvements
Author documentation and training materials
Define cutover and deployment plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply/Operations, or IT
7+ years of IT management experience in Supply applications within a regulated industry
10+ years of SAP MM and PP experience, with integration across SAP FICO
Experience with SAP Global Template environments and intercompany processes
Proven track record in process reengineering and partner integration
Familiarity with SAP SCM (APO, IBP), MES, Quality, and Serialization systems
SAP MM, SD, PP-PI, WMS, IBP, BI
Power BI, ValGenesis, ServiceNow, Veeva QMS
Windows, MS Office
Customer-focused and results-oriented
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Problem-solving and diagnostic capabilities
Adaptable and pragmatic approach
Fluent in English
Benefits
3 weeks vacation + floating holidays and sick leave
401(k) with 75% match on first 6% + 4% profit sharing
Employee stock purchase plan (15% discount)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
FSA, HSA, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement
Concierge/personal assistance services
Discounts on gym, fitness, and cell phone plans
Company
The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global advisory and staffing firm operating at the intersection of talent and transformation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
MidOcean Partners
2021-05-27Acquired
2018-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Simmerly
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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