AAK · 2 days ago
US IT Operations & ERP Lead
Edison, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$196K/yr - $239K/yr
10+ years expAAK is the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, with a commitment to making better happen. The US IT Operations & ERP Lead will manage the day-to-day functionality of the US IT group and lead the design and implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring effective prioritization and resource management.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Provide oversight for the day-to-day IT operations in the US including team management and administration, as well as:
Managing Implementing complex solutions, modifications, or enhancements to existing ERP and related applications
Budgeting, planning, and executing large-scale, multi-site ERP projects with support from global and regional resources
Knowledge of multiple full SAP project lifecycles and ASAP methodology, from project initiation to go live implementation and follow on support
Implementation of new features and functions and leading external partners, who provide programming and other technical expertise
Co-ordinating plans and executing projects that bolt on to ERP solutions such as CRM, Transportation Management, Expense Reporting, Demand and capacity planning, supply chain logistics, Commodity Trading, product data management, EDI solutions, labeling, training/e-learning and other such related applications
Select, supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned staff, establishing work rules and performance standards through conducting performance evaluations
Develop goals and objectives
Responsible for training and motivating subordinates in order to encourage staff to reach their full potential and meet changing system demands
Seeks out, bids out/selects business partners with regard to ERP solutions, in co-ordination with global ERP management
Contributes to technical discussions with integration know-how
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Minimum of 10 years' overall experience
Minimum of 6 years in relevant or related industries
ERP and related Project leadership in a global process manufacturing environment
At least 3 years of Experience working with global teams of IT and global business users
Experience leading teams and cross-functional teams
Prior SAP/ERP implementation experience
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
Company
AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
AAK has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Naren Mansharamani
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary to Board (Food Industry)
Samantha Pennello
HR Business Partner
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