SAP Core Team Lead - Materials Management

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Location: Remote

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

The individual in this key role must be able to communicate, collaborate and invoke change in a matrix environment.  This role will be an integral part in Hydro’s ENA future “One Company” ERP platform. The Core team lead must have the ability to analyze, design, build, implement, along with testing / training of the business locations as each “go-live”.  Assignment to the project team will range from 1 to 5 years. Qualified candidate must also train their current role replacement and have current manager approval to join the S4/HANA project team. This is a key contributor role with no direct reports.

Pay Range: $102,000-$114,000

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years Manufacturing experience; aluminum extrusion industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain related fields.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes including procurement, production planning,
  inventory management and warehouse management.
• SAP Experience SD/PP/MM/LE modules strongly preferred.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to develop long-term plans.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in logistics and supply chain management software, programs, and databases such as Excel, Word, Microsoft X, SAP, Oracle, TMS and Quality Management systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements, define project scopes, and deliver project milestones on time.
• Lead and participate in SAP implementation and upgrade projects, including requirement gathering, blueprinting, system testing, and go-live activities.
• Responsible for the creation of training documents for MM processes including development of Material Managers Handbook for daily operations management.
• Deep experience in continuous improvement tools and utilization of ORBIT change management tools and methodologies.
• Experience with Material Master Data Management (creation, management & governance) ideally in SAP or Oracle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and responsive follow up communication with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with bo