Director, Global SAP

We're Hiring: Director, Global SAP
Location: Torrance, CA
Company: Pelican

Who We Are
At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world’s toughest conditions—because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits.

With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission.

At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

What You'll Do:
Pelican is seeking a Director, Global SAP to own and shape the future of our global ERP landscape. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role provides enterprise-wide leadership for SAP across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance. You’ll have full accountability for SAP strategy, delivery, and performance—while leading the organization through its next major evolution, including preparation for S/4HANA. This is a high-visibility role with real influence, global scope, and the opportunity to modernize how the business runs at scale.

• Own the global SAP application environment (SD, MM, PP, FI/CO) with end-to-end accountability for strategy, execution, and outcomes
• Serve as the primary SAP leader for executive stakeholders, partnering closely with the CIO and senior leaders across the business
• Set enterprise SAP direction for a global manufacturing organization serving Consumer, Commercial, and Government markets
• Lead a distributed SAP team of onshore functional leaders and offshore delivery partners, driving clarity, accountability, and performance
• Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to optimize and standardize core processes (Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce)
• Define and enforce SAP governance, including solution design standards, change control, testing, and release management
• Own SAP vendor and systems integrator relationships, including future vendor strategy and selection
• Ensure SAP solutions meet internal controls, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Act as the senior escalation point for SAP issues impacting operations, customer delivery, or financial performance
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Security leaders while retaining ownership of SAP functional outcomes
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of SAP experience in a manufacturing-centric environment.
• Strong functional expertise in SAP ECC SD, PP, and MM, with deep understanding of Sales and Manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience leading SAP solutions across multiple modules and business functions.
• Experience managing global or multi-site SAP environments, including coordination of onsite functional leads and offshore teams.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels, translating business needs into SAP direction and results.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated readiness to assume enterprise-wide and global SAP leadership responsibility

Join a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.

• Competitive paid time off plans/Holiday pay/extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401k plan – with immediate match
• Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
• Health Savings Account Contribution
• Wellness Discount Program
• Global Mental Wellness Program
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Exceptional Employee Satisfaction Scores
• Ample free parking with EV Charging Station
• Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
• Employee referral program – ge