EDI Lead SAP S4/Hana Transformation Project

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

Rich Products is embarking on an exciting journey to transform our core operational system (S/4HANA) and processes to reimagine the way we work by introducing new digital capabilities and replacing numerous platforms and non-standard processes with a newer digital platform and simplified, standardized processes. 

The Supply Chain Planning Transformation Manager will execute support for the Galileo (S/4HANA) Program. This role will be responsible for: coordination of Supply Chain Planning program accountabilities, providing leadership across markets as well as, influencing and support of the organizational change as we transform the business.

Serve as Lead business subject matter for EDI. Responsible for the creation of accurate EDI mappings to support data interchange with customers, vendors, and 3rd party warehouses. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

60 % Leadership, Influence and Strategy
•    Serve as critical liaison between Enterprise stakeholders and the Galileo (S/4HANA) team.
•    Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain Planning process associates on a regular basis related to the Galileo Program. 
•    Partner closely with the Supply Chain Planning, Project IT team, functional leaders, regional leaders, and associates to understand how the Supply Chain Planning Process is executed today enterprise-wide; as well as identifying improvements in the Supply Chain Planning processes and systems as we move into future state design.
•    Similarly, partner with adjacent process owners (es: IBP (Integrated Business Planning), Sales, Marketing, etc.) to identify, recommend and influence process improvement opportunities that will positively impact the Supply Chain Planning process overall. Understand system connectivity and how the data and tools can be used to drive decision making across the enterprise.
•    Participate in key design decisions related to our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Global Template & S4/HANA design strategy.

•    Facilitate communication and collaboration between the business, Supply Chain Planning Process stakeholders and Galileo Supply Chain Leaders.
•    Develop subject matter expertise and drive adoption of Supply Chain Planning Process elements that make sense for their business – including best practices around supply chain activities.
•    Develop relationships with Supply Chain planning associates around the globe. Leverage these relationships to ensure the Galileo (S/4HANA) Program operates with an enterprise mindset.

40% Execution
•    Participate, and in some cases facilitate, critical Galileo work needed to ready the organization for the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Global Template phase of the project (ie: research, analysis, workshop participation, etc.). These accountabilities will continue as the project progresses into later phases.
•    Support Organizational Change Management (OCM) activities, in conjunction with Organizational Change Management Lead.
•    Support development of training plan and execution of training content, in conjunction with Galileo Training Lead. Support go-live activities, virtually or on-site, as required. Support localization activities while balancing the goals of simple, standard, global solutions.
•    Participate and/or support additional Galileo objectives (S/4HANA Transformation program), as needed. Develop in-depth understanding of Supply Chain Planning S/4HANA functionality and the application to the Supply Chain Planning Process.

• Participate in data validation for system load and testing

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

•    10 years of business supply chain planning experience

• 10 years plus EDI experience, in a food manufacturing environment preferred 

•    BS degree. Supply Chain Management, Business or Mathematics preferred
•    Integrated Business Planning implementation, assessment &/or support experience
•    Logistics & Inventory planning experience. APICS or equivalent certification a plus
•    Project