Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Short Description
Role title: Supply Chain Systems Manager
Colt Level: S2
Function: finance
Reports to: Director Finance Systems
Why we need this role
Colt currently has a great opportunity for a highly experienced SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain / Materials Management (MM) subject matter expert to join our finance systems team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end supply chain process from a systems perspective working closely with end users, IT development and support teams, Colt’s supply-chain partners and other key stakeholders. The role holder will support both business-as-usual (BAU) activities and ongoing projects, providing deep process and systems knowledge to simplify and automate business operations.

What you will do

• Utilise deep SAP knowledge to support daily operations through best practice analysis, recommended solutions and timely responses
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Colt’s supply chain interfaces through close collaboration with internal IT functions and key supply chain partners
• Develop and maintain high quality, fit-for-purpose process maps and documentation
• Develop and maintain high quality training material, and deliver appropriate training and knowledge transfer to business users
• Proactively seek process and/or system opportunities for enhancement, simplification and automation; engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements and take ideas through to successful deployment
• Ensure Governance processes are closely adhered to in systems development activity through the production of complete and accurate requirements documentation and guidance in ensuring the completion of fully evidenced testing
• Understand the role and importance of the accuracy and integrity of MM data in financial accounting and regulatory compliance
• Key point of contact for supply chain interface testing during periods of planned downtime
• Revise, maintain and test business continuity plans for MM
• Develop a basic working knowledge of related systems and processes

Relationship and key contacts

• Internal Supply Chain, service delivery, Finance (including tax,) and DIO teams across the UK, Europe and Asia
• IT development and support teams
• External supply chain partners

What we look for

• 5+ years’ experience and expertise of MM in SAP ECC and S/4HANA, contributing in both a project and BAU capacity
• Excellent business process knowledge with close attention to detail in supply chain management and associated financial transactions to ensure completeness and data accuracy
• Strong ability to identify, analyse and solve problems
• Demonstrable curiosity in relation to system and process functionality
• Experience in coordinating and/or executing system testing
• Experience in training or knowledge sharing with end users
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to grasp complex concepts
• Organized with ability to multi-task and contribute as part of an international cross-functional team
• Graduate in a relevant field
• SAP S/4 certification in MM or related field would be advantageous
• Graduate in a relevant field
• SAP S/4 certification in MM or related field would be advantageous

Skills
Business Processes
Data Management
Data Analysis
Information Technology
Financial Systems
Project Management
Education
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT, Business Administration or a related field

• Utilise deep SAP knowledge to support daily operations through best practice analysis, recommended solutions and timely responses
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Colt’s supply chain interfaces through close collaboration with internal IT functions and key supply chain partners
• Develop and maintain high quality, fit-for-purpose process maps and documentation
• Develop and maintain high quality training material, and deliver appropriate training and knowledge transfer to business users
• Proactively seek process and/or system opportunities for enhancement, simplification and automation; engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements and take ideas through to successful deployment
• Ensure Governance processes are closely adhered to in systems development activity through the production of complete and accurate requirements documentation and guidance in ensuring the completion of fully evidenced testing
• Understand the role and importance of the accuracy and integrity of MM data in financial accounting and regulatory compliance
• Key point of contact for supply chain interface testing during periods of planned downtime
• Revise, maintain and test business continuity plans for MM
• Develop a basic working knowledge of related systems and processe