SAP EXPERTISE & IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCE

• Preferred to have strong knowledge of ERP systems and their capabilities (specifically ECC or S/4 HANA).
• Experienced as key appointment holder in large implementation project using project methodologies like Waterfall or Agile.
• Beneficial to have experience with the value pillars supported by SAP. Knowledgeable with types of value pillars, strategic pillars, value tree.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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The implementation of Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a critical step in Rio Tinto’s transformation journey, moving from outdated technology (ECC6) to a new, digitally enabled lean core platform (S/4) and application ecosystem. As this is a business led, Group-wide transformation effort, it requires a strong team to bridge the business and technology landscapes. From contract to cash, every aspect of our operations will benefit from this modernization that offers an exciting opportunity to deliver a digital foundation that will stand Rio Tinto up well for ongoing digital transformation. Rio Tinto is look to modernize the Order to Cash and Logistics processes making it simpler, reorganizing work and driving up automation levels through deploying a modern ERP as core and supporting best in breed technologies across the process.
You will be responsible for successful delivery of work supporting MOVE & SELL processes and business integration in process area you are assigned to. Key areas of processes and business integration include Contract, pricing, invoice, trade finance, intercompany, settlement, credit management, order processing, deliveries and shipment execution, inventory, shipping documentation, shipment costing, import/export logistics and Transportation Management. Managing project work while working closely with data team, technology team and appointed System Integrator (SI) to drive project outcome.
You will drive the modernization of process and transaction data, coordinating across functional teams in Move and Sell workstream inclusive of other processes streams within MOVE & SELL workstream, master data and technology teams. Managing business integration and change with business users and stakeholders to achieve high adoption within. Ensuring project output are delivered with high quality while governance & compliance and standards are maintained throughout program delivery.
Transitioning to the SAP S/4HANA platform requires a thorough design and change management process to minimize business disruption and ensure the technology is adopted as intended This role will work with MOVE GPO to partner with the functional business leaders in Commercial to be the voice into the central program through providing strategic advice, direction, expertise and ensure the plans for the implementation minimizes disruption to the operational teams.
Reporting to the Modern ERP Move and SELL GPO Workstream Lead, you will be responsible for:

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• University degree in either a technical or commercial discipline.
• Preferably 8 to 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex business processes and propose effective solutions.