Supply Chain Solutions Tools Specialist

at  Hanon Systems

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Technology or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of Custom Supply Chain tools /Manufacturing Application support development experience with a proven record of accomplishment as a team member of large and complex business-system transformation programs.
• Experience in multi-country implementations and engagement required
• Must have had hands-on experience with designing, configuring, and implementing Database (Oracle/SQL) linked Custom C/C++ based solutions that integrate/interface with SAP ERP, covering business processes in Manufacturing and Supply Chain areas
• Demonstrated ability to lead culturally diverse teams including offshore models’ Innovative mindset and experience with agile, prototyping and rapid development models Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, analytical, change management, and communication skills.
• Versatility and willingness to work with constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Excellent understanding of business functional areas and “end to end” global business processes & sub-processes
• Work experience across multiple cultures and countries/regions is a plus
• Fluent in written and verbal business English
• Experience working independently, as well as, on a team to accomplish a common task
• Moderate project management skills
• Ability to effectively translate business needs into requirements
• Experience in a Professional Services or Distribution company is an asset

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for development, management and deployment of Hanon’s custom technical solutions developed on C/C++ framework integrating ERP systems and Custom databases to help End-to-End value realization across the business functions. Enable the realization of the strategic direction by implementing standard, leading practice global template-based solutions and following established governance on design principles, solution development and deployment.
• Responsible for successful global template technical solution implementation meeting full value realization across the business functions of Supply Chain and inter-related processes. Enable the realization of the strategic direction by implementing standard, leading practice global template-based solutions and following established governance on design principles, solution development and deployment.
• Coordinates with cross-functional work-stream leads, System Integrator(s), external suppliers, and Clients functional business leaders to drive solution design, deployment and overall governance of the global solution.
• Participates in strategic planning and budgeting activities for Custom Solutions as well as SAP Corporate and regional SAP solutions and platforms on an on-going basis.
• Develop and maintain a 5-year application roadmap for assigned function, ensuring it reflects the current and future business needs, aligned with industry, ERP best practices and solution roadmap.
• Create and own the Hanon Systems strategic Supply Chain solution plan globally and drive completion of all deliverables. Develop and maintain guidelines, principles, policies, standards, reference models and best practices for all matters related to SAP/ERP & program related processes and solution integration.
• Enforce governance of the standards and bring visibility to customizations and deviations. Drive harmonized industry-best practice process across all business functions and geographies allowing minor configurations (as necessary for legal, regulatory requirement) with no customizations.
• Partnering with the global business work stream leads, serve as the custodian of the finance solution template.
• Lead the development of technical design / solution. Lead and facilitate design sessions amongst business, IS stakeholders/leaders & SME(s), driving integration and eliminating gaps.
• Following established Clients solution governance process; clearly articulate what is global template solution and what qualifies as localization.
• Establish and maintain a repository of processes and solution documentation/assets that encompasses the global solution clearly articulating in-scope solutions. Maintain assets that are current and visually depict the global template solution in forms of entity relationship structures, intercompany relationships including both physical and financial flow of goods and services and all process flows.
• Maintain a solution guide that articulates supported languages (system, data, and output), currencies and various other rules that make up the overall Solution. Maintain the guide, as the business requirements and solution continue to evolve.
• Responsible and accountable for 100% adherence to Clients methodology and SOX controls
• Collaborate within the different work streams and project team members to resolve conflicts, issues, and deviations and drive them to resolution
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of experienced functional and technical analysts
• Lead the continuous development of the innovation culture
• Responsible for gathering requirements, designing, implementing, modifying, troubleshooting, testing, and debugging applications.
• Demonstrate the ability to work systematically and logically to analyze situations, resolve problems, identify causes and anticipate implications.
• Participate in design meetings and interact with developers to work towards a common solution.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions, break down functional requirements, development tasks, and help execute to completion.
• Maintain regular contact with internal customers to anticipate, identify, and respond to their needs and expectations.
• Produce process flows, create instructions, and provide training for internal customers.
• Work independently and/or with team members to resolve escalated support tickets.