SAP Team Lead - SCM

Clarks; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative shoemaking is seeking an SAP SCM Team Leader in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves managing a team of consultants, driving SAP projects, and ensuring process improvements. Ideal candidates should have extensive SAP experience, proven leadership, and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Bonuses

Insurance benefits

Discounts

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7 years of SAP SCM consulting experience.
• Proven consulting skills with 3 successful end-to-end SAP projects.
• Experience in retail and wholesale industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SCM workstreams within projects.
• Drive SAP-related projects aligning with business objectives.
• Support business-as-usual activities and manage incident escalations.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

The Clarks SAP SCM Team will be expected to liaise with internal business teams, advisory partners, and external implementation partners to facilitate the continuous improvement and support of Supply Chain Planning and Execution processes. The core of the role involves managing a sub-team of 3-4 external Supply Chain consultants to lead project-based changes and resolve day-to-day incidents. The successful candidate will gain experience with a broad range of state-of-the-art global trading and supply chain planning solutions integrating with SAP, as well as the proven business models of a brand owner in a global organization.

What You'll Be Doing

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage SCM workstreams within projects, from scoping and design to execution of formal and rigorous test cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end processes, integrating SAP SCM with other SAP modules (APO, GTS), Blue Yonder, Centric, and regional Warehouse Management Systems.
• Lead and manage third parties, suppliers, and team members effectively.
• Interact with all levels of the business and IT, explaining complex ideas in an accessible manner.

Project Delivery & Management

• Drive SAP-related projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Apply project methodology and governance processes to change control, system development life cycle, and regression testing.
• Conduct workshops to elicit and agree on requirements, ensuring clear communication and documentation.
• Write functional and technical specifications based on business requirements.
• Manage requirements scope and disposition through process compliance, gap analysis, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Provide knowledge and input on system implications of business process changes.

Application Management

• Support business-as-usual activities and manage incident escalation processes.
• Cultivate innovation and demonstrate strong analytical skills to evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Work with interfaces and integrations to SAP GTS, APO, and third-party supply chain planning systems.
• Utilize ABAP debugging skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of ERP SCM & Procurement configurations, including inbound/outbound delivery, shipment, and procurement processes.
• Integrate SAP ERP with other systems such as e-commerce platforms, EDI, POS, and warehouse management.
• Partner with divisional and regional business process owners on system requirements, processes, and systems.
• Support process improvement and change initiatives, seeking opportunities for systems consolidation and simplification.
• Work with the global governance team to ensure solutions align with global standards.
• Identify consolidated, worldwide target processes and support end-to-end processes with an intermediate understanding of system touch points.
• Provide end-user support and training on applicable systems.

What You'll Bring

To be successful, you'll need:

• 7 years of SAP SCM consulting experience, with at least 2 years in a team lead or management role.
• Proven consulting skills with hands-on experience delivering at least 3 end-to-end SAP projects successfully.
• Experience in the retail and wholesale industry.
• Strong understanding of various sales business models.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Experience managing external service suppliers within small, elite teams.
• Ability to lead and manage third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Experience working with global, culturally diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze issues and implement root-cause solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions under pressure.

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been a leader in innovative shoemaking since 1825, with a rich archive of iconic shoes like the Desert Boot and Wallabee. The brand continues to innovate through collaborations, social initiatives, and reimagining classic silhouettes. Our rewards and benefits are designed to recognize your contributions and include bonuses, insurance, discounts, and development opportunities.