Program Director - SAP Extended Spare Parts Planning and Scheduling

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC. is seeking a Program Director with expertise in SAP Extended Spare Parts Planning and Scheduling. This role offers the opportunity to work on a global scale, focusing on the complexities of the Aerospace & Defense aftermarket.

Located in Edison, NJ or remote, the ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience and proven leadership in service parts planning processes. Strong executive presence and the ability to lead large teams are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Program Management and SAP.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA with strong functional leadership.
• Proven experience in managing global supply chain transformation programs.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA expertise

Aerospace & Defense aftermarket experience

Service parts planning processes

Integration with supply chain platforms

KPI-driven planning outcomes

Stakeholder management

Job description

K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc. is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the Canada and the USA region since 1993.

This position is with one of our clients in USA, who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Role

Program Director with SAP Extended Spare Parts Planning and Scheduling

Location

Edison, NJ / Remote

Position type

Fulltime/Permanent role

Experience

20+ Years

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA with strong functional leadership in eSPP and adjacent order fulfillment / service parts planning capabilities
• Strong domain experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Aftermarket, including:
  • Spare parts replenishment
  • MRO and aftermarket fulfillment models
• Proven experience designing and leading end-to-end service parts planning processes across:
  • Demand planning
  • Inventory planning
  • Distribution and replenishment planning
• Expertise in integrating eSPP with SAP S/4HANA and surrounding supply chain platforms including:
  • IBP / APO / planning ecosystems where applicable
• Strong understanding of A&D aftermarket challenges, including:
  • Critical spare availability
  • High service-level expectations
• Experience in global supply chain transformation programs and service-logistics operating model design
• Ability to define planning strategies for:
  • Slow-moving and critical spares
  • Supersession / interchangeability scenarios
• Strong knowledge of KPI-driven fulfillment and planning outcomes such as:
  • Inventory turns
• Experience working with CxO and senior business stakeholders in large-scale SAP transformation engagements
• Excellent communication, governance, and cross-functional leadership skills

Generic Managerial Skills

• Strong executive presence and leadership maturity
• Proven ability to lead large global teams across business and technology functions
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong governance, decision-making, and escalation management capabilities
• Ability to influence senior client leaders and align cross-functional teams under a common vision
• Mentoring and people development capability for functional leads and consulting teams
• Strong commercial awareness and transformation mindset