Ralph Lauren ERP+ Analytics Lead

BoF Careers; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks an ERP analytics leader to modernize operational reporting across SAP and non-SAP platforms. You will drive delivery leadership, architecture governance, and stakeholder alignment across finance, supply chain, merchandising, and order management.

The role requires leading analytics for large SAP programs, deep SAC expertise, and familiarity with Datasphere and Business Data Cloud, guiding a high-impact team through complex data ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Analytics function for 2–3 large SAP program deliveries.
• Strong knowledge of core SAP ERP operational reporting (finance, supply chain, merchandising, order management).
• Expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and integration of SAP and non-SAP data sources.
• Ability to rationalize and modernize large legacy report libraries for performance and cost.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of integrated operational reporting across SAP ERP processes.
• Develop and deploy analytics reporting, integrating SAP with non-SAP sources as needed.
• Manage impact of SAP S/4HANA migration on reporting and legacy report rationalization.
• Oversee architecture and governance for reporting solutions, ensuring accuracy and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with process owners and IT to align reporting with master data structures.
• Champion SAC, Datasphere, and Business Data Cloud adoption in the analytics ecosystem.
• Provide leadership to a cross-functional reporting and analytics team.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

SAP S/4HANA

Datasphere

Business Data Cloud

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

Ralph Lauren seeks an ERP analytics leader to modernize operational reporting across SAP and non-SAP platforms. The role combines delivery leadership, architecture governance, and stakeholder alignment.

• Leads reporting across finance, supply chain, merchandising, and order management while managing SAP S/4HANA migration impacts and legacy report rationalization.
• Requires experience leading analytics for 2-3 large-scale SAP programs, expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud, and familiarity with Datasphere and Business Data Cloud.
• Oversees cross-functional teams and promotes accurate, scalable, cost-effective data management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of integrated operational reporting solutions across core SAP ERP processes.
• Develop and deploy non-core SAP analytics reporting, leveraging data from SAP and integrating with non-SAP reporting platforms where business needs require it.
• Manage the impact of data and reporting changes resulting from the migration to SAP S/4HANA - including the rationalization of existing legacy reports and the enablement of modern, fit-for-purpose reporting solutions.
• Oversee architecture and governance for reporting solutions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and cost-effective data management across large volumes of operational data.
• Collaborate with business process owners, IT leaders, and solution integrators to ensure alignment of reporting solutions with operational process design and master data structures.
• Champion the adoption of SAP Analytics Cloud, Datasphere, and Business Data Cloud capabilities to modernize Ralph Lauren's analytics ecosystem.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a cross-functional reporting and analytics team, ensuring high-quality delivery and business stakeholder satisfaction.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience leading the Analytics function for at least 2-3 large-scale SAP program deliveries, spanning multiple business process domains.
• Strong functional knowledge of core SAP ERP operational reporting, including finance, supply chain, merchandising, and order management.
• Deep expertise in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and integration of SAP and non-SAP data sources into modern reporting solutions.
• Proven ability to rationalize and modernize large legacy report libraries, optimizing reporting for performance and cost effectiveness.
• Solid understanding of modern data sharing and data management technologies to handle high data volumes efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex reporting requirements into clear, actionable deliverables.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and engaging with business and technical stakeholders at all levels.