SAP Coordinator

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Paid sick/personal time

Health premiums shared

HSA contributions

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. is launching a new SAP-driven final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida, and seeks experienced SAP professionals to join the team.

You will coordinate SAP activities, act as SPOC with our Switzerland center, and drive location-specific SAP configurations during launch. Successful candidates will undergo advanced training at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, for 3–6 months within the first year, enabling long-term growth into leadership roles as the program

Qualifications

• Completed IT-related training or degree; business informatics or similar education is an advantage.
• Several years of professional experience with SAP S/4HANA (PP, SCM, QM, MM, EWM).
• English as main language; German or Spanish is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SAP Key-Users in Sarasota and oversee processes and solutions in SAP area.
• Serve as local SPOC and coordinate needs with central SAP organization in Switzerland.
• Be the first contact for location-specific SAP questions and coordinate with product teams.
• Perform SAP customizing activities in coordination with central SAP teams.
• Lead local SAP projects and coordinate defects and requirements.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Education

IT training/degree

Job description

Be part of the operations team for our first US aircraft assembly line for Pilatus.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida. To establish this operation successfully, we are seeking highly experienced professionals to join our operation organization and build up the IT landscape.

Successful candidates will complete approximately 3 - 6 months of advanced, hands‑on training at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, working directly within the established IT department. Training will be performed during the initial 12 months of hiring.

• Coordinates the SAP Key-Users at our subsidiary in Sarasota and oversees all processes and implemented solutions in the SAP area
• Serves as the local single point of contact (SPOC) in the SAP area and coordinates all needs and issues with our central SAP organization in Switzerland as well as giving our subsidiary in Sarasota a voice in our global organization
• Knows the location‑specific features in our SAP solution for various SAP modules (PP, SCM, QM, EWM) and serves as the first point of contact for the various SAP product teams for location‑specific questions
• Performs SAP customizing activities in coordination with the central SAP product teams
• Leads local SAP projects and coordinate defects and requirements

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with a high level of autonomy, technical judgement, and ownership in all SAP‑related matters
• Acts independently and makes informed decisions to ensure system and process stability during launch
• Leads by example in precision, compliance, and process discipline
• Supports early problem‑solving efforts during launch and before full organizational maturity is reached

Skills/Qualifications

• Completed IT‑related training or degree; business informatics or similar education is an advantage
• Several years of professional experience with SAP S/4HANA (e.g., PP, SCM, QM, MM, EWM) and strong motivation to expand this knowledge
• Experience in project management is an advantage
• English as main language, German or Spanish is a strong advantage
• Enjoy working on challenging, high‑impact projects with autonomy, responsibility, and initiative
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills

What We Offer

• Unique opportunity to be part of Pilatus’ first US PC-12 assembly line
• International training assignment, cultural exchange, language training at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland (approx. 3 - 6 months)
• Long‑term career growth opportunities, including paths into Team Lead, Specialist or leadership roles as the program matures
• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long‑term disability insurance premiums paid in full

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - 120,000 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.