SAP Supply Chain Solutions - SCM Lead

Braskem; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SAP Supply Chain Management specialist to enhance their operations through innovative solutions. This dynamic role involves partnering with supply chain teams, leading the design of end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solutions, and managing full implementation project lifecycles. With a focus on optimizing existing systems and supporting the migration to SAP S/4 HANA, you will play a crucial role in driving operational efficiency and innovation. If you have a strong background in SAP and a passion for supply chain management, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with SAP implementation and support.
• Proven track record in delivering solutions for complex supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with supply chain teams to develop and maintain SCM applications portfolio.
• Lead design and architect end-to-end SAP S/4HANA SCM solutions.

Skills

SAP Implementation

Supply Chain Processes

Project Management

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

SAP Certification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

APO

IBP

CPI

PI

BTP

CIF

API

Job description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials.

Department: Information Technology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Travel Involved: 5-10%

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Description:

Braskem America is seeking a skilled SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) specialist with preferred experience in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), and Global Available-to-Promise (GATP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for partnering with the supply chain area to map business needs, architect/design solutions, prepare financial business cases (solution benefit-cost), and execute projects to deliver value to our business team. The candidate will also work to optimize and improve existing solutions and, as needed, work closely with our operations support team to address support system issues, bug fixes, etc. The candidate will play an important IT specialist role during the SAP ECC and APO migration to SAP S/4 HANA platform.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with US supply chain team to develop and maintain SCM applications portfolio, ensuring it reflects the current and future business needs, aligned with industry and SAP best practices.
• Lead design and architect end-to-end SAP S/4HANA SCM solutions, including SAP IBP, S/4HANA advanced Available-to-promise (aATP), and S/4HANA for Manufacturing Planning and Scheduling (PPDS) modules to meet business requirements.
• Implementation / Delivery:
  • Identify transformation and business process re-engineering opportunities in the supply chain area and convert them into an implementation/delivery roadmap.
  • Closely work with implementation partner as the US IT supply chain lead for SAP ECC/APO to SAP S/4 HANA aATP, PPDS, and IBP migration.
  • Manage full implementation project lifecycle, from fit-gap analysis to configuration, documentation, training, testing, deployment, and hyper-care support for SAP and non-SAP applications in the supply chain process area.
  • Lead/Perform various IT solution implementation activities, such as creating and validating functional specifications, configuring SAP SD-LE modules, writing and validating test plans, designing and testing security roles, data migration, preparing cut-over plans, supporting training, etc.
• Work closely with the business and assess SAP and non-SAP applications to identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to drive supply chain operational efficiency and innovation.
• Stay updated on SAP S/4 HANA advancements and industry trends, recommending relevant upgrades and best practices.
• Application Maintenance / Support:
  • Work closely with members of the external support team and with global and local IT team to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to supply chain applications.
  • Provide enhancement and maintenance support for the current and new supply chain systems, ensuring system performance, availability, and reliability.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with SAP implementation and support, with a focus on supply chain processes.
• Proven track record of delivering solutions in SAP ECC, APO, IBP, or S/4 HANA for complex supply chain operations.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP ECC PP/APO (DP, PP/DS, GATP, MRP).
• Experience with SAP integration tools (e.g., CPI, PI, BTP, CIF, API) and third-party systems.
• Knowledge of the Supply Chain process, including demand planning, supply planning, scenario planning, inventory planning and optimization, ATP, supply chain control tower, production planning, and detail scheduling.
• Good understanding of SAP APO as well as other SAP modules such as MM, PP, QM, SD.
• Ability to lead IT projects as well as the ability to configure SAP supply chain applications.
• Deep knowledge or willingness to learn SAP S/4HANA architecture, data models, and Fiori applications.
• Ability to lead and manage projects/products using waterfall methodology and agile methodology.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• SAP certification in relevant SCM modules is preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced supply chain analytics and machine learning integration.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Project/Product management certification is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with multiple levels of organization.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for any sponsorship.