Chief Supply Chain Strategist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Strategist to lead our team in developing and implementing strategic supply chain solutions. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving business growth through innovative supply chain strategies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Management & Supply Chain Analysis:
• Lead the capture, analysis, and translation of supply chain business requirements into SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• Challenge the status quo to uncover high-impact improvements across procurement, manufacturing, planning, logistics, and warehouse processes.
• Design future-state supply chain solutions aligned to enterprise goals and S/4HANA capabilities.
• Bridge the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams with a deep understanding of supply chain operations and SAP architecture.
• Guide business partners toward best practices and process optimizations supported by SAP.

Creating Strategic Business Cases:

• Develop strong, data-driven business cases that articulate the value of supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Align SAP roadmaps with broader supply chain and business strategies, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and measurable ROI.
• Stay current on industry supply chain trends, regulatory shifts, and innovations to inform solution recommendations.

Project Planning & Estimation:

• Provide accurate estimates for solution design and implementation efforts, particularly for supply chain-focused SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
• Collaborate with PMO and delivery teams to align resourcing and timelines with client expectations.

Architecture & Solution Design:

• Lead solution architecture for complex SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain Management implementations.
• Design integrated solutions across modules like MM, PP, EWM, TM, and IBP, ensuring they work harmoniously with financials, sales, and production systems.
• Define architectural patterns that promote reusability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Advise clients on best-fit supply chain processes and how to leverage SAP standard functionality.

Client Relationship & Advisory:

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with business and IT stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic advisor throughout the lifecycle of the engagement from discovery and blueprinting through implementation and support.
• Translate technical complexities into business value and clear recommendations.

Implementation & Delivery Oversight:

• Lead full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA SCM implementations (greenfield, brownfield, or selective transformations).
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver solutions that meet or exceed SLAs and client expectations.
• Oversee and ensure quality in supply chain configuration, testing, deployment, and user adoption.
• Resolve supply chain system issues and guide continuous improvement efforts post go-live.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP consulting with strong specialization in Supply Chain modules.
• Minimum of 3 full-cycle implementations of SAP S/4HANA focused on supply chain functions.
• Must have experience of S/4 HANA Public/Private Cloud Implementations.
• Deep expertise in at least 3 of the following SAP areas: MM, PP, WM/EWM, TM, IBP, or APO.
• Strong understanding of supply chain best practices, manufacturing operations, logistics execution, and inventory control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and complex global deployments.
• Self-starter with a collaborative, hands-on approach, and a passion for delivering impactful digital supply chain solutions.