Über die Stelle Senior Manager SAP Supply Chain Processes (100%)




Industry: Life science
Number of employees: approx. 1900 CH / 47'000 wolrdwide
Reference number: V64V34V6


Key Facts: Global supply chain process governance, SAP S/4HANA transformation, process integration, change management, cross-functional stakeholder management, in Zürich/home office.




Main tasks:



Business process ownership and governance

• Own and maintain global process documentation and process flows, ensuring integration of Global Operating Procedures into system capabilities.


• Govern end-to-end SAP supply chain network processes, with a focus on inventory management, partner interfaces, third-party warehousing, external manufacturing, and subcontracting.


• Act as business authority and approver for readiness related to SC IT project implementations.


• Ensure high-quality system deployment by applying best practices in process design, validation, and software engineering governance.

Capability building

• Lead and support communities of practice and global training initiatives.


• Develop and maintain operational training materials across systems such as Veeva, Bloom, and SC Academy.


• Drive change management activities across the Supply Chain organization and local organizations to maximize adoption of new ways of working and operating model changes.

Supply chain architecture and transformation

• Collect, align, and translate requirements from Supply Chain, Finance, and local organizations into actionable IT system requirements.


• Partner on system design to optimize supply chain business processes and ensure alignment with global standards.


• Contribute process expertise to the transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA for inventory management, warehouse management, partner interfaces, and subcontracting processes.


• Ensure robust documentation of process flows in SAP Signavio Process Manager.

Your qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Computer Science, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.


• Several years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Supply Chain IT, with strong knowledge of end-to-end ERP processes and internal controls.


• Several years of experience leading process integration into an ERP system such as JDE and/or SAP, with focus on Sales & Distribution, Materials Management, and Subcontracting; pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical experience preferred.


• Experience with EDI transactions in SAP environments, including mapping of purchase order and advanced shipment notification transaction sets.


• Proven experience in change management, including change impact assessments, business readiness assessments, and stakeholder communication.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels and functions.


• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple stakeholders.


• Strong accountability and planning skills, with a proactive mindset and the ability to resolve issues effectively.


• Ability to balance business objectives and stakeholder needs while proposing efficient, practical solutions.


• Strong leadership, networking, and influencing skills.


• Very good intercultural competence.


• Ability to simplify complex business process challenges and communicate clearly to different stakeholder groups.

The salary range will be communicated confidentially.




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ave any questions, please contact us at any time on +41 55 299 58 58 or recruiting@ffiadvisory.ch. We will be happy to help you!