IT Specialist, Enterprise Applications Supply Chain Process & Solutions

At Saputo we bring good to the table by making high-quality products investing in our people and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best

Overview of the role:

Saputo Inc. is seeking an IT Specialist Enterprise Applications - Supply Chain Process & Solutions for an existing opportunity within our organization.

In this role you will work closely with business stakeholders the IT Supply team and multiple functional areas to deliver integrated business solutions across the Supply Chain landscape. Acting as a trusted partner you will translate business requirements into functional specifications evaluate solution options and collaborate with senior technical teams to support the successful delivery and sustainment of enterprise applications.

You will leverage your expertise in SAP Supply Chain applications and processes to design solutions that align with business needs while adhering to SAP leading practices.

A key responsibility will be safeguarding the integrity of Saputos ERP ecosystem including both SAP and non-SAP systems by ensuring solution designs support efficient and effective business processes.

As a recognized subject matter expert within the Supply Chain domain you will contribute to both project-based initiatives and ongoing operational support. You will lead or support the implementation of new solutions and business processes develop high-level effort estimates and help ensure the continuity and performance of existing applications.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with business and IT stakeholders to design scalable compliant and sustainable solutions that align with Saputos technology strategies standards and addition project management experience and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives will be essential.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Translate business needs to functional requirements while ensuring SAP leading practices are applied within the procurement domain.

• Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations

• Lead medium to large sized projects inclusive of development of Work Breakdown Structure project budgets and resource management

• Interprets internal or external business requirements/issues and recommends innovative solutions

• Assess review and document detailed solution options with an eye toward cross functional application and/or business process impacts

• Presenting work for review in structured walkthrough presentations of application systems to/with IT team members and business users during various stages of the system lifecycle process

• Providing functional/technical leadership - mentoring and coaching other team members across multiple functional domains

• Collaborating with IT specialists/solution architects/software vendors on business solutions architecture strategy roadmaps standards and governance

• Third level support - Assist in investigating analyzing and resolving production system issues/problems during standard working hours and off-hours

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• 10 years of IT project delivery experience including 5 years as a subject matter expert in one or more SAP Supply Chain domains (e.g. Ariba ECC Procurement Transportation EWM and related solutions) supporting large-scale SAP ERP implementations

• 5 years of SAP ERP implementation experience within the Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries with strong functional expertise and business acumen across multiple SAP disciplines

• Detailed knowledge of SAP Supply Chain business processes and system modules with the ability to apply best practices to support business and technology objectives

• Experience with SAP integration technologies and the design of integrated enterprise solutions

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Ariba Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG) is considered an asset but is not mandatory

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex fast-paced environment coordinating initiatives across multiple workstreams cross-functional teams business units geographies and time zones while managing competing priorities and dependencies

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships influence decisions and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present updates and recommendations to Director- and Vice President-level audiences as well as engage effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

• Ability to collaborate within a global organization working across cultures functions and levels while fostering productive partnerships

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities including delegation coaching motivation conflict resolution and team development

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required. For candidates based in Montreal bilingualism in English and French is required due to regular interactions with French- and English-speaking stakeholders

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 1 day a week

• Organized activities for employees and their families

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: $102075 to $133975

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience education skills and training.

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In Canada Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland Armstrong Neilson Alexis de Portneuf and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing operations supply chain management sales quality assurance or in any other function your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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