Manager, IT Transportation

Job Title: Manager IT Global Transportation

Location: Bangalore

Our Company

Role Overview

This role will be in the Global IT Transportation team responsible for IT activities related to Transportation processes in the areas of deployment Optimization Transportation Planning Carrier Integration and primary responsibility is the delivery of the Core solution in SAP ECC/S4 HANA and its integration with applications in Transportation space. You own the implementation and configuration of the global core solution and are an SME in ECC/S4 HANA and associated tools for Order ManagementDeployment Optimization Direct Procurement and Intercompany transfers in relation to Transportation system.

Position Responsibilities

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to capture business requirements translating them into effective systems design and implementation

Provide direct leadership for external contractors overseeing systems project management implementation and integration

Assume direct ownership of project financial governance and meticulous management of timelines

Communicate comprehensively on all aspects related to systems and projects to senior leadership

Provide core project management oversight for all aspects of systems implementation including blueprinting financial estimation and tracking communication development testing training and hyper care support

Lead joint project teams in shaping solutions for systems enhancement

Provide expertise in logistics execution shipment planning carrier integration and delivery within the SAP Logistics module with seamless integration to OTM

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within SAP Logistics processes including interfaces with OTM

Provide technical oversight for configuring and customizing SAP Logistics modules to align with business-specific processes and optimize system performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including ABAP developers to address technical requirements and integrations ensuring data consistency across the transportation systems landscape

Handle system testing identifying and resolving issues to ensure smooth project implementations

Act as the primary point of contact for project issue identification and resolution

Prepare a comprehensive conversion plan outlining tasks dependencies responsible parties and timelines for successful implementation

Take the lead in on-site project hyper care coordination and issue resolution to ensure a smooth transition to steady-state business operations

Document and maintain the project plan using the appropriate tool (Project NOW)

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications Hard skills

Bachelors Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field is a prerequisite.

Possess over 4 years of experience demonstrating expertise in:

• Implementing large-scale integration and transformation programs in OTC/STP and ERP systems adept at blending business and technical capabilities to bridge end-to-end processes operating models and technical architecture.
• Project scoping management requirements analysis/definition/mapping solution and process design as well as test planning/scenario creation for large-scale programs including budgeting and forecasting.
• Working within the Consumer Products industry is desired.
• SAP certification (MM/WM/TM desired)
• Proficiency with ServiceNow desired
• Knowledge of SAP Logistics configuration customization and integration particularly with OTM and transportation management systems (TMS)
• Robust understanding of logistics and transportation processes
• Proficient in business processes related to logistics transportation and supply chain execution including OTM integration.
• Experience working with systems landscapes that include Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is desired.
• Proficient in conducting hands-on investigations into end-to-end IDoc processing collaborating seamlessly with middleware teams.
• Ability to travel as required by projects.

Qualifications soft skills

• Empathy listening to the customer - Youre known for your empathy. You listen more and talk less and truly understand your customer. With that mindset you optimize the customer experience.
• Project management skills - Time management has no secrets for you. Youre organized structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple large-scale projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
• Communication Skills - At Kraft Heinz youll easily be exposed to senior management no matter your level. Its important you have excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Your ability to simplify will be highly appreciated when you provide simple solutions dealing with complex challenges.
• Proactive - You are a self-starter driven by purpose and driving initiatives and actions through to their conclusion. You are not afraid to challenge to get the right result.
• Analytical - Were a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer - we only want to the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market).
• Permanent contract - for we believe in doing big bets on people.
• Always room for new ideas - if you have an excellent idea please let us know and we can set it in action!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.