SAP Manager - Supply Chain Transformation

Job description

Job Title/Req Number: SAP Manager – (102748)

Base Location: London & Manchester, plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The KPMG SAP Sectors Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the UK & other geographical regions.

 Working on complex engagements across multiple sectors ranging from FMCG, Industrial Manufacturing, Defence, IGH etc. this team is responsible for the pre-sales/sales, business transformation and technical delivery of SAP solutions and trusted to get it right first time.

 KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

 Why Join KPMG as a SAP Manager?

The SAP Sectors Consulting team are technology focussed professionals who work together to deliver KPMG Powered Enterprise though a standardised delivery model, which drives professional delivery to clients.  You will work in a challenging, purposeful and dynamic SAP transformations with teams use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g., Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning/Execution, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Procurement etc.), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications (e.g., SAP, Ariba, IBP, EWM, TM etc.) to lead and deliver exciting client programmes across a range of industries, with a heavy focus on supporting pre-sales activities and develop improvement, focus on SAP innovations and extensions to Powered Enterprise.

 What will you be doing?

• Lead the design and delivery of a Supply Chain workstream on a large SAP S/4HANA project
• Drive and support Pre-sales cycles to win future SAP Supply Chain engagements – client facing presentation to C-Suite stakeholders
• Use Business skills along with knowledge of SAP Supply Chain workstream to design and implement complex solutions for customers and between other workstreams
• Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential
• Project managing SAP delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of your functional area, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners
• Lead and Support business development and sales initiatives including bid and proposal support/presenting with our SAP clients

What will you need to do it?

• A combination of SAP Supply Chain functional expertise in the following solution areas. Those in bold are the prioritised combination of solution areas:
  • SAP Extended Warehouse Management
  • SAP Enterprise Asset Management/PM/MRO
  • SAP Order Management & Fulfilment/AATP/Logistics Execution
  • SAP PEO
  • SAP Product Lifecycle Management
  • SAP Transport Management
• Strong functional understanding of SAP S/4 HANA Supply Chain process area and how they integrate with other business functions
• SAP system design, build and deployment experience – 2+ full lifecycle implementations preferred
• Ability to build strong client relationships based on subject matter expertise ensuring quality of delivery
• Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to provide clarity to complex issues, and synthesize large volume of information
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and supporting multiple activities such as mentoring and capability knowledge transfer to enhance the practice.
• Team Lead Experience (on/offshore)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, team building, organisational and motivational skills

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Advise on technical integrations of SAP applications with other client and 3rd party tools/applications in the Supply Chain process area
• Experience of SAP in Manufacturing industries, Consumer Packaging Goods, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, or Retail
• Experience of facilitating a design workshop and then translating the requirements into design
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with varying team members 
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work well within ambiguity
• Support business development and sales initiatives including bid and proposal support with our SAP clients (comfortable in presenting to C-Suite Stakeholders)
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and supporting multiple activities such as mentoring and capability knowledge transfer to enhance the practice.  
• Possess working knowledge of digital trends in Supply Chain (e.g., ESG, Industry 4.0, SCM Digital Solutions that integrate with SAP

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Tech hubs for this role are:

• London Canary Wharf
• Manchester

This position will largely be based from London Canary Wharf and Manchester.

 With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

 Find out more:

SAP Sectors Consulting sits aligns with KPMG Powered Enterprise practice where we have a range of divisions and specialisms.  Click the links to find out more below:

• KPMG Powered Enterprise: KPMG Powered Enterprise - KPMG UK
• KPMG SAP Services: KPMG SAP Services - KPMG UK
• ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/it-s-her-future/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/
• KPMG Consulting: Consulting (kpmgcareers.co.uk)

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