We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Program Manager to lead the implementation of a new, next-generation supply chain planning platform. This multi-phase transformation program will span demand planning, supply planning, integrated business planning (IBP/S&OP), inventory optimization, and system integration. The program will be delivered through multiple internal and external workstreams, involving key business units, global stakeholders, the selected software vendor, and an external systems implementation partner.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of program management discipline, supply chain planning process knowledge, technology delivery expertise, and organizational change management capability. This role is accountable for driving the successful delivery of the program, defining and operationalizing new planning processes, and ensuring adoption across the enterprise.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Program Leadership & GovernanceOwn and drive the full lifecycle of the planning system implementation: from initiation and design through deployment and stabilization.Manage program governance structure, including steering committee, cross-functional workstreams, and decision-making forums.Develop and maintain the integrated program roadmap, milestones, budget, and resource plan across all program workstreams.Process Definition & OptimizationPartner with business process owners to define and document future-state supply chain planning processes, aligned with industry best practices.Drive fit-gap analysis, process harmonization, and process reengineering to support a standardized, scalable planning model.Ensure alignment between process design, system configuration, data readiness, and reporting needs.Cross-functional & Vendor CoordinationLead coordination across internal teams, software vendor, and implementation partner.Ensure alignment and progress across all workstreams including planning, master data, integration, and training.Manage dependencies across design, development, testing, and readiness.Change Management & AdoptionSupport the development and execution of a comprehensive change management plan.Define communication, training, and enablement strategies.Align roles and responsibilities with new planning processes.Execution ExcellenceOversee program operations and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.Track KPIs and report to executive leadership.Lead go-live, cutover, and hypercare activities.