APACSA Region SC Planning Process Manager

Position Title: APACSA Region SC Planning Process Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Gurgaon
Requisition ID: 37334
At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - bringing people, families, and communities together. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of Supply Chain Planning Process Manager will be pivotal in modernizing our supply chain planning capabilities across McCain Foods.
Reporting to the Head of Business Transformation, APACSA, the successful candidate will represent the Supply Chain Planning Process function (e.g., demand planning, aggregate supply planning, detailed scheduling) throughout the implementation of best-in-class technology. They will be the subject matter expert in this field and will link all solution design decisions to the globally consistent process. This critical team member will need to step in, roll up their sleeves, and get into the details of solution design. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive and implement technology and process solution design for their specific area of focus for APACSA Region in collaboration with the global team.
• Ensure adequate testing is completed for specific area of focus.
• Recognize change management requirements and partner with organizational change management team to develop plan and manage the change process.
• In collaboration with the global team, bring internal perspectives, external benchmarks, and industry trends to solution design for APACSA Region to create an industry-leading technology solution.
• Translate business requirements and priorities into user friendly system capabilities.
• Ensure alignment between ERP and planning technology solution design and the globally consistent S&OP process.
• Engage with global and regional subject matter experts in their specific area of focus and incorporate feedback into the overall solution design.
• Prioritize system usability and end user adoption in the design of the system.
• Provide escalation of cross-functional decisions to Transformation Leadership Team.
• The role could require international travel as necessitated.

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 18+ years of supply chain planning or related experience
• Knowledgeable on process mapping and design
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively across several functions and regions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify gaps and propose solutions
• Continuous improvement mindset with a bias towards action
• Experience with successful deployment of ERP and/or planning technology (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, etc.)

Personal Qualifications:

• Results-driven and process improvement-focused with a strong propensity for excellence.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with a bias towards quality.
• Proven communication skills with an ability to engage both executive-level management and operational teams effectively.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Finance
Department: Business Transformation APACSA
Location(s): IN - India : Haryana : Gurgaon
Company: McCain Foods(India) P Ltd