Manager, Information Technology (SAP Logistics Execution and Production Engineering)

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Nordson, a global leader in precision technology, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Manager, Information Systems - SAP Logistics Execution and Production Engineering to join our team in Amherst, Ohio. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. 

Summary of the role

Your primary role as Manager, Information Systems - SAP Logistics Execution and Production Engineering is to manage talent, processes, projects, stakeholders. The role will also have functional and technical ownership of the Logistics and Production areas in SAP.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Role and Responsibilities

Managing talent includes:

• Attract, develop, and lead a world-class Information Technology Enterprise applications organization; develop a team culture of innovation, collaboration, and ongoing improvement.
• Monitor resource capacity and demand to ensure optimal resource utilization and project staffing.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where experimentation, learning, and adaptation are encouraged.
• Set clear goals and objectives for the team and provide guidance for their professional development.

Managing projects and delivery includes: 

• Provide expert functional knowledge in the Logistics and Production of SAP
• Understanding of configuration in the SAP Logistics and Production areas
• Collaborate with PMO and COE to deliver project objectives, timelines, prioritization, and implementation plans, ensuring cost effective, quality, and timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Excellent understanding of Logistics and Production business requirements
• Ensure the project management system is timely and consistently updated to reflect project statuses 
• Responsible for the assignment of projects, project tasks, support desk tickets within functional area 
• Ensure integration with other functional areas and work well with other teams 

Functional and technical Ownership means: 

• Ensuring a functional baseline is established for the Logistics and Production areas 
• Technical standards for system changes are established and adhered to
• Is self-driven to have current knowledge of SAP innovations with new functionality in S4
• Have an understanding of the capabilities of SAP's tools and knowledge what the software can and cannot do 
• Drive implementation of standard processes while meeting customer needs 
• Have a mindset of continuous improvement and simplification when designing, reviewing, and approving solution approaches 
• Assist Information Systems leadership in development and execution of an SAP roadmap 
• Have a good understanding of the End-to-End processes flows involving Logistics and Production, with great cross-functional understanding 
• Prepare and present regular status reports and dashboards to executive leadership, providing insights into project status, risks & issues, trends, and identified opportunities for improvement. 
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business needs, priorities, and expectations. Support development of business cases and project charters. 
• Ensure strategic alignment through prioritization, resource capacity management, key result tracking and program management to achieve strategic vision. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in the Logistics and Production modules in SAP ECC and S4.
• Was part of at least one successful migration from SAP ECC to SAP S4.
• A Bachelor Degree in Information Science, Finance, Math, Engineering or other technical / business field is required.  
• Minimum of 10-12 years of Information Technology experience
•  0- 5 years experience managing an SAP Logistics or Production team. Open to candidates with no formal management experience that have managed project dedicated teams in the past.
• Project management skills are preferred. Strong understanding of international Supply Chain requirements and Intercompany processing.

Travel

• Less than 25%.

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.