Supply Chain & Finance IT Lead

The Supply Chain & Finance IT Lead delivers and support the Transmed business Supply Chain and Finance technology product portfolio. He/She will work at the intersection of business and technology with a deep understanding of business objectives, challenges, with hands-on contribution to technology solutions and extending them into development execution, value realization and ongoing product management.

The Supply Chain & Finance IT Lead participates in setting the strategic direction for Supply Chain and Finance technology applications as well as in executing the relevant IT deliverables and digital capabilities in close collaboration with internal business and technical stakeholders as well as external technology partners, customers and suppliers.

• Execute and delivers a ‘future proof’ Supply Chain and Finance Transmed business vision, technology strategy and capabilities roadmap with significant decision-making and hands-on latitude
• Understand and translate business needs faced by the Supply Chain and Finance functions into a value case and comprehensive set of technological solutions, data, process, and users experience
• Identify, recommend, and implement IT applications and solutions features based on business value, overall strategies and priorities
• Develop awareness and understanding of external trends and insights related to supply chain and finance processes and relevant Transmed business IT technologies
• Execute the expected value impact of technology Supply Chain and Finance investments across customers and suppliers experience, operational excellence and efficiency

• Partnering with Supply Chain and Finance and IT architecture team to define, map and execute the architecture and role of systems and processes within the overall IT business landscape and capabilities
• Act as the primary trusted advisor and technical experts to senior Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership across all lifecycles of technology applications and solutions (inception to value realization)
• Partner with business to ensure applications are oriented to business growth and measurable key performance indicators, user-friendly, reliable systems and excellence in support operations
• Participate in the management of vendors relationships to influence the successful Supply Chain and Finance roadmap and ensure that Transmed business needs will be met by technology partners
• Bridge the gap between technology applications and business requirements, foster collaboration to deliver business strategic-fit best-in-class solutions
• Embrace Agile principles and practices, lead sprint planning, backlog refinement, and ensure efficient and successful applications and solutions development and delivery
• Ensure applications and solutions development activities adhere to the highest standards of user experience, documentation, quality, security, and compliance requirements
• Estimate applications development efforts levels and resources to prioritize requirements
• Serve as subject matter expert for Supply Chain and Finance Transmed business IT enterprise applications and solutions, translate business requirements into executable deliverables and value
• Lead a team of Supply Chain and Finance technology expertise across multiple domains and locations

Perform other relevant duties as required by the Transmed business needs and priorities

Academic Education & Professional Certifications
-      Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related domain. Master in Business Administration or related field is a plus.

-      4+ years of progressive business technology experience in the domain of IT Supply Chain and Finance. 

-      Certification and / or proficiency in project management.

-      Certification and / or proficiency in IT development methodologies.

-      Certification, working knowledge, and / or familiarity with cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms.

Operational & Managerial Experience
·       Strong project management knowledge of methodologies and practical application, proven track records of delivery in complex, fast changing environment.

·       Strong communication and presentation skills collaborating with business leaders at various level spread regionally across various countries and business models.

·       Demonstrated ability to think and execute operationally, innovatively, and strategically.

·       Strong problem-solving, analytical and critical-thinking skills to plan, develop and execute business projects and activities.

·       Experience with IT Supply Chain and Finance applications, systems, and processes and ability to describe findings to a technical and non-technical leaders and users community.

·       Ability to suggest areas of cost optimization and reduction.

·       Experience in managing relationships with business leaders and users community, IT vendors and suppliers ensuring performance and ethical practices aligns with Transmed requirements and values.

·       Strong experience in coordinating enhancements, roll outs, fixes, releases, and upgrades.

·       Strong facilitation skills to capture, analyze, manage, and deliver business requests and demands related to Supply Chain and Finance.

·       Strong reporting and documentation skills.

·       Results oriented, team player and co-operation.

·       Full adherence to change management processes, and policies. Ability to communicate and promote the value of applicable policies, standards, and procedures.

Technical Skills & Knowledge
·       Strong ability to work with diverse Supply Chain and Finance systems and processes to include Enterprise Resources Planning (such as JDE, Oracle Fusion, Odoo, others), Warehouse Management Systems (such as Infor, Manhattan, Körber, others) Transportation Management Systems, and other digital and automation capabilities.

·       Experience in delivering Supply Chain and Finance IT enterprise applications, services and solutions in a complex, matrix, and integrated business IT environment.

·       Intellectual curiosity and ability to collaboratively approach challenges, opportunities, and techniques with an inquisitive mind focusing on solutions and business value.

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and experience in FMCG industry with technical capabilities is preferred.

Behavioral Competencies
Taking Initiatives

Critical Analytical Thinking

Teamwor and Organizing

Customers / Suppliers Focus 

Language Skills
English: Fluent

Other(s): Arabic, French, Turkish and German is a plus.

Other Requirements

Flexibility to Travel