Sr. Applications Manager - Global SAP SCM

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

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The Sr. Applications Manager - Global SAP SCM will lead the integration of global SAP functional and technical solutions for end-to-end processes within Supply Chain and Order to Cash Systems. This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of James Hardie Corporate SAP and regional manufacturing SAP systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the successful implementation of the global template technical solution, ensuring full value realization across Supply Chain, Order to Cash, and related processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional work-stream leads, System Integrators, external suppliers, and James Hardie business leaders to drive solution design, deployment, and governance.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting for SAP Corporate and regional SAP solutions.
• Develop and maintain a 5-year application roadmap for Supply Chain & Order to Cash functions, aligning with industry best practices and SAP solution roadmap.
• Create and manage the global SAP Supply Chain and OTC solution plan, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Develop and maintain guidelines, principles, policies, standards, and best practices for SAP/ERP processes and solution integration.
• Enforce governance standards and manage customizations and deviations, promoting harmonized industry-best practices.
• Partner with global business work stream leads to serve as the custodian of the supply chain & OTC solution template.
• Lead the development of technical designs for global projects, facilitating design sessions to drive integration and eliminate gaps.
• Maintain a repository of processes and solution documentation, ensuring clarity and currency of the global solution.
• Maintain a solution guide detailing supported languages, currencies, and other rules, updating it as business requirements evolve.
• Ensure 100% adherence to James Hardie software development methodology and SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with workstreams and project team members to resolve conflicts and issues.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a diverse team of experienced functional and technical analysts.

What You’ll Bring: 

• 8+ years proven experience in SAP Supply Chain and Order to Cash systems.
• Experience leading the implementation of the global Supply Chain, Order to Cash, and related processes
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

What You’ll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James Hardie

• And more

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.