SAP AFS or SAP Apparel and Footwear

Job Title: SAP AFS or SAP Apparel and Footwear
Location: Greensboro, NC (Hybrid)
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Description:

This role will be responsible for the overall strategy, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our supply chain systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the apparel and fashion industry, and a proven track record of successful SAP AFS implementations and management.

Responsibilities:

• SAP AFS Expertise: Oversee the management and optimization of our customized SAP AFS environment, including configuration, customization, integration, and upgrades.
• Project Management: Lead and manage complex IT projects related to supply chain, retail, and e-commerce systems, including implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. Utilize project management methodologies to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery. Following SAP RICEF methodologies.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders across various departments (e.g., operations, inventory, finance, retail, e-commerce, sourcing) to understand their needs and translate them into effective IT solutions.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve critical system issues and provide timely support to business users.

Required Skills :

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on supply chain systems within the apparel and fashion industry, preferred with EDI experience.
• Extensive experience with SAP AFS implementation, configuration, customization, and support.
• Experience working with onsite and offshore AMS providers for project delivery and support.
• Deep understanding of apparel and fashion business processes, including order to cash, procure to pay, forecast to stock, logistics, and retail, e-commerce.
• Experience with 3PL environment, integration with Nexus infor, inspectorio, NuOrder, Teamworks, and Shopify is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects and leading SAP configuration and development teams.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with senior executives, business partners, IT peers, and external vendors.
• Excellent organization skills, project management, resource planning, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and analytical skills.

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