What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Business Process Excellence SAP S/4HANA – Inbound to Outbound position at ZEISS Group?
About Us:
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
Location: Hybrid position. Location options include:
White Plains, NY
Dublin, CA
Hebron, KY
Maple Grove, MN
Wixom, MI
What’s the role?
The Manager Business Process Excellence – Inbound to Outbound is responsible for leading the transformation and enhancement of all logistics and distribution processes within ZEISS. This role is instrumental in integrating SAP S/4HANA solutions to streamline and optimize everything from warehouse management to transportation, ensuring high efficiency and effectiveness across the supply chain.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
Extended Warehouse Management: Oversee the implementation of SAP S/4HANA for Extended Warehouse Management, enhancing both inbound and outbound logistics operations. Focus on optimizing production supply and incorporating the use of mobile devices in warehouse operations.
Transportation Management: Lead initiatives to streamline freight order management, route planning, and freight settlement. Develop strategies to reduce transportation costs and improve delivery timelines.
Quality Management: Manage quality control processes, including claim management and quality inspections, to maintain high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.
3PL Integration: Enhance technical and process interfaces with third-party logistics providers to ensure seamless operations and improved service levels.
Leadership and Strategic Planning: Moderate between various ZEISS functions and process experts in a goal-oriented manner. Steer and orchestrate external consulting support within your workstream, ensuring alignment with the overall transformation strategy.
Change Management and Communication: Implement change management strategies effectively and communicate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure understanding and support for new processes.
Do you qualify?
Master’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field.
Extensive experience managing projects in the area of business process excellence, especially involving SAP ERP transformations with a focus on Extended Warehouse Management and Transportation Management.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent communication and change management skills.
Nice to Haves:
Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills
Advanced project management capabilities.
Robust analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with diverse teams and influencing leadership.
Proficient in change management, capable of driving change across the organization.
The annual pay range for this position is $140,000 – $160,000
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
- The list goes on!
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Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000
