Director, IT - Supply Planning & Sourcing

Director, IT - Supply Planning & Sourcing

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The Director – Supply Chain Planning & Sourcing is a senior strategic partner and thought leader responsible for modernizing and elevating global Supply Chain Planning & Sourcing through next‑generation ERP capabilities and advanced digital supply chain technologies. This leader will shape and execute the digital vision for Planning & Sourcing, driving transformation through cloud ERP, agentic AI, automation, and real‑time insights across the entire value chain.

As a key influencer across both Business and IT, this role will champion agility, visibility, and resilience while building world‑class, future‑ready capabilities.

Job will be ON SITE - DEERFIELD

• Define and lead the technology strategy and 3‑year digital roadmap for Planning & Sourcing, fully aligned to business priorities and enterprise value creation.
• Ensure all IT initiatives directly advance strategic goals across procurement, planning, logistics, inventory, and supplier management.
• Partner closely with Planning, Sourcing, and IT leadership to deliver IT‑enabled process transformation that modernizes and harmonizes global capabilities.
• Lead enterprise initiatives to digitize and optimize end‑to‑end Planning & Sourcing through SAP cloud ERP, agentic AI, digital planning tools, and modern sourcing platforms.
• Champion adoption of real‑time analytics, control towers, and AI‑driven intelligence to enhance strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and ESG outcomes.
• Promote end‑to‑end data visibility, transparency, and accessibility across the value chain.

• Partner as a trusted technology advisor to Planning & Sourcing leadership.
• Own and strengthen the business–IT relationship for global Planning & Sourcing functions.
• Drive system enablement of end‑to‑end business processes using industry‑leading, SAP‑driven best practices.
• Collaborate across IT to design scalable, pragmatic solutions that address operational challenges and unlock strategic value.
• Translate Planning & Sourcing needs into technology capabilities that improve forecasting accuracy, demand planning, supplier engagement, and sourcing efficiency.

• Lead change management and project execution for major IT‑enabled transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver end‑to‑end project leadership—ensuring successful deployment, user adoption, value realization, and long‑term sustainability.
• Use structured methodologies to ensure seamless integration, process adherence, and effective adoption for global teams.
• Deliver transformational milestones on time and within budget, while ensuring business readiness.
• Own the value realization agenda, driving adoption and continuously refining the operating model.
• Define, measure, and report key metrics to demonstrate performance improvement and business value tied to transformation initiatives.

• Partner with business and IT teams to continuously improve capabilities, tools, and processes.
• Prioritize IT demand based on impact, ROI, and urgency, while facilitating effective governance for resource alignment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards across diverse Planning & Sourcing environments.
• Lead the advancement of real‑time data, KPIs, and…