Global IT SAP Solution Architect Supply Chain

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Campari Group is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group’s key focus, include Aperol, Appleton Estate, Campari, SKYY, Wild Turkey and Grand Marnier. Campari Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group’s growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses. 

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries. Campari Group employs approximately 4,000 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano NV (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. For more information: http://www.camparigroup.com/en 

Campari IT is organized around Global & Regional/Local layers, the Enterprise Architecture (EAT), Platforms (SAP, Microsoft, ServiceNow), the Global Service Delivery Team and five Center of Expertise (CoE) – Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance & HR (Back Office), Business Development & Legal, Data Analytics and Data Science (DADS).  

The IT competency centers (CoE-Center of Expertise) are accountable for the development of an IT strategy for their functional area aligned to the overall Campari business objectives and requirements for business capabilities. 

The Platforms are responsible for designing, implementing, and governing the IT applications according to business requirements provided by CoEs and guidelines efined by EAT. 

Campari Group is looking to add an SAP Solution Architect Supply Chain to SAP Platform and the profile is defined below.

General Description of the Role

The Global IT SAP Platform Solution Architect Supply Chain is a pivotal role within Campari Group, directly reporting to the Global IT Sr Director SAP Platform.

This role spearheads Campari Group's Global SAP Supply Chain landscape, collaborating intensively with internal IT and Supply Chain teams, as well as external IT associates. The primary objective is to evolve, standardize, and amplify SAP Supply Chain framework, boosting supply chain capabilities, facilitating growth, and delivering tangible business outcomes. The resource will strategize global SAP Supply Chain initiatives, formulate future roadmaps, oversee the SAP Supply Chain Delivery Centre, and integrate closely with SAP and its extensive partner ecosystem.

A fusion of strategic vision and in-depth technical expertise is imperative, making this role a cornerstone of Campari Group's OneIT framework.

Engaging with Supply Chain CoE, Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, and other crucial tech platforms in a product-centric environment is crucial.

Skills in innovation, intricate problem-solving, and mastery in global settings are paramount.

Mission / Objectives

This role is dedicated to refining and expanding Campari Group's SAP Supply Chain framework, particularly through SAP MM, PP, EWM, IBP, TMS. The goal is to uplift Supply Chain functionalities, facilitating organizational growth and optimization.

Key missions include:

• Charting the direction for the global SAP Supply Chain landscape.
• Guiding the SAP Supply Chain technology lifecycle\roadmap, aligning with corporate goals.
• Maintaining relationships with the SAP Supply Chain Delivery Centre and partners.
• Ensuring synergy across varied Supply Chain sectors.
• Creating the SAP Supply Chain template for seamless integration of new ventures.
• Promoting SAP DevOps skills, emphasizing collaborative excellence.
• Driving innovation through SAP Supply Chain systems and modules like MM, PP, EWM, IBP, TMS for sustained business progression.
• To ensure thorough understanding and utilization of SAP Fiori features within the Supply Chain community.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Team Leadership

• Steer the SAP Supply Chain Delivery Centre, encompassing Technical and Functional Supply Chain sectors.
• Drive the hiring and development of the team, aiming for an elite SAP Supply Chain crew.

Business Value Realization

• Collaborate with Supply Chain CoEs and stakeholders to align visions and implement transformative SAP solutions.
• Promote inter-departmental alignment to maximize platform advantages.
• Broaden the SAP Supply Chain ecosystem, acting as the primary touchpoint for global solutions.

Project Management

• Drive the delivery of SAP Supply Chain streams, coordinating with both in-house teams and external partners.
• Outline detailed project plans in alignment with Campari OneIT's overarching strategy.

Partner Management

• Strengthen ties with SAP, maximizing benefits from global collaborations.
• Lead RFP initiatives to identify and onboard SAP Supply Chain tech partners.

Technology Leadership

• Guide SAP Supply Chain modules and systems (primarily MM, PP, EWM, IBP, TMS, …) ensuring integration with pivotal Supply Chain Legacy systems.
• Dictate the design strategy of the SAP Supply Chain landscape, centring on essential processes and functions.
• Expertise in SAP Fiori: gain deep knowledge of SAP Fiori, focusing on its application in Supply Chain. Provide guidance on SAP Fiori features within the SAP Supply Chain modules.

Best Practices

• Promote top-tier industry practices, integrating groundbreaking capabilities.
• Develop and maintain best practices, processes, and operational guidelines.

Experience & Education

• A minimum of 10 years in SAP Supply Chain roles, primarily MM \ IBP, strongly preferred also expertise on PP, EWM, TMS.
• Experience in global corporate environments is preferred.
• Strong leadership presence on an international platform.
• Thorough understanding of the relevant SAP modules.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, IT, or Computer Science.

Required Skills & Traits

• Stellar communication skills paired with a visionary mindset.
• Demonstrated aptitude in managing change and influencing stakeholders.
• Equally skilled in strategic planning and hands-on execution.
• Empathetic approach towards business users, translating requirements into solutions.
• Ability to convey ideas effectively across different business levels.

Additional Requirements

Willingness for any international travel, approximately no more that 5% annually.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

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