Manager (Expert) Logistics Execution Systems - Systems Architect 2

Goal of Function:

• Ensuring appropriate implementation of logistics business processes based on the requirements of the Fresenius Medical Care business units within the Fresenius Medical Care IT system landscape.
• Independent assumption and responsibility for project management tasks and coordination tasks, as well as development and responsibility for the demand management process for the Logistics Execution area. Ensuring business continuity as well as coordination and independent implementation of continuous improvement processes within the global FME logistics business processes.
• Designs and develops system architectures and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology. Develops system element architecture and designs and interfaces definitions. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
• Analysis of system configurations and parameters that influence logistics processes.
• Coordination of design and development activities in the area of logistics IT systems. The functions form the interface between operational business and IT service providers (e.g. FDT, CAP Gemini)
• Leading optimization projects in the area of logistics IT systems.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Project management and Subproject management in the area of implementation of MM/Purchasing and Logistics applications
• Independent lead of projects / development service providers to achieve project goals according to set expectations
• Manage processes and service providers related to maintenance activities
• Designs and develops system architectures and defines key capabilities and performance requirements. Defines total systems design and technology. Develops system element architecture and designs and interfaces definitions. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
• Applies advanced subject matter expertise in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Make decisions on complex issues and ambiguous matters, and provides direction regarding approach and priorities.
• Interacts with internal stakeholders, including global, regional and national management as well as external stakeholders which may include clients and customers.
• Solutions require consideration of impact on operational and financial dimensions of the business.
• Improves existing methods, techniques and/or processes across job areas.
• Problems and issues faced are, in general, difficult and often complex.
• Project work related to Supply Chain Management projects
• Independently carry out activities such as training, documentation, testing and validation tasks
• Independent control and coordination of external consultants
• Project fulfillment in terms of time, cost and quality
• Completeness of work documentation (design, development, maintenance)
• Timely identification of risks and problems. Initiation of appropriate measures to avoid and prevent risks and problems.
• Complete and regular project reporting
• Feedback from customers and disciplinary superiors

Education & Qualifications:

• Successfully completed degree in economics, industrial engineering or business informatics alternative comparable education.
• Bachelor's degree and 8-12+ years of experience or
• Master's degree and 6+ years of experience
• Min. 8-12 years relevant work experience in the area of Supply Chain Management (ideally as an external or internal consultant).
• Very good experience in SAP R/3 (WM, LE), SAP EWM as well as knowledge of interfaces to other SAP modules (SD, FI, PP)
• Under general direction, works on extremely complex matters and assignments of large scope, impact, and importance, where business acumen, leadership and /or ingenuity are required
• Very good analytical skills
• Very good process and system knowledge
• Very good communication and social skills
• Service orientation
• Very good knowledge in presentation techniques and tools
• Very good knowledge in project management techniques and tools
• Excellent knowledge of Logistics Execution processes
• Excellent knowledge of MM/Purchasing and SRM processes
• Knowledge of application development and implementation
• Business Process Modeling
• Project Management Methods
• Presentation experience
• Business fluent in English and German (spoken and written).
• Another language is an advantage (e.g.: Spanish, Portuguese etc.)
• Good knowledge of FME products ( Product Business )
• Willingness to travel