Manager, IT ERP - SAP Supply Chain

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is based on‑site and requires four days per week in the Brea office to support collaboration and business needs.

The Manager, IT ERP - SAP Supply Chain serves as Envista's senior functional authority for SAP supply chain capabilities across Materials Management (MM), Warehouse Management (WM), Logistics Execution (LE), Logistics General (LO), Quality Management (QM), Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), Supply Network Collaboration (SNC), Global Trade Services (GTS), cross-application components, and SAP label printing. The role translates complex procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics, quality, trade, and regulatory requirements into solution direction across a global, multi-brand SAP environment.

This role provides functional governance rather than hands-on configuration, directing the Managed Service Provider (MSP), reviewing and approving functional designs and system changes, setting delivery priorities, and holding partners accountable for quality, controls, and service performance across the supply chain domain.

The position partners with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Trade Compliance, Manufacturing, Internal Audit, IT Compliance, and other ERP stakeholders to protect end-to-end process integrity, strengthen harmonization and audit readiness, and advance the supply chain P2D roadmap and S/4HANA transformation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAP Supply Chain Functional Governance

• Serve as the primary internal functional authority across the supply chain SAP domains, translating business requirements into functional specifications and solution direction for MSP development and configuration teams

• Review, validate, and approve functional designs, configuration documents, test scripts, and solution proposals produced by the MSP across all in-scope module areas

• Lead requirements gathering, process analysis, and fit-gap assessments for change requests and project initiatives affecting MM, WM, LE, LO, QM, APO, SNC, GTS, cross-application components, and label printing

• Govern integration between supply chain modules and adjacent SAP areas, including PP, SD, and FI/CO, to maintain consistent and controlled process, master data, and document flows

• Govern advanced planning and supplier collaboration processes, including demand planning inputs, supply network collaboration, and global available-to-promise, directing the MSP on design and issue resolution

• Provide functional oversight for GTS processes, including sanctioned-party screening, customs management, export and import controls, and trade compliance across operating geographies

• Govern cross-application components, including document structures, classification frameworks, master data standards, and batch-related processes

• Oversee SAP label-printing governance within WM, including label design, output determination, and integration with label-management solutions

MSP Governance & AMS Oversight

• Act as the functional escalation authority for supply chain P2D incidents, enhancements, and projects, directing the MSP on resolution approach, solution design, and acceptance criteria

• Set priorities for MSP resources within the supply chain domain, review work outputs, and enforce quality, delivery, and service-level standards

• Lead recurring MSP governance reviews, address service or quality gaps, and escalate delivery risks as appropriate

• Oversee user acceptance testing and sign-off for supply chain P2D system changes before deployment

• Drive continuous improvement across procurement cycle time, inventory accuracy, warehouse throughput, trade compliance, and planning effectiveness

Roadmap & Landscape Rationalization

• Define and maintain the supply chain P2D functional roadmap aligned with operational and digital strategy, prioritizing harmonization, simplification, and capability improvements across the brand portfolio

• Represent the supply chain P2D workstream in S/4HANA rollout and enhancement initiatives across business units from blueprint through hypercare

• Support acquisition integration by assessing acquired-company supply chain SAP configurations and directing harmonization into the Envista landscape

• Drive cross-brand standardization of purchasing, inventory, warehousing, planning, and logistics processes by identifying configuration variations and directing scalable improvements through the MSP

• Partner with Manufacturing P2D and O2C functional SMEs to support end-to-end alignment across Plan to Deliver and Order to Cash value chains

• Develop and maintain process flows, business requirements, functional specifications, standard operating procedures, and training materials across the supply chain domain

• Mentor business analysts and junior functional resources supporting the supply chain domain

Controls, SOX, Trade Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure supply chain P2D processes adhere to Envista internal controls, SOX requirements, and applicable trade and regulatory standards

• Maintain disciplined change management, including change freezes around close and audit periods, and ensure complete, audit-ready documentation for supply chain-impacting system changes

• Ensure GTS processes support applicable export and import regulations, trade sanctions, and customs requirements across operating geographies

• Support GxP validation activities for applicable supply chain system changes, including QM inspection processes, batch management, validation protocols, and change control documentation

• Partner with Internal Audit and IT Compliance on walkthroughs, control testing, remediation, and audit readiness for supply chain configurations and master data

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of SAP functional experience with deep expertise in MM, WM, and LE and working knowledge across LO, QM, APO, SNC, GTS, cross-application components, and label printing

• Deep working knowledge of MM processes, including purchasing, goods receipt, inventory management, vendor master, invoice verification, and consignment processing

• Strong working knowledge of WM, including warehouse structures, storage-type strategies, transfer orders, goods movements, and warehouse activity monitoring

• Strong working knowledge of LE, including inbound and outbound delivery, shipment execution, transportation planning, packing, and goods issue and receipt

• Working knowledge of SAP QM, including inspection lots, quality notifications, usage decisions, certificates of analysis, and GxP-relevant quality processes

• Working knowledge of SAP APO or IBP, SNC, and GTS processes

• Familiarity with SAP cross-application components, including document management, classification, and master data frameworks, and with SAP label printing within WM

• Proven experience directing or governing SAP delivery in a managed services model, including setting priorities, reviewing work, and holding an MSP accountable to functional standards

• Experience in complex, multi-entity, multi-country SAP environments with global supply chain operations

• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA

• Excellent analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

REQUIRED FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE:

Core Supply Chain Execution

• Materials management, purchasing, inventory management, warehouse structures, goods movements, inbound and outbound delivery, packing, shipment execution, transportation planning, and goods issue and receipt

Quality, Planning & Collaboration

• Quality inspection and notification processes, demand and supply planning, global available-to-promise, supplier collaboration, vendor-managed inventory, and supplier scheduling

Global Trade & Cross-Application

• Sanctioned-party screening, customs management, export and import controls, document management, classification, master data, batch-related processes, and label printing

Controls & Integration

• SOX controls, GxP validation, trade compliance, change management, audit readiness, and integration across PP, SD, FI/CO, and related supply chain processes

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the medical device, dental, or life sciences industry with exposure to GxP validation, FDA regulations, or EU MDR compliance

• Familiarity with serialization, Unique Device Identification, or track-and-trace requirements in a regulated distribution environment

• Experience with SAP Extended Warehouse Management as a successor to classic WM

• Experience with SAP Transportation Management or integration with third-party logistics platforms

• Familiarity with SAP Ariba or comparable procurement platforms integrated with SAP MM

• Exposure to SAP Integrated Business Planning as a successor to APO

• SAP certification in MM, WM, EWM, or Supply Chain

• Experience working with a large-scale Application Management Services partner

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Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

Operating Company:

Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more at http://envistaco.com.

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