SAP Supply Chain Lead

Job Title: SAP Supply Chain Lead

Location: Shipley (with occasional travel to Leeds site)

Salary: £60,000 + 15% Bonus

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (BUPA), Death in Service (7x salary), Pension up to 9% employer contribution

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced SAP Supply Chain Lead to oversee the implementation of SAP across our machine tool manufacturing operations. You’ll act as the key link between business stakeholders and the SAP team, ensuring that all supply chain processes are effectively mapped, configured, and embedded.

Key Responsibilities

Lead SAP supply chain workstreams across Materials Management, Production Planning, Sales and Distribution, Warehouse Management, and Project System
Translate supply chain requirements into SAP functional specifications
Configure procurement processes, including requisitions, orders, and supplier records
Integrate direct and indirect purchasing workflows into SAP
Support planning strategies, routings, and capacity planning within Production Planning
Align sales order processes and customer fulfilment within Sales and Distribution
Define warehouse structures and oversee goods movement within Warehouse Management
Support project tracking, costing, and milestone billing within Project System
Coordinate data migration, validation, and ongoing governance of supply chain master data
Deliver training, user testing, and go-live support for supply chain users
Drive continuous improvement of SAP supply chain processes post-implementation

Key Requirements

Minimum 7 years of supply chain experience, including 3 years in SAP implementation (ideally S/4HANA)
Hands-on expertise with SAP’s Materials Management, Production Planning, Sales and Distribution, Warehouse Management, and Project System modules
Strong background in manufacturing environments, ideally within precision engineering
In-depth understanding of bills of materials, planning systems, and operational processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Detail-focused with strong analytical and change management capabilities

Working Pattern

Minimum 35 hours per week with flexible admin hours
On-site parking available