IT Manager - SAP IBP & Production Scheduling

Georgia-Pacific (GP) is seeking a leader that wants to join our team that is implementing the next generation of knowledge systems centered on SAP S/4 Hana ERP for our Building Products businesses.

As a leader for the IBP and Production Scheduling area, you will work with order management, operations, and supply chain teams to develop effective end to end processes within the ERP, S&OP systems, customer experience systems, and reporting/analytics platforms that will enable the business transformation.

The ideal candidate will have in depth SAP IBP and ePP/DS system experience, knowledge of end-to-end planning and execution business processes, data management, and excellent communication skills, and experience supervising and mentoring IT professionals on large projects.

In this position you will be a leader on a matrixed cross functional team where you will use initiative, influence, and leadership skills to enable customer experiences that create value for internal and external stakeholders.

Your primary responsibilities will include:



* Your primary role as a supervisor is to utilize our management philosophy, Principled Based Management , and apply the 5 Dimensions to build a high performing organization


* Serve as primary contact between Plan to Make, Production Scheduling and IBP leadership and IT capabilities.


* Develop, motivate, and direct the functional team, leveraging their comparative advantage, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning to achieve valuable outcomes.


* Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver and support the solution including the prioritizing of requirements, making technology decisions, participating in design, build, test and sustain operations.


* Provide expert guidance and leadership in SAP domain to internal teams and external partners.


* Manage SAP technology and functions, connected applications, and interfaces or middleware integration supporting order to cash.


* Clarify strategy, scope, and end state capabilities, secure commitments, and maintain accountability for deliverables.


* Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications of business requirements


* Assist in conducting research of alternatives and cost/benefit analysis.


* Assist with the creation and impact of deployment and cutover plans, review and approve functional specifications and system configuration.


* Demonstrate a high level of ownership, leadership, initiative, and strong sense of urgency in all assignments as part of a fast-paced environment.


* Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA (HYBRID)

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Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience leading functional teams in SAP implementation and support, including at least two implementations.


* Proficient in all aspects of SAP implementation methodologies: Applications, Configurations, Integrations, Data, Se...