SAP Supply chain Leader

Job Title: SAP Supply chain Leader

Job Code: ABBVJP00032409

Location: Lake County, IL (Onsite: J41 building)

Assignment Duration: Through End of 2027

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Leads & Managers Mainstream III to join our Supply Chain Technology team. This senior-level role focuses on managing and advancing supply chain systems, ensuring business processes and technology work in tandem to deliver value. The role combines leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on engagement with SAP and analytics platforms.

The position requires strong stakeholder management, strategic vision, and the ability to lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, SAP-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple supply chain initiatives, ensuring projects deliver value, on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand long-term vision, needs, and objectives.
• Contribute to strategic roadmap development for supply chain systems.
• Support and manage SAP ERP systems, including modules MM, WM, and EWM.
• Engage with transportation management and visibility solutions, ensuring integration and effectiveness.
• Translate high-level business requirements into actionable solutions.
• Partner with solution architects and project leads to assess system capabilities.
• Apply data-driven approaches using analytics platforms like Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Facilitate understanding of system changes and support business-led Change Management initiatives.
• Act as a liaison across cross-functional teams, maintaining strong communication and collaboration.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: 10+ years of overall professional experience, including solid supply chain experience.
• Strong experience in supply chain execution and end-to-end operations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple projects and initiatives.
• Deep understanding of business processes and supporting systems.
• SAP ERP experience strongly preferred; knowledge of SAP HANA is a plus.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management systems (e.g., SAP TM, Blue Yonder).
• Strong analytical and business analysis skills; data-driven mindset required.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in supply chain digital transformation or digitalization initiatives is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment: on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in regulated manufacturing industries (pharma, life sciences, or similar).
• Program management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mentor teams and influence without direct authority.
• Soft skills: clear communication, strong presentation, and collaborative mindset.