Our client, is one of the few multinational organizations that had its beginnings in Nigeria. From a small family owned operation at inception, we have grown to become the predominant bottler of alcohol-free beverages in Nigeria, responsible for the manufacture and sale of different brands. And they require the services of Business Process Experts.
JOB TITLE Business Process Experts- SAP Wave 2(Logistics and Supply Chain)
REF:CODE BPE 001
DEPARTMENT Business Process Excellence
REPORTS TO Business Process Leader (Block) and Region Supply Chain Director (Dotted)
JOB OBJECTIVE / ROLE DEFINITION
• The incumbent is responsible for acquiring scheduled training on SAP wave 2 relevant Modules and deployment such training to pertinent operatives and users in his/her region for skills and capability development.
• The person shall also be responsible for piloting implementation of SAP wave 2 in the region from Manufacturing perspective to ensure that Project is delivered as per agreed scope, on schedule and within budgeted cost.
• The Regional Business Process Expert shall also be a coordinating unit and link between Head Office SAP Team and his/her region on information/data gathering, resources allocation and reports rendition from implementation stage to SAP Go Live.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

(A ) Management
• Strategy execution
• Execution excellence
• Operational planning
• Productivity
• Compliance (EU, SOX etc.)
• Crisis management (IMCR)
Responsibility
• Creates a platform for linkage between regional manufacturing operations and Head Office SAP Team
• Resolves business issues in areas that impact the ability of the regional project team to deliver on key objectives
• Be responsible for talent identification resource planning and allocation with the region
• Manages the execution of system unit, training of end-users and other SAP initiatives within the region
• Plan, monitor and control the quality aspects of team deliverable s in alignment with HQ Manufacturing team
• Ensures timely delivery of team deliverers.
• Performs detail reviews of all interim and final outputs required to complete from his/her region to achieve complete data in Manufacturing
• Ensures effective post-implementation support is established for all Manufacturing activities in the region
• Coordinates accurate Data capturing system for SAP implementation
• Conduct formal reviews at the completion of each task assigned and document learnings for future reference
• Proactively anticipate possible operational hitch occasioned by new system and be responsible for escalating to Business Process Leader where appropriate
• Ensure training of all regional end-users planned and executed with knowledge validation.
(B) Business/ Financials
• Profit, economic profit
• Sales, volume
• Cost/operating expense
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensures optimal utilization of the technology solutions
• Delivery on information technology deployment post go-live
• Is accountable for developing the training materials related to locally customized processes and technology within the overall training approach
• Supports the HQ SAP Team in monitoring and improving automation and utilization of the technology solutions relevant to the function.
• Maintains budgets discipline on travel and hotel spends
(C.) People Development
• Pipeline development
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Selects key users an Champions carefully for his/her region
• Organizes training and coaching for , Key-user and Champions capability development.
• Review training material and organize end-user development thru training, knowledge validation and coaching. Certify End users confirming their readiness for working with the processes and with the technology solutions
• Set up performance Objectives for end/key users and conduct appraisals and development sessions as per Performance management schedules.
(D.) Corporate Social Responsibility
• Quality ,Safety and health Environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Understands health, safety and environmental aspects of their own job and fully comply with them
• Ensure Project quality thru suitable toll gate reviews.
(E.) Leadership
• Change leadership
• Functional capability
• Employee
• Engagement satisfaction
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Communicate and manage change implementation of the process improvements across all plants and depots in the region
• Work with Change & Communication Manager to ensure region-wise acceptance and enthusiasm around Wave 2 Project in the region and relevant stake holders
(F.) Growth & Innovations
• New products
• New Processes
• New Technologies .
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Understands the Innovation agenda in SAP Wave 2 and ensures communication of such new ideas to all stakeholders in the region.
G.) Relationship
• Relationships at all levels of the function Opinion leaders and other important stakeholders Coca-Cola System
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain close Collaboration and relationship with Plant Managers and Plant Head of Departments to ensure required support for Project is available.
• Act as a linkage between Plants in his/her region and HQ SAP Team.
CAPABILITIES REQUIRED
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS CRITICAL FOR THE ROLE
• Deep Functional Knowledge of Supply Chain Processes (Manufacturing /Plant Maintenance)Planning and Organization
• Project Management
• Coaching and People Development
• Presentation skills
• SAP/ ERP knowledge (preferred)
• Communication
• Training and Knowledge validation
• Documenting As is Business processed
• Understanding Complex, detailed Business process documents and being able to explain to operating persons.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED (Expand on competencies & Skills)
• University degree in sciences or any numerate course.
• Total 5 to 7 years of professional experience with increasing management responsibilities and roles in manufacturing area.
• Ability to read, understand and analyze complex and integrated business process documents.
• Person should be fluent with Computer usage specially with Microsoft office.
Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and CV as an attachment in MS Word or PDF format to: aetinigeria@gmail.com, stating the position and the job reference code as the subject of the e-mail address. Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication