Manage the design, configuration, and maintenance of all Supply Chain Processes in SAP (S4 HANA)
Own the end-to-end SAP enabled supply chain lifecycle ensuring seamless integration across demand planning, supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer fulfillment
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, FI, etc.)
Monitor and resolve data quality issues using SAP tools and third-party solutions
Master Data Governance & Strategy
Define and execute SAP enabled supply chain governance frameworks with a strong focus on manufacturing operations, plant execution, and production control
Establish governance policies, controls, and decision rights for production planning, materials management, shop floor execution, quality management, inventory control, and manufacturing logistics
Own global manufacturing process standards and templates across SAP S/4HANA modules including PP, MM, QM, EWM, SD, FI/CO, and integrations with PLM and MES
Ensure tight alignment between manufacturing strategy, capacity planning, cost controls, and SAP digital transformation initiatives
Govern end to end manufacturing flows from product introduction and engineering change through production, staging, warehousing, and outbound fulfillment
Establish governance for production master data and execution structures (BOMs, Routings, Work Centers, Production Versions, Recipes) to ensure accurate planning, costing, and execution
Drive standardization and compliance across make to stock, make to order, engineer to order, and configure to order manufacturing models
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead a team of data analysts or specialists, providing guidance and performance management
Partner closely with Plant Leadership, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure SAP solutions support real world manufacturing constraints and shop floor needs
Serve as the escalation point for cross plant and cross functional manufacturing issues, ensuring alignment between Digital teams, plant operations, and business leadership
Project & Change Management
Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging SAP to reduce downtime, improve throughput, optimize capacity utilization, and lower manufacturing costs
Manage change requests and ensure proper documentation and testing
Reporting & Analytics
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor data quality KPIs
Provide insights and recommendations based on data trends and anomalies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience
6-8 years of SAP experience, with at least 3 years in leading SAP Supply Chain management, preferably in a global enterprise environment
2-4 years of leadership experience
Proven track record of leading SAP projects and managing cross-functional teams
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead cross‑functional digital transformation initiatives
Experience with SAP S/4HANA RISE implementation
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred Skills:
10+ years of SAP experience, with at least 3 years in leading SAP Supply Chain management, preferably in a global enterprise environment
SAP Certification
Knowledge of MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM, IBP, FI/CO
Experience working in multi plant, multi country SAP landscapes
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management methodologies
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Remote work optionsEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company
Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Digital SAP Manager - Supply Chain to join our team. The Digital SAP Manager - Supply Chain will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP solutions as part of our Digital Transformation journey. This role is responsible for aligning SAP capabilities with business goals across planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution. The manager will collaborate closely with Master Data, OTC, Finance, IT, and external partners to deliver scalable, integrated solutions aligned with enterprise digital strategy. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive everything we do.
Location: Plymouth, MN - Hybrid or Remote
Daikinapplied · Plymouth, MN 55441