L'Oreal IT Americas is looking for an SAP Lead, IT Supply Chain & Finance to lead the Canada Supply Chain & Finance team based out of Montreal. The primary focus of the Lead role is to ensure successful on time, on budget and quality implementation of all Supply Chain and Finance systems of L'Oreal Canada. The position will drive the internal strategic direction focused on maximizing the collaboration of enterprise wide technology solutions, crossing business units to drive productivity. You must be a strategic leader who is detail-oriented, collaborative and adaptable with a commitment to results and quality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proven ability to build strong working relationships with all levels within the organization is essential, as well as ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
Participate in development of strategic planning and act as thought leader within the business and IT.
Provide the service areas with strategy and transition planning (road maps) for all technology investments, business applications support (software and people) and methods and procedures (process and tools) and manage governance working with the Strategy & Governance team.
Oversee different programs and projects working with solution architects, design and build teams, provide guidance and ensure business needs are being met or exceeded.
Ensure proper change management and day-to-day of operations across supply chain & finance of IT organization.
Establish innovation ideas for growth of the business utilizing current and emerging technologies.
Provide leadership and direction to IT and business units in developing and maintaining effective and efficient programs and development of new technical solutions.
Manage a diverse workforce, grow organizational talent, with career paths and personal development opportunities, and retain our best talent.
Ensure operational compliance and risk is well managed and acceptable.
Relate new technologies to business issues and maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies. Identify where the business unit is falling short and provide recommendations.
Monitor, audit and coordinate IT activities of other IT departments and business units to remain abreast of the status of technology activities and development initiatives.