Upstream Supply Chain Planning Tech Team Lead

“Join a dynamic Technology and Business environment to help our Manufactures Planning Teams with solutions to improve their operational excellence”CONTEXTOur Manufactures have embarked into a journey with to accelerate digitalization and support more precise, data driven, operational inputs, based on latest technologies for Industrial Manufacturing & AnalyticsThe scope of our manufacturing operations covers 30+ sites in Europe on which 20+ in Switzerland and various business activities mainly based on watchmaking & jewellery, from traditional to more industrialized practices.HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?The role is embedded in Richemont’s Group Technology Product Domain “Operations & Services” and part of the Manufacturing Product Area.

As Upstream Supply Chain Planning Tech Team Lead, you and your team will be responsible for the analysis, design, deployment and support of the different components of our Applications supporting Planning in Manufacturing, for Strategic, Tactical and Operational planning horizons.

You will be accountable for the improvements and delivery of the applications according to the roadmap of our “Product Owner” and guidelines of our Architects.

Our scope of Upstream Supply Chain Planning includes all business processes of the value chain related to Planning for Manufacturing & Subcontracting Activities (from S&OP, MPS, MRP to handover with Operations), and its deep integration with Manufacturing & Supply Chain operations.

This scope requires specialized solutions as back-end like SAP PP, APO PP-DS and Anaplan, as well as Detailed Scheduling best of breed solutions, and Data Analytics Platforms. Our technology stack is based on a modern landscape leveraging on APIs and Event Driven Architecture for more real-time execution data driven decisions and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Define a technical Vision and maintain the roadmap in alignment with product strategy and enterprise architecture.
• In charge of managing a Technology Team of experienced Consultants in designing, deploying and supporting our solutions for our Manufactures, according to our Agile practices
• Lead, Develop and motivate your Team to propose the best solutions and continuously learn new skills and technologies
• Ensure compliance with architecture and security guardrails.
• Prepare Budget and plan your team capacity to support all the initiatives requested by our Maisons
• Liaise and be the key contact to integrate with other teams on all integration topics HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCESS WITH US?Master degree / Engineer with strong emphasis in Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing7+ years of experience, ideally with a consulting background, in contact with industrial environments in Production as well in ITStrong Experience in full Projects lifecycle deploying Manufacturing ERP from Design to Run
• Collaborative leadership and coaching mindset.
• Experience in designing business solutions based on SAP PP, APO PP-DS, ATP features, ideally completed by knowledge on Anaplan and Data Analytics Platforms
• Good understanding of architecture design principles and integration technologies such as APIsGood understanding of software development & customizing lifecycle in Agile and Scrum models
• Experience in Team Management overseeing the Design, Deployment and Support activities, including budget follow up and planning activities
• Excellent ability and experience to effectively communicate technical information to management, peers and partners.
• Fluent in French and English HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING? The role is a perfect mix between designing, building and maintaining new solutions while developing and leading an experienced agile team at the service of all our Maisons’ Manufactures
• The variety and density of initiatives with our Maisons provides a great portfolio of opportunities to always learn and develop new skills
• At Richemont we can and do discuss with all levels of technology and business, and your value-added and advice is highly appreciated by the business stakeholders.
• Your Journey With Us If your application is selected, we will reach out to you ASAP for an informal introductory call.
• The next step from there would be a first Technical interview with the Manufacturing Product Area Manager and if there is a match, you will have a personal meeting with him/her and our HR Business Partner.