IT Manager - Supply Chain Management

Manager IT - Supply Chain Management

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Manager IT - Supply Chain Management

Location(s)

Pune

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Service Ownership & Operational Excellence

• Own end-to-end IT delivery and operations for SAP ECC modules supporting supply chain (APO, Faas, MM, WM, PP, QM, LE).
• Ensure system reliability, secure operations, and SLA adherence across procurement, manufacturing, inventory, quality, and warehouse management.
• Drive incident resolution, root cause analysis, and ongoing service optimization.
• Lead change and lifecycle management (enhancements, patches, archiving, compliance readiness) for supply chain systems.

Business Relationship Management

• Act as the strategic IT partner for global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Lead solutioning and prioritization of IT enhancements to support business capabilities like demand-supply planning, inventory optimization, procurement compliance, and production execution.
• Facilitate requirement gathering workshops and support fit-gap analysis for business transformation programs.
• Ensure strong integration with upstream (Sales, Customer Service) and downstream (Logistics, Finance) processes for E2E process orchestration.

Innovation, Automation & Transformation

• Identify and implement automation opportunities in procurement, MRP runs, warehouse operations, and production order processing.
• Drive harmonization of supply chain processes across plants and business units to enable standardization and scalability.
• Enable seamless data integration with external systems and logistics partners via middleware tools like Boomi.
• Partner with data and analytics teams to provide supply chain visibility through dashboards and exception reporting (e.g., OTIF, stock aging, inventory turns).

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage AMS partners and project vendors for delivery excellence in SAP Supply Chain solutions.
• Govern partner performance through SLAs, KPIs, structured reviews, and escalation frameworks.
• Ensure vendors follow compliance, cybersecurity, and IT governance protocols.
• Stay abreast of SAP roadmap (including S/4HANA Supply Chain innovations) and recommend future-ready solutions.

• Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Information Systems.
• 10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles supporting global Supply Chain functions.
• Strong domain knowledge in SAP ECC MM, WM, PP, QM, and Logistics Execution modules.
• Proven track record of managing manufacturing, procurement, and warehouse operations through SAP.
• Experience in integrated planning and shop floor execution, and interfacing with MES or external WMS systems.
• Expertise in middleware integration platforms (e.g., Boomi) and master data management (SAP MDM).
• Understanding of compliance, quality, and audit controls in supply chain systems.
• ITIL, PMP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving approach with an automation-first attitude.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills across Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing global vendor teams and delivering in matrix environments.
• Agile, hands-on leader with a focus on continuous improvement, simplification, and standardization.
• Eagerness to learn and lead through change in a dynamic business environment.

Experience Level

Mid Level