US IT Operations & ERP Lead

Making Better Happen™

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet. From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant‑based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant.

And it's not just food – we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Every one of us works towards our shared purpose:
Making Better Happen™. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together. Join nearly 4,000 like‑minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.

Build a better future as a US IT Operations & ERP Lead in Edison, NJ.

Compensation Range: $195,795 – $239,305. Possible Bonus: 10%.

The IT operations and ERP lead will manage the day‑to‑day functionality of the US IT group and will also have a hands‑on leadership role in the design and implementation of a new ERP system for the US company (SAP). The leader will budget, plan, and execute ongoing local business support through effective prioritization, delegation, and resource management. The leader is responsible for designing and executing a project plan to replace the local ERP tools and will have governance over other various ERP initiatives and large enterprise projects.

The leader will innovate while providing guidance to the business on successful project management and will also be expected to lead and develop teams of internal and external partners.

• Managing implementing complex solutions, modifications, or enhancements to existing ERP and related applications
• Budgeting, planning, and executing large‑scale, multi‑site ERP projects with support from global and regional resources
• Knowledge of multiple full SAP project life cycles and ASAP methodology, from project initiation to go‑live implementation and follow‑on support
• Implementation of new features and functions and leading external partners, who provide programming and other technical expertise
• Co‑ordinating plans and executing projects that bolt on to ERP solutions such as CRM, Transportation Management, Expense Reporting, Demand and capacity planning, supply chain logistics, Commodity Trading, product data management, EDI solutions, labeling, training/e‑learning and other related applications
• Select, supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned staff, establishing work rules and performance standards through conducting performance evaluations
• Develop goals and objectives
• Responsible for training and motivating subordinates in order to encourage staff to reach their full potential and meet changing system demands
• Seek out, bid out/select business partners with regard to ERP solutions, in co‑ordination with global ERP management
• Contribute to technical discussions with integration know‑how

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, a master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years overall experience, minimum of 6 in relevant or related industries. ERP and related project leadership in a global process manufacturing environment
• At least 3 years of experience working with global teams of IT and global business users is critical
• Experience leading teams and cross‑functional teams
• Prior SAP/ERP implementation experience is a must

• Career paths, training and development, e‑learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting at date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000‑$1,500
• We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
• Recognition incentives for service and peer‑to‑peer recognition

Director

Full‑time

Information Technology

Food Production

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