Sr Director - Supply Chain Modernization

Sr. Director – Supply Chain Modernization

The MT Sr Director – Supply Chain Modernization is accountable for defining and executing the multi‑year technology and process transformation roadmap for the Supply Chain. This role leads the MT Supply Chain Modernization Team, ensuring strategic initiatives are aligned to the USPD SCO Modernization office. The role serves as the single point of accountability for SCO modernization office, spanning planning, prioritization, delivery governance, and value realization across Supply Chain platforms, processes, and operating models.

The Senior Director partners closely with Supply Chain Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, and external system integrators to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

• Define and own the end‑to‑end Supply Chain modernization strategy, aligned to enterprise goals and long‑term business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain a multi‑year transformation roadmap, balancing near‑term operational stability with long‑term modernization objectives.
• Translate executive priorities into sequenced initiatives, investment cases, and measurable outcomes.
• Identify and implement tactical solutions that bring high efficiencies and savings.
• Align, define, and coordinate analytics strategy and AI strategy for Supply Chain.
• Lead the Supply Chain Modernization Office, providing governance across major transformation initiatives such as planning platforms, execution systems, and network modernization.
• Own portfolio intake, prioritization, and dependency management across Supply Chain programs.
• Ensure consistent delivery standards, milestone tracking, and risk management across all modernization efforts.
• Partner with delivery teams for major S/4 Implementations to drive Supply Chain strategy.
• Own modernization Cap Ex and OpEx planning, including CAR development, investment trade‑offs, and value realization tracking.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain leadership to identify cost‑offset opportunities, sequencing decisions, and funding strategies.
• Ensure modernization investments deliver clear business value and ROI.
• Partner with Operations and Technology leaders to stabilize legacy platforms while executing transformation.
• Establish clear transition paths from project delivery to business‑as‑usual operations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain and Technology executives on modernization strategy, progress, and risks.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across Supply Chain Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Product, and external partners.
• Communicate progress through MBRs, QBRs, and executive updates with a focus on outcomes and value.
• Build and lead a high‑performing modernization leadership team, including directors, program leaders, and architects.
• Set clear accountability, develop talent, and ensure succession planning for critical roles.
• Foster a culture of execution discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Enterprise‑wide impact across Supply Chain planning, execution, and operations.
• Accountability for large, complex transformation programs with significant financial and operational exposure.
• Direct influence on service levels, cost structure, and scalability of Supply Chain operations.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain technology, transformation, or large‑scale enterprise programs.
• Proven leadership of multi‑year modernization initiatives in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and investment portfolios.
• Deep understanding of supply chain systems, processes, and operating models.
• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of AI and experience deploying those technologies in a supply chain environment.

• SAP S/4 Supply Chain (or equivalent) experience driving transformation.
• Strategic Planning and Execution.
• Building Relationships and Influencing Others.
• Business Enterprise Knowledge.
• Change Advocacy and Innovation.
• Consulting and Risk Management with result…