SAP Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and  capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what's being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.

The SAP Supply Chain and Logistics Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping, delivering, and supporting SAP capabilities across Cognex's global Supply Chain, Logistics, and Global Trade functions. This leader will guide a global team, partner closely with business and IT stakeholders, and drive scalable solutions that improve operational performance, strengthen service quality, and support long‑term transformation. The ideal candidate brings deep SAP supply chain expertise, strong people leadership, and a proven ability to deliver high‑quality solutions in complex, global environments.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, based out of our corporate headquarters in Natick, MA.

• Define and advance the SAP roadmap supporting Cognex's global Supply Chain, Logistics, and Global Trade functions, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise architecture.
• Lead delivery, enhancement, and ongoing support of SAP solutions across core supply chain and logistics domains, including MM, PP, QM, PLM, LE, GTS, and IBP.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global SAP team, establishing clear priorities, building capability, and driving accountability for delivery excellence and service quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leaders on strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and opportunities to modernize supply chain processes and platforms.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Global Trade stakeholders to understand business priorities, translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions, and identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and delivery teams to support roadmap planning, future‑state design, integration strategy, and alignment to SAP standards and governance.
• Manage vendors, system integrators, and offshore resources to ensure quality execution, effective support, and strong cost and delivery performance.
• Ensure stable system operations, SLA performance, timely issue resolution, and disciplined root cause analysis for complex functional and technical issues.
• Lead SAP projects and enhancements from planning through delivery, ensuring solutions are implemented on time, within budget, and with measurable business value.
• Oversee cross‑functional integration between SAP modules and third‑party platforms to support reliable, end‑to‑end business processes.
• Apply Agile ways of working and continuous improvement practices to enhance delivery speed, solution quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support S/4
  
  HANA modernization and cloud integration initiatives while helping drive greater process consistency and scalability across global operations.

• Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to define scalable, cross‑functional solutions that meet business requirements while aligning with SAP best practices and standards.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Agile mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivery outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive SAP experience across implementation,…