IT Manager II, PTM Planning
Hercules, CA

Job Description

Overview

Bio-rad is looking for an IT Manager PTM (Plan to Make) Planning to support its global organization. As part of the Global ERP team, this position will lead an internal and consultant team to work with Bio-Rad colleagues worldwide to implement and stabilize the SAP ERP system, as well as, direct operational support personnel in the Global Manufacturing and Quality Management processes. The position requires an analytical, well-organized, and well-rounded leader with strong Supply Chain process experience. The candidate must have strong business knowledge, the ability to be hands-on, and a desire to "dive into the details."

Responsibilities

* The position will focus on Global Planning aspects of the PTM (Plan to Make) Team processes.
* Below are a few of the major business processes areas:
* Demand Planning.
* Supply Planning.
* Available to Promise.
* Material Requirements Planning (MRP).


* Working with the Bio-Rad PTM team leader, subject matter experts and stakeholders globally to:
* Analyze and document current and future business needs.
* Ensure future business processes satisfy the intent.
* Lead the configuration for the business processes.
* Liaison cross-functionally with other business teams to ensure business processes operate at their optimum efficiency.
* Lead team ensuring that the system is built for intended use.
* Maintain system integrity through the traceability of requirements to delivery.
* Document the SAP system.
* Ensure the Planning Area is well supported.


* The position will use business and IT perspectives and work effectively within cross functional areas of the organization, including:
* Other process area managers on the ERP team.
* Key managers and stakeholders throughout the company.
* External consultants.



Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree or commensurate work experience.
* This person must:
* Think cross-functionally.
* Make sound business decisions.
* Understand the impact of their decisions on the broader teams.
* Be an ambitious self-starter.
* Be willing to be hands-on.
* Work well in ambiguous situations.
* Have demonstrated working with ERP managers and business owners to formulate actionable plans and solutions.
* Have experience with systems implementation and/or process transformation.
* Have experience documenting processes "as is" through process maps and SOP's and have a working knowledge of business process decomposition techniques.
* Be able to design processes and sub-processes and to think through the implications of those designs.
* Understand how these processes provide Bio-Rad competitive advantages or operational efficiencies is essential.


* Five (5) or more years direct experience in supporting Planning functions.
* Experience in a personnel management role with a strong record of building and managing teams through leadership, direction, coaching and mentoring is a plus.
* Relevant Life Science Industry experience, including SOX and GxP is highly desired.
* A high level of knowledge regarding Bio-Rad's internal processes and stakeholders.
* Sound business and IT acumen.
* Ability to think strategically and converting strategy into tactical execution, is a plus.
* Ability to establish critical relationships throughout the company and to build trust and credibility throughout the organization.
* Ability to effectively, succinctly, and confidently communicate team decisions to all levels of the organization with the appropriate level of detail (verbal, written, and presentation).
* A "Project Management" mindset for working in a high paced environment.
* Previous experience on project teams with a proven ability to work under time constraints while meeting critical milestones.
* Ability to travel on average 30%, including international, with the ability to travel extensively as project needs require.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaborate closely with others to accomplish business objectives.
* Proven ability to work in ambiguous environments.
* Proven leader that builds and fosters open working team environments.
* Experience with international business processes and relationships a strong plus.

About Bio-Rad:

Bio-Rad is a global leader providing a broad array of clinical diagnostics and life science research products. With a team of more than 8,000 employees and a global network of operations serving our customers, we help people live longer, healthier lives.

Bio-Rad was founded over six decades ago and has continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster, better results.

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