Inventory to Deliver (I2D) Lead

Watts Water Technologies•Andover, MA

9d•$145,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. Scope of Position This highly motivated and technically proficient individual, as part of the IT ERP Transformation team (Project Rio), will lead the Inventory to Deliver (I2D) value stream within a multi-year enterprise ERP implementation. This role is responsible for harmonizing, standardizing, and simplifying global Inventory to Deliver business processes and translating business and integration requirements into scalable SAP solutions across the enterprise. This position reports to the Head of Global Process Template. This role may be remote or based in Andover, MA, with required travel to the North Andover, MA office approximately two times per month. The I2D end-to-end process includes Outbound & Inbound Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, reporting, and Master Data Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field (in absence of degree, relevant work experience may be considered).
10+ years of overall experience supporting Inventory to Deliver (I2D) processes.
Strong knowledge of SAP best practices, standard I2D processes, and master data.
Hands-on experience in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) configuration and customization.
Experience in warehouse structure design, inbound and outbound processing, picking, packing, staging, put-away and stock removal strategies, handling unit management, cross-docking, physical inventory, and cycle counting.
Knowledge of SAP Transportation Management.
Experience with requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and training.
Ability to guide and coach technical teammates on functional aspects and assess development to ensure consistency with initial design.
Project management skills in planning, tracking, reporting, and risk mitigation.
Ability to multi-task and work independently with a high degree of ownership.
Strong influencing skills balancing business objectives, ERP standard functionality, development efforts, and change management needs.
Positive attitude and ability to manage ambiguity and conflict effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface regularly with business and IT leaders.
Demonstrated customer focus, drive for results, strong interpersonal savvy, process management capability, functional and technical expertise, and the ability to lead and direct cross-functional collaboration.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading process transformation initiatives within a global company.
Experience in ERP implementations within a manufacturing environment.
Experience influencing project management teams and key stakeholders in complex ERP programs.
Deep experience in Outbound & Inbound Logistics Management, Inventory Management, and Warehouse Management process design and optimization.
General Applicable Company Competencies Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Responsibilities

Ensure project milestones and goals are met.
Work with users to develop and scope functional requirements.
Conduct FIT-GAP analysis and develop detailed functional specifications.
Review technical specifications and evaluate technical solutions of SAP I2D modules.
Prepare use case scenarios and test scripts.
Lead functional testing and support system integration testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing.
Prepare and execute cut-over plans.
Partner with the I2D team, implementation partners, cross workstreams, and business stakeholders to develop business processes spanning inbound and outbound logistics for both warehouse and non-warehouse locations, inventory management, inventory counts and adjustments, internal warehouse processes, production processes, transportation management, returns management, and integration with global trade.
Evaluate satellite application integration needs and translate requirements into detailed functional specifications.
Collaborate with other value stream team leads and ERP program teams including Change Management, Application Development and Technology, Data, Audit and Controls, and the System Integrator to ensure cohesive delivery.
Develop knowledge and competency in super users and subject matter experts throughout the business.
Ensure instructional materials are accurate and provide subject matter expertise for end-user training delivery.
Support business users in end-user training and prepare the organization for solution deployment and transition.
Stay current on industry trends, SAP development, and innovations within I2D business functions.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Head of Global Process Template or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Values (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency).