Manager, SAP Business Solutions & Data

Blommer Chocolate Careers•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: SAP Delivery & Execution Lead delivery of SAP S/4HANA enhancements, projects, and support aligned to approved priorities and governance frameworks Translate DBT strategy into executable roadmaps, backlog prioritization, and resource plans Ensure delivery meets defined timelines, budgets, and performance targets SAP Solutions & Process Optimization Oversee design, configuration, enhancement, and support across SAP modules (SD, MM, PP, FI/CO) Enable end-to-end processes including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, and Record-to-Report Identify and implement improvements to drive efficiency, automation, and process standardization Data & Analytics Enablement Ensure SAP data readiness to support reporting, analytics, and downstream integrations Drive improvements in data quality, governance compliance, and reporting reliability Partner with analytics teams to enhance system usability and decision-support capabilities Operations & Team Leadership Oversee SAP production support, ensuring SLA adherence, root cause analysis, and system stability Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement in uptime, reliability, and defect reduction Lead and develop a high-performing SAP team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Physical Requirements: General office environment with extensive computer use Requires occasional travel (up to 20%) Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements: Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and Code of Conduct Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office Performance Expectations: Deliver SAP initiatives on time and within budget, meeting defined throughput and backlog performance targets Maintain system stability through SLA adherence, defect reduction, and uptime performance Drive measurable improvements in business processes (e.g., cycle time reduction, automation, error reduction) Ensure SAP data accuracy and governance compliance supporting critical business operations Deliver scalable, standardized SAP solutions aligned to enterprise architecture Build and develop a high-performing team with strong cross-functional capabilities

Requirements

10+ years of experience in SAP S/4HANA and/or ECC supporting end-to-end business processes in manufacturing environments
Strong experience across SAP modules (SD, MM, PP, FI/CO) with integrated process design
Experience delivering full lifecycle SAP implementations (design, build, test, deploy, support)
Experience with SAP integration, data migration, and system interoperability
Proven ability to lead SAP delivery teams and manage competing priorities across projects and support
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering initiatives on time and within budget
Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and financial operations
Experience supporting SAP within multi-site or complex operational environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
Proven leadership, team development, and coaching capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration certification (or equivalent experience)
At least one SAP functional certification (SD, MM, PP, FI, or equivalent)
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud) preferred
SAP Activate Project Manager or S/4HANA System Conversion certification
Multiple SAP functional certifications across modules
Experience or certification in SAP integration or enterprise architecture

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of SAP S/4HANA enhancements, projects, and support aligned to approved priorities and governance frameworks
Translate DBT strategy into executable roadmaps, backlog prioritization, and resource plans
Ensure delivery meets defined timelines, budgets, and performance targets
Oversee design, configuration, enhancement, and support across SAP modules (SD, MM, PP, FI/CO)
Enable end-to-end processes including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, and Record-to-Report
Identify and implement improvements to drive efficiency, automation, and process standardization
Ensure SAP data readiness to support reporting, analytics, and downstream integrations
Drive improvements in data quality, governance compliance, and reporting reliability
Partner with analytics teams to enhance system usability and decision-support capabilities
Oversee SAP production support, ensuring SLA adherence, root cause analysis, and system stability
Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement in uptime, reliability, and defect reduction
Lead and develop a high-performing SAP team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning