Senior Director, SAP Strategy and Operations

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

103d

About The Position

The Senior Director of SAP Strategy & Operations will lead the transformation of PetSmart's SAP ECC Migration to S4/HANA. This role should have an understanding of Retail operations and the SAP's product Eco-System. This role will also have responsibility to ensure current ECC environment is operating to our expected SLA while migration is taking place. Therefore, this role will need to ensure no disruption to the business while also ensuring current and future business requirements are incorporated into the overall SAP solution. Reporting to this role will be SAP Development, SAP Basis Team and all SAP functional support; HR, Finance, FP&A and Supply Chain. This role also has overall responsibility for EDI traffic for PetSmart.

Requirements

• 15+ years experience in SAP landscapes, finance and HR business and system processes.
• Experience with SAP, Avalara, OpentText - VIM, Riskonnect, Cadient, SuccessFactors, OpenText EDI VAN, BlackLine.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute on the SAP S4/HANA Roadmap Development and Business Case.
• Develop and gain approval for necessary multiple year migration of PetSmart's ECC Environment to S4/HANA.
• Ensure migration activities are identified and planned as a part of PetSmart's ERP Modernization program while maintaining compliance through SOX and GNFR.
• Build and maintain SAP Migration Leadership Program including Executive Steering team and necessary Vendors.
• Identify risks and necessary workstreams including change management.
• Optimize PetSmart's retail operations to fit into the S4/HANA process while maintaining standard SAP functionality.
• Support and lead System Integrators to ensure the success of the migration.
• Maintain SOX compliance related to separation of duties.
• Ensure integrity and compliance of all licensing activities within assigned scope.
• Accountable for IT planning and cost inputs to business case development.
• Manage OG&A expenditures and planning to ensure adherence to financial forecasts.
• Lead collaboration and communication with business stakeholders and necessary vendors.
• Shape and challenge the demand, priorities and expectations of business leaders.
• Drive visibility and knowledge of new product enhancements and long-term SAP systems roadmap.
• Provide oversight and direction to entire SAP and EDI teams for performance and career growth.
• Ensure stability and health in implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of technology and related processes.
• Lead integration between processes and functional SAP capabilities.

Benefits

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park.
• "Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers.
• "Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options.
• On-site coffee bar.
• "Lil' Paws" learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid).
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees