Program Director - SAP Advanced Availability to Promise

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

- Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Order Fulfillment with strong focus on aATP (Advanced Available-to-Promise)

- Proven experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Aftermarket business processes including:

• Spare Parts Planning & Distribution

• MRO / Service Parts Fulfillment

• Repair loops & service logistics

- Strong hands-on configuration knowledge in:

• Product Allocation (PAL)

• Backorder Processing (BOP)

• Supply Assignment (ARun)

• Alternative-Based Confirmation (ABC)

- End-to-end integration knowledge across:

• SD (Sales & Distribution)

• MM / IM (Inventory Management)

• PP / IBP / Demand Planning

• EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)

- Expertise in S/4HANA embedded analytics & Fiori apps for ATP visibility

- Experience leading large-scale S/4HANA transformation programs

- Strong domain understanding of:

• A&D compliance (ITAR, export control)

• Serialized inventory & traceability

• Global supply chain complexity (multi-plant, multi-echelon)

- Experience with IBP integration and supply-demand balancing

- Prior exposure to RAP, GATP (legacy), and transition to aATP

- Strong stakeholder management with CxO-level engagement

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead global S/4HANA aATP transformation strategy for A&D aftermarket business

• Define target operating model for spare parts fulfillment & service logistics

• Partner with business leadership to drive inventory optimization and service level improvement

Solution Design & Delivery

• Architect and govern aATP solution design across global distribution networks

• Drive design for:

o Allocation strategies for constrained supply

o Real-time order promising across multiple plants/warehouses

o Service-level differentiated fulfillment models

• Ensure alignment with IBP, EWM, and downstream logistics systems

Program Governance

• Lead multi-stream teams

• Drive >95% on-time milestone delivery and program predictability

• Establish KPI frameworks:

o Order Fill Rate

o OTIF (On Time In Full)

o Backorder reduction

o Inventory turns improvement

• Provide executive reporting (SteerCo, KPI dashboards, risk mitigation)

Client Engagement

• Serve as trusted advisor to CxO stakeholders

• Drive value realization (cost reduction, working capital optimization, service excellence)

• Lead workshops, design reviews, and solution governance boards

Transformation & Innovation

• Drive adoption of:

o Predictive ATP

o AI-led supply allocation strategies

o Control tower visibility

• Identify opportunities for:

o Automation

o Digital aftermarket services

o Advanced analytics

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Executive leadership with proven ability to lead global transformation programs

• Strong decision-making and conflict resolution capabilities

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to align cross-functional teams under a unified vision

• Mentorship and leadership development for delivery teams

Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.