A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cables, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services to support our customers as a value-added partner.
We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship, and enhance the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.
The Vice President of ITS Innovation and SAP COE spearheads Southwire’s digital applications, SAP, and MES strategy to enable best-in-class experiences for the company. This person will be responsible for driving the roadmap for ERP, MES, SaaS applications, and e-commerce.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive the overall SAP technology platform roadmap and strategic vision for the future.
- Responsible for supporting teams in providing best-in-class technology services with cost optimization and cloud automation.
- Responsible for developing the IT/OT strategy in Manufacturing and leading the execution.
- Partner with internal customers to understand project objectives and ensure requirements are properly defined.
- Consult with internal customers to develop and present analyses that lead to actionable insights.
- Hands-on ERP and Business systems intelligence expert in a manufacturing environment.
- Provide focused, business-minded IT leadership, emphasizing measurable contributions to business success.
- Direct experience with IT planning and budget development management is required.
- Recruit, motivate, and develop a superior staff to fulfill company needs.
- Oversee the deployment of company-wide technology standards.
- Evaluate, select, and implement new technology needed to support the company.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Fifteen or more years of hands-on ERP systems development and reporting experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience leading global SAP transformations and deployments.
- Five years of experience managing IT service providers, BI, and BW reporting.
- Strong Mobile Applications Knowledge for business support.
- Prior experience with ERP system selection and implementation, CRM (esp. Salesforce.com).
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
- Minimum Education Level: Master's.
Reports To: SVP, ITS
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes
Number of Direct Reports: 10+
Scope: All Locations
Travel: Domestic
% of Time: Up to 25%
Workplace Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days a week On-Site in Atlanta, or Carrollton GA)
Benefits We Offer
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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