Senior IT Service Owner – Supply Chain Applications
Global Cellulose Fibers - International Paper9 months ago
Memphis, TN, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Located in Memphis, TN, Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Service Owner to manage and optimize all Supply Chain business process applications – including SAP Order-to-Invoice solutions. This individual contributor role has strategic influence and is responsible for aligning IT solutions with business objectives across Supply Chain functions. The role is Salaried Full-Time (Hybrid) with a Compensation: $108,200 – 158,700 based on individual experience, skills, and abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the overall Service Owner for Supply Chain applications, accountable for lifecycle management, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Align application roadmaps with business strategies and Supply Chain objectives.
- Provide solution consulting to business stakeholders for process optimization and technology enablement.
- Act as the primary IT liaison for Supply Chain functions to ensure strong alignment between business needs and technology solutions.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders to influence strategy and prioritize initiatives.
- Facilitate regular roadmap reviews and communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to business leaders.
- Lead the transition of Supply Chain applications from legacy TSA arrangements to an independent IT environment.
- Define and implement a sustainable IT operating model for Supply Chain applications, integrating internal and external capabilities.
- Evaluate AMS providers for Supply Chain applications, including scope definition, cost analysis, and service performance expectations.
- Drive the selection process and oversee onboarding and integration of AMS partners into the IT model.
- Establish governance and performance metrics for AMS delivery.
- Lead and coordinate projects related to Supply Chain applications, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Manage third-party AMS providers, including performance oversight, governance, and contract compliance.
- Act as the escalation point for critical issues impacting Supply Chain applications.
- Monitor KPIs and service performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
- Drive innovation and best practices in Supply Chain application management.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in IT application management, solution delivery, or service ownership roles.
- Strong knowledge of SAP Order-to-Invoice solutions (ECC, APO, SCEM, S/4HANA) and familiarity with pulp Supply Chain processes.
- Proven ability in business relationship management, project management, and vendor oversight.
- Hands-on experience with TSA exit planning, IT operating model design, and AMS provider evaluation and implementation.
- Strong problem-solving and issue resolution capabilities with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 401(k) and Company-funded Retirement Contributions
- Paid Time Off
Required Skills
SAP Order-to-Invoice
TSA Transition
Vendor Management
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
Supply Chain Applications
IT Service Ownership
Business Relationship Management
AMS Provider Evaluation