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Role Description
We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized Manager-level contractor to join the global ERP Accelerate program. This role will serve as a key leader within the Forecast-to-Plan (FTP) and Procure-to-Pay (PTP) teams, supporting the successful implementation of SAP IBP and end-to-end supply planning processes across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Take ownership of planning readiness, site engagement, testing coordination, training execution, and go-live success for assigned divisions and specific sites.
• Combine strong SAP IBP expertise with excellent interpersonal skills, operational discipline, and a proactive “get it done” mindset.
• Serve as primary FTP/IBP lead for assigned manufacturing sites, owning readiness, execution, and stabilization activities for all site resources.
• Build strong working relationships with site teams to drive adoption, alignment, and accountability.
• Own successful delivery of approved planning processes (technical and business) for assigned sites and supply planning teams.
• Build and maintain SAP IBP templates, alerts, and reports to support business validation and operational readiness.
• Support data readiness efforts including validation, migration tracking, issue identification, and escalation.
• Lead defect and issue management during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Day-in-the-Life (DITL), and Learning Lab sessions.
• Coordinate testing activities, track defects, and ensure timely resolution across business and IT teams.
• Deliver end-user training content and ensure users are prepared for R7 go-live.
• Monitor cutover and readiness checklists, proactively identifying gaps or risks.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and action items to enable successful go-live and post-go-live stabilization.
• Support change management activities including stakeholder engagement, communications, and adoption readiness.
• Document key decisions, lessons learned, and post-go-live stabilization plans.
• Provide structured status updates and executive-ready reporting on site readiness and program progress.
Qualifications
• Expert level experience in ERP implementation
• Experience in data migration
• Proficiency in system reporting
• Experience with go-live processes
• Familiarity with user acceptance testing
Requirements
• Strong SAP IBP expertise
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Operational discipline
• Proactive mindset
Benefits
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company Description
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.
• Founded in 2010
• Headquartered in the U.S.
• Serves many of the Fortune 500