IT Supply Chain & Finance Lead

About the role:

Transmed is looking for an experienced IT Supply Chain & Finance Lead to drive the strategic direction, development, and delivery of technology solutions supporting our Supply Chain and Finance functions.

This role serves as a strategic partner to business and technology stakeholders, translating business objectives into scalable technology solutions, optimizing end-to-end processes, and ensuring measurable business value through enterprise applications, digital capabilities, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, project management capabilities, and proven leadership experience to deliver technology initiatives aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Roadmap

• Develop and execute the technology strategy and long-term roadmap for Supply Chain and Finance applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future growth.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, process effectiveness, automation, and digital capabilities.
• Translate business needs into clear technology strategies, business cases, and actionable implementation plans.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to Supply Chain and Finance systems.

Enterprise Applications & Solutions Delivery

• Oversee the delivery, enhancement, implementation, rollout, upgrade, and ongoing support of Supply Chain and Finance enterprise applications.
• Manage the technology project portfolio, prioritize initiatives based on business value, and ensure timely and effective delivery.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, functional solutions, and executable development deliverables.
• Ensure applications meet high standards of usability, reliability, quality, security, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive end-to-end process optimization through technology enablement, automation, and continuous improvement.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted technology advisor to senior Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leaders.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify requirements, assess challenges, and recommend technology solutions that support strategic objectives.
• Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring solutions deliver measurable outcomes.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess technology performance, operational improvements, and value realization.
• Coordinate with IT architecture teams to ensure application solutions align with the overall enterprise technology landscape.

Project & Product Management

• Lead application development and enhancement initiatives using Agile methodologies and relevant project management practices.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, requirements prioritization, release planning, and delivery coordination.
• Estimate project effort, resource requirements, timelines, and implementation costs to support effective decision-making.
• Manage change implementation and ensure adherence to established IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery in complex, fast-paced business environments.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage relationships with technology vendors, external partners, and service providers to ensure alignment with business requirements and performance expectations.
• Oversee relevant IT budgets, identify cost optimization opportunities, and support efficient resource allocation.
• Evaluate technology solutions and vendor capabilities to ensure long-term value, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Supply Chain and Finance technology professionals across relevant domains and locations.
• Establish clear priorities, encourage collaboration, and promote accountability and continuous professional development.
• Foster effective collaboration between business teams, IT specialists, and external technology partners.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in business technology, particularly within IT Supply Chain and Finance.
• At least 4 years of people management and leadership experience, including building, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong experience with Supply Chain and Finance enterprise applications, systems, processes, and technology delivery.
• Hands-on knowledge of ERP platforms such as JD Edwards (JDE), Oracle Fusion, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as Infor, Manhattan, or Körber, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, software development practices, and Agile principles.
• Knowledge of cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms.
• Proven experience managing application implementations, enhancements, releases, upgrades, and ongoing support.
• Experience managing IT budgets, optimizing costs, and overseeing relationships with vendors and technology partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business solutions for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications in project management, IT development methodologies, or relevant technology domains are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic IT Planning and Execution
• Business and Technology Alignment
• Leadership and Team Development
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Project and Product Management
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management
• Planning, Organization, and Prioritization
• Customer and Supplier Focus
• Change Management and Continuous Improvement
• Results Orientation and Collaboration

Language Requirements

• English: Strong proficiency required.

How to Apply

If you have the technical expertise, strategic mindset, and leadership experience to drive technology transformation across Supply Chain and Finance, we would like to hear from you.

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