Smiths Group
SAP Supply Chain Transformation Lead
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John Crane - SAP Supply Chain Transformation Lead
About John Crane
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries, enabling efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
With a global network of over 200 sites across 50+ countries and 6,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with customers to optimise operations, reduce downtime, and enhance efficiency while aligning with environmental standards.
John Crane belongs to Smiths Group, a pioneering business operating for 170+ years with a mission to engineer a better future. Serving millions of people annually across four global markets—energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial—Smiths employs ~16,000 colleagues in 50+ countries. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we thrive on innovation, safety, and sustainable progress.
Job Title
SAP Supply Chain Transformation Lead
About the Role
We are seeking a leadership-driven SAP Supply Chain Transformation Lead to design and deliver a global SAP-enabled supply chain planning transformation programme. This role requires enterprise-level strategy, solution architecture, and programme management expertise to reshape the supply chain operating model, define SAP planning design, and drive measurable business outcomes.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial, and Technology teams, ensuring alignment between digital capabilities, business strategy, and operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities (Inclusive but not limited to)
- Strategic Leadership:
- Lead global supply chain transformation strategy and multi-year roadmap, ensuring alignment with growth objectives.
- Own end-to-end programme delivery—scope, time, cost, quality, and value realisation.
- Define and architect SAP supply chain planning solutions and operating models.
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Programme Governance:
- Establish governance frameworks and execute stakeholder alignment at the executive level.
- Standardise and scale supply planning and inventory management processes globally.
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Data and Planning Excellence:
- Implement data-driven and segmented planning approaches.
- Integrate predictive and AI-driven forecasting to optimise decision-making.
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Change Management & Adoption:
- Develop user adoption and training strategies to ensure seamless implementation.
- Managerial programme performance tracking against KPIs, milestones, budget, and outcomes.
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Operational Impact:
- Ensure consistency in planning processes globally.
- Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, performance, and cost reduction.
Key Metrics for Success
✔ Programme Milestones – Delivered on time and in full. ✔ Financial Governance – Full budget adherence. ✔ User Adoption & Compliance – Post-go-live usage rate and process adherence. ✔ Business Value Realisation – Alignment with planned vs. achieved ROI. ✔ Operational Improvements:
- Higher on-time delivery (OTD) rates.
- Reduced lead times and planning variability.
- Inventory optimisation and cost efficiency.
- Increased planning stability; minimal manual intervention.
Key Accountabilities
- Full Programme Ownership:
- Manage end-to-end global supply chain transformation.
- Oversee budget, governance, and business case tracking.
- Ensure SAP planning design, standards, and configuration integrity.
- Standardisation & Scalability:
- Meet global operational consistency.
- Performance Delivery:
- Drive tangible operational and financial benefits.
Financial Responsibility
- Budget Ownership: Accountable for global programme costs and financial governance.
- Value Delivery: Ensure the business caseRoadmap is achieved.
- Optimisation: Drive cost savings through enhanced planning and operational efficiencies.
Organisational Responsibility
- Reporting Line: Reports to Customer Operations Supply Chain Director.
- Team Collaboration:
- Partner with Supply Chain, NIS, Finance, Commercial teams, and external partners.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Lead cross-functional/gglobal stakeholder partnerships.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Strategic Leadership:
- Extensive global SAP transformation experience.
- Proven product ownership in SAP FI/CO/SCM (e.g., IBP, S/4HANA).
- Mastery of planning parameters (Safe-Level, Piece-Part Planning) and optimisation techniques.
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Programme Delivery & Operations:
- Track record of operational excellence improvements.
- Experience in complex, cross-functional environments (e.g., ETO environments).
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Soft Skills:
- Leading change with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Analytical problem-solving ability to drive data-driven decisions.
- Fast-paced execution and complex programme delivery expertise.
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Perspectives & Tone:
- Committed to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
Inclusive & Equitable Workplace
John Crane values diversity in all its forms—we are active members of Smiths' Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including:
- Black Employee Network
- Women@Work Network
- Pride Network
- Veterans Group
- Neurodiversity Network
We recognise and celebrate excellence through our Smiths Excellence Awards and global corporate events.
Career Opportunities
Join us for a dynamic role with competitive compensation and benefits, while contributing to engineering solutions for a sustainable future.
We commit to equal opportunity employment and prohibit hire bribes or requests for payment. Apply directly through the Smiths Group Careers Website.
⚠️ Fraud Awareness: Smiths Group and its affiliates never request payment for interviews, testing, or participation in recruitment processes. Always apply through authorised channels.
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