The Planet Group
Location: Richmond area, VA or Raleigh area, NC (Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday–Thursday)
Base Salary: $145,000 range
Bonus: 20%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Role Overview
The IT Supply Applications Lead will serve as a strategic partner to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency through SAP and related applications. This role combines hands-on application expertise with leadership, governance, and project management responsibilities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain the IT roadmap for Supply functions Stay current with manufacturing, regulatory, and technology trends Lead governance efforts and regular business reviews Ensure super users are trained and supported Application Management
Oversee vendor relationships and license management Partner with internal/external teams for development and support Collaborate with Information Security to mitigate risks Support audits and ensure compliance with policies Manage change control and application administration Leadership & Project Management
Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders Lead cross-functional teams across geographies Coach team members and guide vendors Manage projects to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets Identify and resolve resource constraints Operations & Support
Oversee incident and request management for business systems Ensure systems operate in line with company policies and SOPs Conduct training, monitor interfaces, and manage SOX/ITGC controls Enhancements & Implementation
Act as Project Manager for system improvements Lead all phases of the project lifecycle (requirements, configuration, testing, deployment, training) Design and implement process improvements Author documentation and training materials Define cutover and deployment plans Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply/Operations, or IT 7+ years of IT management experience in Supply applications within a regulated industry 10+ years of SAP MM and PP experience, with integration across SAP FICO Experience with SAP Global Template environments and intercompany processes Proven track record in process reengineering and partner integration Familiarity with SAP SCM (APO, IBP), MES, Quality, and Serialization systems Technical Skills
SAP MM, SD, PP-PI, WMS, IBP, BI Power BI, ValGenesis, ServiceNow, Veeva QMS Windows, MS Office Attributes
Customer-focused and results-oriented Strong communication and team collaboration skills Problem-solving and diagnostic capabilities Adaptable and pragmatic approach Fluent in English Benefits
3 weeks vacation + floating holidays and sick leave 401(k) with 75% match on first 6% + 4% profit sharing Employee stock purchase plan (15% discount) Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage FSA, HSA, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement Concierge/personal assistance services Discounts on gym, fitness, and cell phone plans
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The IT Supply Applications Lead will serve as a strategic partner to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency through SAP and related applications. This role combines hands-on application expertise with leadership, governance, and project management responsibilities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain the IT roadmap for Supply functions Stay current with manufacturing, regulatory, and technology trends Lead governance efforts and regular business reviews Ensure super users are trained and supported Application Management
Oversee vendor relationships and license management Partner with internal/external teams for development and support Collaborate with Information Security to mitigate risks Support audits and ensure compliance with policies Manage change control and application administration Leadership & Project Management
Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders Lead cross-functional teams across geographies Coach team members and guide vendors Manage projects to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets Identify and resolve resource constraints Operations & Support
Oversee incident and request management for business systems Ensure systems operate in line with company policies and SOPs Conduct training, monitor interfaces, and manage SOX/ITGC controls Enhancements & Implementation
Act as Project Manager for system improvements Lead all phases of the project lifecycle (requirements, configuration, testing, deployment, training) Design and implement process improvements Author documentation and training materials Define cutover and deployment plans Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply/Operations, or IT 7+ years of IT management experience in Supply applications within a regulated industry 10+ years of SAP MM and PP experience, with integration across SAP FICO Experience with SAP Global Template environments and intercompany processes Proven track record in process reengineering and partner integration Familiarity with SAP SCM (APO, IBP), MES, Quality, and Serialization systems Technical Skills
SAP MM, SD, PP-PI, WMS, IBP, BI Power BI, ValGenesis, ServiceNow, Veeva QMS Windows, MS Office Attributes
Customer-focused and results-oriented Strong communication and team collaboration skills Problem-solving and diagnostic capabilities Adaptable and pragmatic approach Fluent in English Benefits
3 weeks vacation + floating holidays and sick leave 401(k) with 75% match on first 6% + 4% profit sharing Employee stock purchase plan (15% discount) Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage FSA, HSA, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement Concierge/personal assistance services Discounts on gym, fitness, and cell phone plans
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