SAP Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Job title: SAP Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

About the Role The SAP Supply Chain and Logistics Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping, delivering, and supporting SAP capabilities across Cognex's global Supply Chain, Logistics, and Global Trade functions. This leader will guide a global team, partner with business and IT stakeholders, and drive scalable solutions that improve operational performance and service quality.

What You'll Do

• Define and advance the SAP roadmap for Cognex's global Supply Chain, Logistics, and Global Trade functions, aligning with business priorities and enterprise architecture.
• Lead the delivery, enhancement, and ongoing support of SAP solutions across core domains including MM, PP, QM, PLM, LE, GTS, and IBP.
• Lead and develop a global SAP team, setting clear priorities and driving delivery excellence and service quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leaders on strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and modernization opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions and identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and delivery teams on roadmap planning, future-state design, integration strategy, and SAP governance.
• Manage vendors, SI partners, and offshore resources to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Ensure stable system operations, SLA performance, timely issue resolution, and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
• Lead SAP projects from planning through delivery, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery with measurable value.
• Oversee cross-functional integrations between SAP modules and third-party platforms for end-to-end processes.
• Apply Agile practices and continuous improvement to accelerate delivery and quality.
• Support S/4HANA modernization and cloud integration to drive consistency and scalability.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to define scalable, cross-functional SAP solutions aligned with best practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Agile mindset with focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; 12+ years of SAP experience in implementation, enhancement, and support; advanced degree preferred.
• Deep expertise in SAP supply chain and logistics with modules MM, PP, QM, PLM, LE, GTS, IBP.
• Proven experience leading global SAP teams and delivering across internal and external resources.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and global trade processes.
• Experience with Agile delivery and S/4HANA initiatives in on-prem or cloud.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP EWM or Logistics Management (LGM).
• Exposure to SAP BTP and integration technologies.
• Knowledge of global trade compliance processes.
• Experience in large-scale SAP transformation programs.
• Experience with ServiceNow (incident, request, document management, and change management).
• Experience with ShipERP add-in for small package carrier integration.

Compensation & Benefits Salary information not disclosed in the posting. Cognex offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.