Director, IT Business Partner-Supply Chain & R&D Job Category: IT
Requisition Number: DIREC003258
Posted: November 12, 2024
Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
LocationsLocation: Chicago, IL
433 West Van Buren Street, Suite 3N, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.
With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.
The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.
Key Responsibilities: Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified IT Director to ensure the company's goals and initiatives are met. This role will be responsible for collaborating with Tropicana R&D and Supply Chain business leadership in shaping project portfolios, managing projects, and transforming supply chain capabilities through technology. A diverse background of IT with functional experience in Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Factory Operations is required. Solid grasp of SAP technologies and extended factory floor MES and Quality solutions needed. In addition, this role will support our Global R&D team and the Product Lifecycle Development tools SAP PLM (PDM and PPM).
Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Additional responsibilities include: Partner with the business to understand, validate and prioritize IT demandAssist with business case development for technology investment recommendations and ensure they support strategic business prioritiesLead & facilitate business requirements gathering, system design and project execution for approved technology investmentsManage the relationship with the business and be seen as a credible member of their teamBe an escalation point for any IT service issues.Tackle ambiguous problems to determine and prioritize business strategiesDemonstrated ability to implement short and long term strategies to support organizational operation and transformationLead, influence, and collaborate across functions to drive results through formal and informal channelsRequirements: Bachelor's degree required preferably in Information Technology-related discipline or Engineering; MBA a plus!Preferred candidate will be located in Chicago, IL or broader Bradenton, FL areasAbility to travel to HQ (Chicago, IL) and other Global manufacturing/distribution center locations as needed (up to 25%)Minimum 10 years' experience in Information Technology supporting Supply Chain or working in a Supply Chain business role with heavy emphasis on technology subject matter expertiseManufacturing and Industrial factory/manufacturing infrastructure experience requiredSAP experience in Production Planning (PP), Material Management (MM – including Procurement), Plant Maintenance (PM) required.Quality Management System and MES (Wonderware) experience preferredR&D experience with PLM and PPM, preferably SAPCapable in leading complex business function designDeployment experience in leading changeAbility to thrive in a fast pace agile environment with limited direction and balance competing prioritiesStrong written and verbal communication skills to support building strong internal and external relationships and effectively communicate your work productLegally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the futureBenefits Overview: TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.
TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.
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