Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for 230 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 4 790, about 16% of whom are based in Switzerland.
This multifaceted position is placed in the global Applications Competence Center (ACC) with a direct reporting line to the Head ACC based in Switzerland.
Team Lead IT SAP Supply Chain Management / Order Fulfilment
This multifaceted position is placed in the global Applications Competence Center (ACC) with a direct reporting line to the Head ACC based in Switzerland.
Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensure seamless Application Management Services for core ERP solutions (SAP ECC6 & SAP S/4), including interfaced solutions (e.g., Vendor Portal, Demand Planning, Customs & Compliance).
- Lead an experienced global SAP team across PP, MM, LE, VC, WM, and QM modules.
- Contribute to the SAP S/4 HANA implementation, with the Brownfield conversion program initiated in 2024.
- Drive process engineering, roll-out, and release management activities.
- Develop and manage a strategic project portfolio and roadmap.
- Oversee successful project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and resource planning.
- Manage business demand effectively, fostering strong IT-business alignment.
- Own IT budgeting and spend management within the area of responsibility.
- Conduct RfI/RfP management for product, service, and vendor evaluations.
- Execute vendor management, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
- Willingness to travel for business purposes (approx. 10%).
Your Qualifications
- University degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent professional qualification.
- SAP and project management certifications are a plus.
- Preferably some leadership development experience.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a global IT environment.
- Strong know-how in global intercompany logistics, preferably in manufacturing; expertise in “forecast-to-plan,” “plan-to-produce,” and “source-to-pay” SAP processes.
- Proficiency in business requirements analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and ensuring both functional and non-functional coverage.
- Experience managing all project phases in waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
- Strong collaboration, communication, delegation, and execution skills; leads by example and fosters a can-do mentality.
- Excellent English skills (company language); additional languages are an advantage; strong intercultural and leadership abilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to build trust, act fairly, and respect others.
Our Offer
- an international working environment with long tradition
- versatile activity in a future-oriented environment with a lot of self-responsibility
- good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
- a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation
Job ID: 2502190924mj
Business: Corporate Functions
Country: Switzerland
Company: Rieter
Functional Area: Information Technology
Entry Level: Manager
Contract type: Unlimited
Location: Winterthur
Aline Brulhart
HR Manager
Rieter AG
www.rieter.com
Are you interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile and you would like to be part of a successful team, we look forward to meeting you soon. Please send us your complete application documents online.
Agencies: Please note that we will only consider direct applications for this vacancy.