SAP Supply Chain and Logistics - CoE Lead

Location: Chennai , India

Date: Aug 3, 2026

Business: Agri

Department: Information Technology

Olam Agri's IT function is driving a comprehensive transformation focused on cloud migration, AI readiness, and operational excellence to support rapid business growth, enhance agility, and maintain robust governance and cost efficiency, with key initiatives underway to modernize core systems, improve data quality, and strengthen cybersecurity while increasingly delivering value added business-focused IT initiatives consistently.

Job Description

The SAP COE Lead - Supply Chain, Logistics & Plant Maintenance is responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously enhancing the SAP Center of Excellence (COE) for supply chain, logistics, and asset-intensive business domains. The role provides global ownership of business processes, template governance, solution quality, and value realization across SAP S/ 4HANA and integrated application landscapes. Acting as a strategic bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams, the position drives standardization, operational excellence, digital transformation, and business value delivery through a COE-led operating model.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the SAP COE for Supply Chain, Logistics, and Plant Maintenance.
Own global SAP standards, solution design, and template governance across MM, SD, TM, PP, QM, and PM.
Act as Design Authority for supply chain and maintenance solutions within SAP S/4HANA.
Drive demand prioritization, roadmap execution, and SAP-enabled business transformation.
Oversee SAP rollouts, S/4HANA upgrades, and RISE with SAP initiatives.
Ensure seamless integration across SAP and connected enterprise systems.
Govern solution enhancements, minimizing customizations and maximizing standardization.
Leverage automation, analytics, AI, and Fiori capabilities to optimize business processes.
Ensure compliance with security, GRC, SoD, and audit requirements.
Manage strategic delivery partners and build internal SAP capabilities.

Job Requirements

Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain, Logistics, and Plant Maintenance.
Strong functional knowledge of MM, SD, TM, PP, QM, PM, and related integrations.
Proven experience in SAP governance, solution design, and global template management.
Experience leading large-scale SAP transformation and deployment programs.
Ability to align business priorities with technology roadmaps and investment decisions.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and leadership skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Experience & Qualifications

10-15+ years of SAP experience across Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, or Plant Maintenance domains.
Proven track record delivering global SAP rollouts, S/4HANA transformations, and template deployments.
Experience in asset-intensive, manufacturing, or supply chain-driven organizations.
Familiarity with RISE with SAP and global AMS operating models.
Experience leading cross-functional, multi-country teams and complex stakeholder environments.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
MBA and/or SAP S/4HANA certifications preferred.

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.