Team Head DTS - SAP PP/MM/QM

Overview

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, manufactures in over 300 factories, and employs about 33,500 people with annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Role

Opportunity: Team Head DTS (Demand-to-Supply) – SAP PP/MM/QM based in Zurich, Switzerland (Office: Tüffenwies 16, 8048 Zurich).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a diverse, multi-functional global team of internal consultants and external partners, setting direction across SAP P2P-related modules or a development path tailored for highly driven professionals with a clear ambition to grow into a team lead role.
• Collaborate with the Global Head of SAP, Global SAP Process Owners, and regional business teams to plan and execute SAP P2P initiatives in line with project timelines and objectives.
• Manage S/4HANA and related applications, focusing on day-to-day operations in Plan-to-Product and Procure-to-Pay.
• Leverage deep SAP expertise to bring new innovations to life, driving continuous improvement and system optimization.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver measurable value aligned with their needs, translating opportunities into tangible results.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, architectural requirements, and SAP template guidelines across all systems and services.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor\’s or Master\’s degree in computer science, business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of team leadership experience in SAP environments, including managing teams and projects on a global scale or have the ambition and the will to take that next step.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with SAP in a manufacturing setting, particularly with S/4HANA and related satellites.
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end production and procurement processes, along with integration into other business areas.
• Technical SAP expertise with a solid grasp of the SAP ecosystem, architecture, and strategy.
• Strong knowledge of S/4HANA and experience with customizing, configuration, and system integration.
• Knowledge of IBP, PP/DS, Ariba, MES systems, and Variant Configuration is highly beneficial.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate in international, matrixed environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities to inspire and guide a global, multidisciplinary team, and tackle complex process challenges.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work closely with business counterparts, driving innovative solutions.
• A proactive mindset, always looking to identify areas for improvement and owning their execution to deliver success.
• Willingness to travel up to 10-20%
• Fluency in English; German is a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members – every day.
• Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that’s how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.
• We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions.
• ‘Sikalino’ – an excellent Childcare Center is next to the office.
• Discount on public transport or on-site parking.

Application

For more information about this exciting challenge, please contact Robert Lienhard, Lead SAP Talent Attraction, For this position, only direct applications will be considered.

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