Associate Director GOE ME Manufacturing Process Architect
Location: Barcelona, Spain
As Associate Director GOE ME Manufacturing Process Architect at dsm-firmenich, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations by coordinating efforts between business units and IT to define and align factory-relevant S/4HANA process maps. With deep expertise in S/4HANA modules and manufacturing processes, you will guide teams through process optimization, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure a smooth migration to our future-state factory solutions. Your cross-industry experience will be instrumental in supporting a diverse range of factory models, driving operational excellence and digital transformation across our global footprint.
Responsibilities
* SAP S/4HANA Transformation Expertise: Co-ordinate the dsm-firmenich Manufacturing Function through our complex S/4HANA transformation, supporting the SVP Manufacturing Excellence (ME) as process owner and leading the activities from within the business CoE.
* Manufacturing Best Practice Integration: Use your deep functional expertise in PP, PP-PI, WM, EWM, PM and QM, to assess as-is site-specific shop floor processes to identify opportunities for transformation, enabled by the new S/4 capabilities.
* Process Harmonization & Fit-Gap Process: Support the cross-BU process discovery and harmonization workshops, documenting Level 3/4 process variants, conducting fit-gap assessments against the target S/4 model and orchestrating workshops to find common solutions where there are deviations.
* Blueprint to Execution Continuity: Optimize and accelerate the implementation by coordinating the creation of a business process structure that is executable in our target S/4HANA model, linking manufacturing, internal logistics, quality and maintenance into a series of integrated flows.
* Solution Architecture Coherence: Although focused on the S/4 ERP project, ensure that S/4 design and process decisions remain coherent with the existing and evolving wider manufacturing solutions landscape including site level L2 & 3 systems and corporate non-SAP systems.
* Operationalize the Solution: Support the pilot implementations to exit hyper care with minimal business impact and agreed success metrics achieved.
We offer
* A unique opportunity to transform and shape the future of dsm-firmenich Manufacturing solutions for years to come.
* A unique chance to lead the ERP transformation journey of around 100 diverse sites from different start points and in numerous factory archetypes.
* A chance to work with a diverse range of countries and cultures to grow your experience in leading global initiatives.
* A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
* A chance to interface directly with the business units and learn about their businesses and challenges and be part of the solution.
* A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
You bring
* Extensive expertise in manufacturing business processes, including process gathering, analysis, mapping, recommendation, negotiation, and implementation.
* Comfortable working in dynamic manufacturing environments, driving process improvements from shopfloor operations to enterprise-level solutions.
* Broad cross-industry experience across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors, enabling versatile and scalable process design.
* Proven track record of delivering multiple full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations, ensuring seamless digital transformation and operational alignment.
* Strong project management capabilities, with a history of successfully leading complex initiatives and aligning digital solutions with business strategy.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
DEI and Equal Opportunity
We believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing
Industries
* Chemical Manufacturing
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