Manager, SAP Business Solutions & Data

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 SAP Delivery & Execution 

•  Lead delivery of SAP S/4HANA enhancements, projects, and support aligned to approved priorities and governance frameworks
• Translate DBT strategy into executable roadmaps, backlog prioritization, and resource plans
• Ensure delivery meets defined timelines, budgets, and performance targets

SAP Solutions & Process Optimization

•  Oversee design, configuration, enhancement, and support across SAP modules (SD, MM, PP, FI/CO)
• Enable end-to-end processes including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Plan-to-Produce, and Record-to-Report
• Identify and implement improvements to drive efficiency, automation, and process standardization

Data & Analytics Enablement

• Ensure SAP data readiness to support reporting, analytics, and downstream integrations
• Drive improvements in data quality, governance compliance, and reporting reliability
• Partner with analytics teams to enhance system usability and decision-support capabilities

Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee SAP production support, ensuring SLA adherence, root cause analysis, and system stability
• Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvement in uptime, reliability, and defect reduction
• Lead and develop a high-performing SAP team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Requirements:  

• General office environment with extensive computer use
• Requires occasional travel (up to 20%)

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:  

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and Code of Conduct
• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office 

Performance Expectations:  

• Deliver SAP initiatives on time and within budget, meeting defined throughput and backlog performance targets
• Maintain system stability through SLA adherence, defect reduction, and uptime performance
• Drive measurable improvements in business processes (e.g., cycle time reduction, automation, error reduction)
• Ensure SAP data accuracy and governance compliance supporting critical business operations
• Deliver scalable, standardized SAP solutions aligned to enterprise architecture
• Build and develop a high-performing team with strong cross-functional capabilities

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

 SAP & Technical Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in SAP S/4HANA and/or ECC supporting end-to-end business processes in manufacturing environments
• Strong experience across SAP modules (SD, MM, PP, FI/CO) with integrated process design
• Experience delivering full lifecycle SAP implementations (design, build, test, deploy, support)
• Experience with SAP integration, data migration, and system interoperability

Leadership & Delivery Experience

• Proven ability to lead SAP delivery teams and manage competing priorities across projects and support
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering initiatives on time and within budget
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Business & Industry Knowledge

• Solid understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and financial operations
• Experience supporting SAP within multi-site or complex operational environments

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
• Proven leadership, team development, and coaching capabilities

Technical Tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud) preferred

Certifications

 Required:

• SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration certification (or equivalent experience)
• At least one SAP functional certification (SD, MM, PP, FI, or equivalent)
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Preferred:

• SAP Activate Project Manager or S/4HANA System Conversion certification
• Multiple SAP functional certifications across modules
• Experience or certification in SAP integration or enterprise architecture

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Career Progression:

• Opportunities for advancement aligned with IT leadership career paths within Blommer
• Growth driven by demonstrated performance, leadership capability, and functional expertise

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. The base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. The actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, education, certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).  

Salary Range:155K-185K   

Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.  

• Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
• 401(K)
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday

Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

 Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.