Job Description – Director

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director – Consumer to lead consumer-focused business transformation initiatives with a strong emphasis on SAP-enabled processes. The ideal candidate will have deep domain expertise in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry, preferably with retail experience, and a proven track record of leading large-scale SAP transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end consumer business transformation initiatives across sales, distribution, procurement, and supply chain functions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive SAP solution strategy, implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement for consumer business processes.
• Translate business requirements into scalable SAP-enabled solutions and ensure successful program delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and IT.
• Lead large transformation programs, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, quality, and timelines.
• Mentor delivery teams and provide strategic guidance on solution design and best practices.
• Engage with senior leadership and client stakeholders to manage expectations and drive business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and operational excellence.
• Support business development by contributing to solutioning, proposals, and client presentations.

Required Experience

• 18+ years of experience in SAP consulting, business transformation, or enterprise applications.
• Strong hands-on and consulting experience in SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) is highly preferred.
• Candidates with strong expertise in SAP MM (Materials Management) will also be considered.
• Experience working in the Consumer Goods / Food & Beverage (F&B) industry is mandatory.
• Retail industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale SAP transformation or implementation programs.
• Proven experience managing senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Technical Skills

• SAP SD (preferred)
• SAP MM (acceptable alternative)
• SAP S/4HANA transformation experience preferred
• Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Supply Chain and Inventory Management
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Program and Delivery Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• SAP certification in SD or MM is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Consumer business domain expertise
• Client relationship management
• Stakeholder management
• Program governance
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Change management

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong consulting background with experience in leading enterprise transformation engagements.
• Deep understanding of consumer business processes in the Food & Beverage sector.
• Experience working with global clients and distributed delivery teams.
• Ability to bridge business requirements with SAP technology solutions and deliver measurable business value.