IT Business Partner - Manufacturing

- Partner with manufacturing and factory teams to understand business objectives, operational challenges, and technology needs, and translate them into IT initiatives and solutions.

- Lead the implementation and optimization of solutions relevant to manufacturing operations, including Production Planning (PP), Material Management (MM), Plant Maintenance (PM), Quality Management (QM), and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Material Requirement Planning (MRP) processes, ensuring accurate demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and production scheduling.

- Drive digital factory initiatives to enhance automation, efficiency, and visibility across manufacturing processes, leveraging technologies such as IoT, data analytics, and robotics.

- Develop and implement solutions for production planning and scheduling, capacity management, and resource optimization, aligning with business priorities and operational requirements.

- Partner with quality management teams to implement and maintain quality control processes, compliance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate with IT infrastructure and security teams to ensure robust and secure connectivity for manufacturing systems and equipment.

- Facilitate change management and adoption of new technologies within the manufacturing environment, providing training, support, and documentation as needed.

- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in manufacturing and IT, and make recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications And Education Requirement:

- Academic An MBA (preferably with a BE/BTech) Professional 15+ years of experience in IT business partnering or similar roles, with a focus on manufacturing operations and SAP implementation.

- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.

Knowledge & Experience:

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Production Planning, Execution, Maintenance, and Quality Management.

- Hands-on experience with SAP modules relevant to manufacturing operations, such as PP, MM, PM, QM, and MES.

- Experience with digital factory initiatives, including IoT, data analytics, robotics, and automation technologies.

- Experience working with industry-specific manufacturing solutions or platforms.