Program Director - SAP Advanced Availability to Promise

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Order Fulfillment with strong focus on aATP (Advanced Available-to-Promise)
• Proven experience in Aerospace & Defense (A&D)

Aftermarket business processes including

• Spare Parts Planning & Distribution
• MRO / Service Parts Fulfillment
• Repair loops & service logistics
• Strong hands-on configuration knowledge in:
• Product Allocation (PAL)
• Backorder Processing (BOP)
• Supply Assignment (ARun)
• Alternative-Based Confirmation (ABC)

End-to-end integration knowledge across

• SD (Sales & Distribution)
• MM / IM (Inventory Management)
• PP / IBP / Demand Planning
• EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• Expertise in S/4HANA embedded analytics & Fiori apps for ATP visibility
• Experience leading large-scale S/4HANA transformation programs
• Strong domain understanding of:
• A&D compliance (ITAR, export control)
• Serialized inventory & traceability
• Global supply chain complexity (multi-plant, multi-echelon)
• Experience with IBP integration and supply-demand balancing
• Prior exposure to RAP, GATP (legacy), and transition to aATP - Strong stakeholder management with CxO-level engagement

Roles & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Lead global S/4HANA aATP transformation strategy for A&D aftermarket business
• Define target operating model for spare parts fulfillment & service logistics
• Partner with business leadership to drive inventory optimization and service level improvement

Solution Design & Delivery

• Architect and govern aATP solution design across global distribution networks
• Drive design for:
• Allocation strategies for constrained supply
• Real-time order promising across multiple plants/warehouses
• Service-level differentiated fulfillment models
• Ensure alignment with IBP, EWM, and downstream logistics systems

Program Governance

• Lead multi-stream teams
• Drive >95% on-time milestone delivery and program predictability

Establish KPI frameworks

• Order Fill Rate o OTIF (On Time In Full)
• Backorder reduction
• Inventory turns improvement
• Provide executive reporting (SteerCo, KPI dashboards, risk mitigation) Client Engagement
• Serve as trusted advisor to CxO stakeholders
• Drive value realization (cost reduction, working capital optimization, service excellence)
• Lead workshops, design reviews, and solution governance boards

Transformation & Innovation

• Drive adoption of:
• Predictive ATP o AI-led supply allocation strategies
• Control tower visibility
• Identify opportunities for:
• Automation
• Digital aftermarket services
• Advanced analytics Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Executive leadership with proven ability to lead global transformation programs
• Strong decision-making and conflict resolution capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to align cross-functional teams under a unified vision
• Mentorship and leadership development for delivery teams Base Salary Range : $180,000 to $250,000 Per Annum TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support

Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options

Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth

Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance

Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. #LI-SV2 #LI-KUMARAN </div

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE