This role is open to any location in Europe

ROYAL CANIN ’s MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM EACH CAT AND DOGS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY PUSHING THE LIMITS OF NUTRITION AND KNOWLEDGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PET PROFESSIONALS.

The strategic ambition is to serve 35m pets and generate $10b NSV by 2030. These ambitions require capabilities that enable sustainable omnichannel growth, improve the inventory turnover ratio, and provide real-time analytics and visibility driven by data. They also involve seamlessly integrating channel expansion and ensuring confirmed customer satisfaction, in line with the quality and passion we put into our products.

In 2021, we recognised the need for Enterprise Architecture changes based on an analysis that examined our business needs, current pain points, technical gaps, and strategic vision.

The current application systems architecture supporting Source to Pay, Lead to Cash, Purchase to Fulfil and Record to Record business capabilities is not adapted to the business growth and evolution beyond 2026.

To enable Vision 2030, several transformation programs have been initiated, such as MDM, OMS, Veritas, FoT, The Box, and S/4HANA. These programs are not just system upgrades or changes; they will also focus on standardising the business processes. To create value, they require business transformations that necessitate a specific organisational design to ensure quality, efficiency, governance, visibility, and transparency. They must be business-led from the top of the organisation down to every unit.

To enable this transformation, we are building an EOS Finance COE Transformation Hub that will drive all Finance Global process designs Initiatives within RC across the Record to Report Function.

The EOS Supply Chain Finance BPO plays a pivotal role, introduced to facilitate our upcoming Business Transformation (EOS) within Supply Chain Finance. This significant transformation anticipates a major shift by the introduction of standard costing supported by the new ERP system SAP S/4 Hanna and redesigned upstream and downstream processes in the Supply Finance domain.

The incumbent will collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Finance Tower Lead and fellow BPOs from across departments within different Mars segments like P2F, S2P, Tax, and MGS, focused on the Standard Costing lifecycle. The EOS Supply Chain Finance BPO ensures robust testing of the global design and supports the global deployment strategy related to the Standard Costing process. He/she translates ongoing deployment feedback and discusses potential design updates towards the segment and global design teams. Furthermore, the EOS Supply Chain Finance BPO supports and manages the change towards local, regional and global business teams related to the Supply Finance domain within Royal Canin, in close collaboration with the PMO, CXO and regional deployment teams.  

In a landscape of impending transformation, the EOS Supply Chain Finance BPO will not merely support change but drive it, navigating transitions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that our finance processes are robust, efficient, standardised and well-deployed.

During the pilot deployments, this EOS Supply Chain Finance BPO plays a vital role in supporting, guiding and training local supply chain leads/KUs and regional deployment teams to guarantee proper learning and deployment successes. After the first pilot deployments in Europe, the focus of this EOS Supply Chain Finance BPO shifts globally and strategically securing quality deployment, business continuity, global learning and, if needed, global design optimisation along the ambitious deployment roadmap.   

To summarise, this EOS Supply Chain Finance BPO will be a key enabler towards the successful Introduction and roll-out of standard costing within Royal Canin from Poland Pilots towards full global embedment.

Context and Scope

• Initially, the role focuses on S/4 Hanna deployment within the Poland Market (0.5) and the Poland Factory (0.75). After successful deployment, focus moves globally, aligned with the overall deployment schedule.

• It deploys standard and best business process practices from the Global template design.

• The coordination and communication across all S&F and Supply functions to ensure the mobilization of all interested parties to the delivery and adoption of the, for Royal Canin, new Standard Costing.

• Works with the Regional Deployment team, other BPOs, Functional directors & Senior Managers, but also consultants, DT, Finance copilot and external partners.

• It works through influencing and indirect control, depending on the nature of the delivery setup. 

What are we looking for?

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA would be considered an advantage.

• Functional Acumen: A strong understanding of financial concepts, costing methodologies, financial analysis, and supply chain processes

• ERP Knowledge: Experience or formal training in ERP systems is desirable (1NAV and or SAP). Experience in ERP transformation projects or ERP implementation would be advantageous.

• Manufacturing Finance: Extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing finance, including familiarity with product costing and factory finance processes. Understanding the transition from actual to standard costing would be highly beneficial.

• Supply Chain Business Processes: Solid understanding of supply chain business processes, including Plan to Fulfill (P2F), Source to Pay (S2P), intercompany trade and transfer pricing. Experience with Supply Chain transformations would be a distinct advantage.

• ERP Systems: Profound knowledge of ERP systems 1NAV and/or SAP, especially regarding their data structures, workflows and integration management.

• Business Transformation: Experience in leading or participating in business transformation projects, with a focus on aligning finance functions with new business processes and ERP systems. Knowledge of change management principles and methodologies is crucial.

• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience managing relationships with stakeholders at various levels, including senior management, consultants, and cross-functional teams. The ability to translate business requirements and system limitations across different audiences is essential.

• IT and Technology: Exposure to modern technology trends in Supply Chain and Finance such as RPA, AI, and OCR would be advantageous. Familiarity with data analytics tools and techniques would be beneficial.

• Leadership: While this role doesn't have direct reports, experience in leading projects, coordinating teams, or managing initiatives is essential. This includes the ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional collaboration.

• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to adapt and succeed in a changing environment. This includes experience with first-time situations or conditions, learning agility, and the ability to operate with limited information and high ambiguity.

• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information with precision and clarity at all levels of the organization

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Global template translation & testing: Perform global template testing, translate global design towards local unit design needs and support and coordinate local UAT testing for successful deployment of Supply Finance processes

• Process Deployment & Transformation: Actively participate in the deployment of Supply Chain Finance processes, advocating for streamlined operations and supporting the smooth transition to new methodologies during pilot and beyond.

• Act as a 'Center of Excellence', educating and supporting the Key User community on S/4 Hanna usage, process updates, and best practices. Starting with Poland Pilot unit but growing community along further deployments within Royal Canin.

• Continuous Learning and Strategic Influence: Apply lessons from pilot experiences to new or first-time conditions. Use a deep understanding of Supply Chain Finance to provide thought leadership, influencing project/program outcomes and overall business deployments.

• Leadership and Conflict Management: Inspire, mobilize, and motivate teams, adapting your interpersonal style to engage a diverse workforce. Resolve conflicts effectively and deliver difficult messages with empathy and clarity.

• Communication and Problem-Solving: Exhibit exceptional communication skills, conveying complex information with precision and clarity at all levels of the organization. Overcome barriers to project delivery by leveraging diverse program/project management methodologies and demonstrating resilience under pressure.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

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