Operations Digital Transformation Agent (Remote)

Knowledge for the digital world of tomorrow.

ZF is in the middle of a large-scale digitalization transformation. We are currently laying the foundation for continued success in the digital era.

Do you want to be a part of this innovative project of reframing ZF’s digital core?

About the Team:

The team is a cross-functional global community of dedicated ZF digital transformation agents & process experts. You will be part of the project team that is charged with template development, implementation & continuous improvement for our transformation into SAP S/4 HANA ERP.

Our cross-functional team includes members from supply chain management (SAP EWM), finance (accounting, controlling, tax), R&D, HR, sales, quality, and production operations.

As part of our team, you are responsible for digitizing the processes of Domain Operations, including Plant and Facility Maintenance, handling of Production Resources and Tools, Process Planning, manufacturing of Prototypes and the connectivity between ERP and MES-Systems. You will be part of the global rollout team for the new SAP S/4-HANA ERP template and implement it in a cross-functional and international team in ZF’s production plants. In addition, you can participate with the team in improvements to existing operations processes and actively help refining them.

Responsibilities

• Driving the implementation of all project related design activities within region Europe (EMEA) with specific regional or local requirements
• Identifying gaps between existing functionalities of the ZF ERP Template and requirements of a specific ZF site and creating ideas how to close them
• Providing input to the Process Management Organization and the SAP Build and Configuration team regarding deviations from standard processes
• Taking on the role of a sub-project manager for the process domain of Production in order to actively ensure the defined (sub)project goals
• Establishing a target-oriented (sub-)process controlling and continuous process improvement
• Training Key-Users at the ZF site
• Conducting test preparation and execution with the Key-Users at the site
• Guiding Key-Users in data cleansing, mapping, enriching and validation tasks
• Ensuring proper business execution after Go Live of SAP ERP template
• Acting as primary contact for Key-Users regarding project related questions

Skills

• Extensive Production related process experience in automotive or industrial business (Plant Maintenance, Production Resources & Tools, Process Planning, Prototyping, MES)
• Profound functional SAP experience incl. the interdependencies between processes and their related SAP modules (focus on Production related modules: PP, PM)
• Solid experience in large SAP programs and projects
• Knowledge of specific regional, legal or local process requirements
• Able to analyze and solve issues with a solution-oriented approach
• Empathic and cultural open to work with Key-Users and project members from different countries
• Resilient and able to work with challenging timelines to reach project goals
• Willingness to travel to different ZF sites within the region and worldwide
• Fluent English language skills

Why should you choose ZF?

• Competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
• Organizational support to balance work and personal life.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Career and skill growth opportunities.

Be part of ZF’s innovative digital transformation team and apply now!