IT Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Strategy

• Drive IT strategy aligned with business objectives
• Standardize systems, processes, and infrastructure across sites while allowing controlled localization
• Establish IT governance, policies, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and CAPEX/OPEX planning

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2. SAP Business One (ERP) Leadership

• Own SAP B1 system architecture, enhancements, and regional rollout/standardization
• Ensure accurate and efficient use of modules (Production, MRP, Inventory, Finance, Sales)
• Lead SAP B1 integration with MES, WMS, and external systems
• Drive continuous improvement (reporting automation, dashboards, data accuracy)
• Coordinate with functional stakeholders (SCM, Finance, Operations) to optimize workflows

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3. MES & Shopfloor Digitalization

• Lead deployment and optimization of MES
• Ensure real-time production tracking (OEE, yield, downtime, WIP visibility)
• Integrate MES with SAP B1 for seamless order execution and backflushing
• Standardize shopfloor data capture, barcode/RFID, and machine connectivity (IoT)
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives

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4. AI / Data & Advanced Analytics

• Develop and execute roadmap for AI-driven manufacturing insights:

  • Demand forecasting
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Quality trend analysis
  • Yield optimization

• Build and maintain data warehouse / data lake architecture

• Implement dashboards and visualization tools (Power BI or equivalent)

• Enable self-service analytics for business users

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5. Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

• Oversee IT infrastructure across sites (network, servers, cloud, backups)
• Ensure high system availability and disaster recovery readiness
• Implement cybersecurity best practices (endpoint protection, access control, audit compliance)
• Support hybrid/cloud strategy where applicable

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6. Project & Change Management

• Lead cross-functional IT projects (ERP upgrades, MES rollout, AI initiatives)
• Manage internal teams and external vendors/system integrators
• Ensure structured change management and user adoption
• Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget

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7. Operations Support & Service Delivery

• Ensure SLA-driven IT support for all sites
• Manage helpdesk and incident management processes
• Resolve critical system issues impacting production and shipments
• Provide user training and documentation

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• MBA or equivalent (preferred)

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Experience

• 8–12+ years of IT experience in EMS / manufacturing environment

• Proven experience managing multi-site IT operations (Asia preferred)

• Hands-on experience with:

  • SAP Business One (must-have)
  • MES systems integration
  • Data analytics / BI tools (Power BI, SQL)

• Experience in AI / Industry 4.0 use cases within manufacturing environments

• Strong experience in system integration (ERP–MES–WMS–PLM)

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Technical Skills

• SAP B1 architecture, database (SQL/HANA exposure preferred)
• MES platforms and shopfloor integration
• API/integration tools and middleware
• Data warehouse concepts and analytics platforms
• IT infrastructure and cybersecurity fundamentals

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Leadership & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management across operations, finance, and engineering
• Ability to drive standardization across geographically dispersed sites
• Results-driven with strong project execution capability
• Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving approach