Are you an experienced SAP professional with a passion for leadership and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment? Join us as our new SAP Team Lead and play a key role in supporting our production through efficient transactional SCM operations across all our locations.
About swissplast AG :
We are a dynamic and growing manufacturing company specializing in plastic thermoformed components for a variety of industries. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a capable leader to manage and empower our SAP end-user team, optimize processes, and ensure high performance in our transactional operations.
Your Role :
As SAP Team Lead, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a team handling essential SAP-based business processes in the order management and purchasing verticals, some of these processes incude :
- Raw material and tooling purchases
- Sales order entry and confirmations
- Invoice verification and billing document creation
- Daily operational transactions within the SAP ecosystem
You will lead the department independently, train new team members, ensure documentation is standardized and up to date, and foster a culture of accountability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead, supervise, and support a team of SAP end users in the Order Management and Purchasing departmentsIndependently run departmental operations with a clear sense of ownership and accountabilityTrain and onboard new employees in SAP processes and departmental proceduresDevelop and maintain SOPs, workflow documentation, and process standardsAnalyze and improve daily operations using SAP reports and Excel toolsCollaborate cross-functionally with production, logistics, and finance teamsEnsure all purchasing and order-related transactions are completed accurately and on timeAct as the department’s decision-maker—proactive, quick, and accountableYour Profile :
Strong SAP background (ideally 5+ years), especially in logistics, purchasing, or order managementProven leadership experience—capable of managing people and department-level responsibilitiesManufacturing experience preferred, ideally in plastics or similar production environmentsNative or bilingual proficiency in English; German is a strong plus.Excellent Excel skills and solid experience using SAP reports.Detail-oriented, proactive, and confidentStrong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skillsAbility to pick up company-specific SAP tasks quickly and transfer knowledge effectively to othersWhy Join Us?
Be part of a growing manufacturing company with a strong market presence in thermoformed plasticsStep into a leadership role with real responsibility and the freedom to make decisionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, production-driven environmentShape and streamline processes that directly impact our supply chain performanceThink you’re ready to lead a critical SAP function in a performance-driven environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
