25 Sep
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East Penn Canada
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Clarington
25 Sep
East Penn Canada
Clarington
When you join East Penn Canada, you become part of a leading battery solutions provider serving essential industries across Canada. Our teams support transportation, motive power, backup power, and consumer markets by helping the business operate efficiently, serve customers effectively, and make informed decisions every day. We offer meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the stability of a robust, national organization supported by benefits and programs designed to help you thrive."What Powers You" matters. Here's how we support our corporate teams:Competitive compensation with results-based rewards and annual merit increases tied to performance100% employer paid health and dental benefits, plus insurance coverage, a Health Spending Account, and paid sick days to support your health and wellbeingProfit sharing and deferred profit-sharing programs to support long-term financial planningCareer growth opportunities, with many roles across our four divisions filled through internal promotionsIndustry leading training and development, including inhouse learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support continued growthA collaborative, team-based work environment where contributions are recognized and valuedEmployee discounts on batteries, plus access to exclusive deals on popular brandsAre you a business-minded SAP skilled ready to lead, influence, and make a lasting impact?Join East Penn Canada's Information Technology team and play a critical role in leading the systems that power our business. We are seeking a motivated and strategic professional who understands how business processes and technology come together to drive operational success.As Manager, IT Business Systems, you will oversee East Penn Canada's SAP S/4HANA ERP platform and related business applications while leading the business systems team. Acting as the key liaison between business leaders, IT Infrastructure, and external partners, you will ensure that technology solutions support organizational goals, deliver business value, and drive continuous improvement. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with significant visibility, ownership, and growth potential.Whether your background is in operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, business analysis, SAP functional support, or IT leadership, this role offers the opportunity to leverage your business process expertise and technology knowledge to influence enterprise-wide initiatives and help shape the future of our systems landscape.Please note that this is a 100% in-office position, working out of East Penn Canada's Head Office location in Courtice, ON.Duties And ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day operations of the Business Systems team, providing leadership, coaching, direction,
and support to ensure team success and continuous developmentOversee SAP S/4HANA and related business applications, ensuring systems remain reliable, effective, and aligned with business requirementsMonitor, prioritize, and report on business systems tickets, while coordinating third-level support and incident resolution activitiesDevelop project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and communication strategies for business-approved initiativesLead cross-functional project teams and oversee the successful delivery of software, process improvement, and system enhancement projectsPerform capacity planning and resource management, balancing internal and external resources to meet delivery, quality, and budget objectivesEvaluate business requests, estimate effort and return on investment, and prioritize initiatives in alignment with organizational goalsEngage with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, define solutions, and manage expectations throughout project lifecyclesAct as the primary point of contact for key consulting, implementation, and software partners, ensuring services are delivered on time and to specificationEnsure business systems changes and user access comply with the organization's IT security, change management, and compliance requirementsCollaborate closely with IT Infrastructure and business leaders to support integrated technology solutions and strategic initiativesServe as delegate for the Director, Information Technology when requiredPromote East Penn Canada's commitment to Customer Experience Excellence and Occupational Health and Safety in all aspects of the roleExperience, Skills, And CompetenciesYou will receive support and onboarding into our environment, but a strong foundation and background in the following will set you up for success:Post secondary education or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience8+ years of experience in a business, operational, or technical role with meaningful exposure to ERP/SAP-driven processesStrong knowledge of SAP business processes within one or more core functional areas, including Sales & Distribution, Materials Management/Procurement, Warehouse Management, or FinanceSolid understanding of end-to-end business processes such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, warehouse operations, and finance, and how technology supports these functionsIT project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive resultsStrong analytical, product management,
and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to manage change, influence stakeholders, and balance multiple prioritiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiencesProfessional presence, positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skillsDemonstrated leadership capability, with formal people leadership experience considered an assetExperience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), Salesforce, Boomi, Power BI, or SQL considered an assetProject Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Project+, PMI-ACP, Scrum) considered an assetSAP functional or technical certifications considered an assetKnowledge of privacy standards and practices, including PIPEDA and GDPR, considered an assetBilingualism (English/French) is considered an assetImportant ConsiderationsThis is a full-time, permanent, on-site position based in Courtice, Ontario. Occasional travel may be requiredRole-specific background checks are a condition of employment and may include, but are not limited to, employment verifications, criminal record checks, and professional reference checksApplicants who are interviewed for this position will receive a notification regarding the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview dateHiring range is approximately $115,000-130,000. Actual salary will be determined based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data#WhatPowersYouJoin a team within the battery industry that values your contributions and invests in your long-term success.AI UsageEast Penn Canada uses artificial intelligence tools to support our recruitment process and improve the candidate experience, such as helping organize applications or highlight relevant qualifications. AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers, who are trained to use these tools responsibly.Application ProcessApplicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone, email, and for some roles, by text message. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of thorough background checks, which may include criminal, credit, professional references, driver's abstracts, and/or education/credentials verification.Accessibility And InclusionEast Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, upon request.
📌 Manager, It Business Systems (Clarington)
🏢 East Penn Canada
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