Position SummaryThe Business Process Excellence Manager – Plan to Produce is responsible for leading the transformation and optimization of the end-to-end production planning and execution processes at ZEISS. This position is essential for driving operational efficiency and effectiveness across all facets of production operations, including supply chain planning, production scheduling, and maintenance management through the implementation of SAP S/4HANA.Responsibilities:Workstream Ownership: Lead the P2X workstream across design, deployment, and sustain phases for Production planning & execution processes.Process Analysis & Design: Identify inefficiencies, gather business requirements, and conduct “Fit to Standard” workshops. Develop AS-IS & TO-BE process maps leveraging SAP S/4HANA capabilities.Solution Design & Requirement Analysis: Identify process gaps, document requirements, and translate them into functional designs. Manage dependencies with I2O, S2C, RTR and other streams.Leadership and Strategic Planning: Lead external consulting support within your workstream. Regularly engage with fellow workstream leads for best practice sharing and integration into related processes or systems. Develop and implement strategic plans that align with ZEISS’s broader business goals. Communication and Change Management: Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to promote the transformation agenda. Manage change proactively by engaging stakeholders and facilitating adaptation to new processes and systems.Required Knowledge & ExperienceBachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Production, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, SCM or a related field. Minimum of 8 years experience:as a key user or a Business user in Production Planning & Execution domain OR managing projects focused on business process excellence, particularly within SAP ERP transformations in Production Planning. Experience in SAP S4 HANA PP (Production Planning) as a Process expert is good to haveProficiency in Production Planning processes like-Material & Production planningShop floor planning, Demand/Forecast planningIBP- integrated Business planningMES- MFG execution system (SAP DM- Digital manufacturing)Expertise in the necessary tools like- Signavio, JIRA, SAP Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working with diverse teams and influencing leadership.ZEISS in IndiaZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. Further information at ZEISS India (
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Manager Business Process Excellence, Plan to Produce