Transformation Manager (Master data and Process Excellence)

Role Summary

Responsible for overseeing and leading master data management, portfolio delivery, business analysis, stakeholder management, and process excellence. The role owns logistics master data across the enterprise, from the logistics data workstream of the ERP migration through the establishment of governance processes to ensure data accuracy over time. It also heads the PMO, which governs a large portfolio of cross-functional projects and supply chain system implementations (ex. TMS, WMS, APS, SND, etc), and turns business needs into clear requirements and system designs, and aligns executives, business units, IT, and vendors on priorities and outcomes. It uses process improvement methodologies to redesign processes, remove inefficiencies, and build a continuous improvement culture, so that data, systems, and ways of working hold up as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

A) Logistics Master Data (ERP LN to SAP Migration)

• Own the logistics master data workstream of the SAP migration, covering data profiling, cleansing, enrichment, and field mapping from LN to SAP, plus mock loads, reconciliation, and cutover sign-off.

• Define and maintain logistics data objects, including:

-Organizational structure: plants, storage locations, warehouse numbers, shipping points

-Material logistics views: units of measure, case and pallet configuration, dimensions and weights, packaging and handling units, batch and shelf-life settings

-Warehouse data: storage types, bins, putaway and picking strategies

-Transportation data: routes, transportation zones, carriers/business partners, freight lanes and rate structures

-Customer logistics data: ship-to locations, delivery windows, unloading points

• Keep logistics data consistent across SAP and connected platforms (TMS, WMS, APS) so planning, execution, and costing all work from one version of the truth.

• Set up data governance, including ownership and stewardship roles, creation and change workflows, approval controls, and data standards and naming conventions.

• Run data quality scorecards and root cause analysis using structured problem-solving. Track completeness, accuracy, duplicates, and timeliness, and drive fixes with process owners.

• Partner with the system integrator, Finance, Procurement, Sales, and Supply Chain on data design decisions and on dependencies with other master data domains (material, customer, vendor, finance).

• Build and lead the master data team, and write SOPs, data dictionaries, and training for data maintainers.

B) Transformation & Digital Enablement

• Lead end-to-end implementation of TMS, WMS, and APS (demand, supply, and inventory optimization).

• Deliver measurable outcomes such as cost savings, forecast accuracy, inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, and route optimization, and track benefits after go-live.

• Drive user adoption across multi-site operations (100+ users) through training, change management, and hypercare.

• Manage logistics capital projects such as mega depots and distribution centers, from construction through 3PL selection and systems go-live.

C) PMO & Portfolio Governance

• Head the PMO, managing a team of about 10+ concurrent cross-functional projects.

• Standardize delivery frameworks, stage gates, and reporting.

• Support IT portfolio budgeting and project approval with the Management Committee.

D) Process Excellence & Leadership

• Map, analyze, and redesign processes using process improvement methodologies, and find automation opportunities.

• Lead requirements gathering and business analysis for system and data initiatives.

• Act as the bridge between business, IT, vendors, and executive leadership, and coach and develop team members.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field. Master’s Degree or equivalent experience is an advantage.

• Minimum 8 years in logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain technical support, project management with 3 years in a managerial role.

• Relevant experience in supply chain transformation, ERP implementation, master data management, PMO, business analysis, or process excellence.

• Strong knowledge of logistics and supply chain processes, including warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory, and planning.

• Experience in ERP data migration and master data governance, including profiling, cleansing, mapping, validation, reconciliation, and data quality management.

• Working knowledge of SAP and/or supply chain systems such as WMS, TMS, or APS; SAP S/4HANA and Infor LN experience is an advantage.

• Strong project/portfolio management, business analysis, requirements management, and process improvement skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar data analysis and visualization tools.

• Strong stakeholder, change management, communication, and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leadership, cross-functional teams, IT, and external partners.

• Demonstrated people leadership and team development capabilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.

• Project management, Agile/Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications are an advantage.

Note: Candidate must be willing to report onsite at least four (4) days per week in Ortigas, Pasig, with one (1) work-from-home day weekly.