Business Process Owner at Bridgestone overseeing end-to-end management and strategic alignment of business processes. Responsible for process performance, compliance, and continuous improvement with Lean methodologies.
Responsibilities
The Business Process Owner (BPO) is responsible for the end-to-end management, optimisation, and strategic alignment of a specific business process within the organisation.
The BPO ensures that processes deliver value, operate efficiently, and support the organisation’s strategic objectives.
He will leverage & move forward our SAP Tech Stack and Tire centric solutions.
Acting as the single point of accountability, the BPO oversees process performance, compliance, and continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies to drive operational excellence.
Cooperate with the Head of Business Process (HoBP) and act as the business owner for functional sub-domains (Our Team Covers “Source / Purchase To Pay” direct and indirect materials domains).
Own the assigned business process life cycle, defining and maintaining process boundaries, inputs, outputs, roles, and interactions.
Ensure alignment with organisational strategy and compliance with relevant regulations.
Actively participate in the design of “to be” solutions in collaboration with IT and other stakeholders.
Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for process performance.
Lead process design and redesign initiatives using Lean methodologies and process mining tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organisation.
Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field.
Lean Methodology certification (mandatory).
5–7 years in Procurement or a related field.
Minimum 1 year hands‑on SAP experience (SAP MM required; SAP WM/EWM or SAP FI is a plus).
Proven track record in leading cross‑functional process improvement initiatives.
SAP MM expertise (required); SAP WM/EWM or FI modules (asset).
Experience with SAP Signavio and process mining tools.
Strong process mapping and analytical skills.
Ability to interpret KPI data and drive operational improvements.
Familiarity with ERP system integrations.
Fluent English (must‑have). Additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
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