Senior Manager, SCM IT Systems

Senior Manager, SCM IT Systems

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, SCM IT Systems to serve as the technical leader for our Supply Chain Management IT organization. This role combines deep functional/technical expertise in Oracle SCM applications with strong people and project leadership skills. The scope of this role is not limited to the current  environment — it includes leading future upgrades and modernization efforts across the SCM application landscape (e.g., ASCP, Demantra, Agile, and related cloud/next-gen platforms). The ideal candidate can roll up their sleeves alongside a team of developers while also owning the day-to-day operational health of critical SCM systems and driving execution of strategic IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

·              Serve as the subject matter expert and technical escalation point for Oracle SCM modules, including Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP), Oracle Demantra (Demand Management/Planning), and Oracle Agile PLM.

·  Lead planning and execution of upgrades and modernization initiatives across the SCM application landscape as the platform evolves beyond the current  environment.

·  Provide architectural guidance and hands-on technical direction to a team of developers and functional analysts.

·  Review designs, code, and configurations to ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with best practices.

·  Stay current on Oracle roadmap changes, patches, and upgrades relevant to the SCM application stack.

Team Management

·              Lead, mentor, and develop a team of developers and technical analysts across SCM systems.

·  Set priorities, allocate resources, and balance workload across operational support and project initiatives.

·  Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Operations Management

·              Own day-to-day operational stability of SCM systems, including incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance.

·  Establish and monitor SLAs for system performance, uptime, and issue resolution.

·  Manage change control, patching, and release processes for the SCM application landscape.

·  Partner with infrastructure team and business partners to ensure system reliability and performance.

Project Execution

·              Plan and drive execution of SCM IT projects from requirements through deployment, including enhancements, upgrades, and new module rollouts.

·  Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.

·  Coordinate with business stakeholders (Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing) to translate business needs into technical solutions.

·  Ensure proper testing, documentation, and change management practices are followed for all releases.

·  Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and support the broader Supply Chain IT roadmap.

·  Leverage AI and other data tools to deliver sound solutions that drive bottom-line value.

·  Drive digital transformation initiatives using advanced tools and AI, and lead the roadmap for future tool upgrades.

Required Qualifications

·              Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

·  Proven experience leading or managing a team of developers/analysts.

·  Demonstrated experience managing both production support operations and project delivery simultaneously.

·  Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across both technical and business teams.

Oracle / SCM Technical Skills

·              10 years of experience working with Oracle E-Business Suite SCM modules, including R12; experience leading upgrades or platform transitions is highly valued.

·  Hands-on functional/technical experience with Oracle ASCP, Oracle Demantra, and Oracle Agile PLM.

·  Strong understanding of supply chain business processes (demand planning, supply planning, product lifecycle management).

Preferred Qualifications

Oracle / SCM Related

·              Experience with Oracle R12 integrations (e.g., Oracle Integration Cloud, EDI, middleware).

·  Familiarity with SQL/PLSQL for troubleshooting and reporting.

·  Experience with Oracle Discoverer reporting a plus.

·  Experience with Oracle ERP reporting solutions (e.g., Oracle BI Publisher, OBIEE/Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle Reports, Hyperion/Essbase) a plus.

·  Experience with Postgres databases a plus.

Broader Technology Skills

·              Experience with cloud implementations (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure) a plus.

·  Familiarity with Java web technologies and streaming platforms (Kafka, Redpanda) a plus.

·  Exposure to data analytics tools and practices a plus.

Industry / Other

·              Project management certification (PMP, Agile/Scrum) a plus.

·  Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or high-tech supply chain environment.

·  Experience in the semiconductor industry a plus.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor’sSmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets. Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets.

We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k with company match, company paid Short Term and Long-Term disability and standard life insurance policy. We also provide paid time off and have an employee wellness program.