Business applications Senior Specialist (SCM), Amstelveen

We are looking for a

Business Application Senior Specialist (SCM)

to take ownership of a specific business capability within our IT landscape. In this role, you are responsible for delivering

functional designs across data, process, and technology , driving IT solutions, and supporting IT operations.

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

Job Description In this role, you will act as a

custodian of a defined Supply Chain Management (SCM) domain

within our Oracle R12-based application landscape. You will ensure that key end-to-end processes such as

order management, logistics, warehousing, planning, inventory, and spare parts management

are effectively designed, implemented, and continuously improved.

This is not just a support or delivery role– you will:

Own a full SCM sub-domain end-to-end

Work across projects, operations, and continuous improvement

See the full lifecycle: from idea→ design → implementation → live operations

Have real influence on system stability and business performance

Work in an international environment with internal teams and partners

You will play a critical role in bridging

business and IT , translating requirements into robust solution designs, ensuring smooth delivery into the business, and safeguarding system stability in production. At the same time, you will drive continuous improvement of the SCM landscape by resolving complex issues, leading root cause analysis, and ensuring recurring problems are structurally eliminated.

This is a role that combines

solution design, delivery ownership, and operational excellence , with real accountability for both project outcomes and live system performance.

Responsibilities You will be responsible for both project delivery and operational excellence, including:

Design and deliver end-to-end IT solutions for key SCM processes

Translate business needs into scalable, high-quality system designs

Own a portfolio of enhancements and project contributions

Act as 3rd line expert for complex incidents and drive root cause analysis

Improve system performance by driving structural, long-term fixes

Ensure compliance with ITGC/ITAC controls and audit requirements

Oversee data, release, and access controls (SOD/UAM)

Act as a functional&technical SME, guiding stakeholders and team members

Collaborate with international teams and external partners to ensure stable operations

Qualifications Experience&skills

5+ years of experience in IT (functional and/or technical), ideally within Supply Chain Management or similar domains

Strong knowledge of SCM processes (e.g. logistics, order management, planning, inventory)

Strong experience with Oracle R12, SQL, PL/SQL, Workflow, Forms, Reports, BI Publisher, Integrations&Data Migrations

Be capable to read&review PL/SQL code; work on code performance improvements

Proven ability to act as both a functional and technical expert within your domain

Experience in both IT delivery (projects) and IT operations / production support environments

Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance, and control frameworks (ITGC/ITAC)

Experience working in complex, international environments with multiple stakeholders and partners

Ability to translate business needs into clear technical solutions

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement

A collaborative, proactive approach

Canon Core Behaviours

Drive for results

Focus on the Customer

Take ownership and accountability

Act as a team player

Shows courage and conviction

People orientated

Caring for self and others

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