What we're looking for

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is hiring a highly skilled and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planning Data Strategy Test Lead to drive data preparation, test data assignment, and conversion strategy as part of migrating clients to new Advanced Supply Chain Planning (APS) solutions. This role will act as a critical liaison between business users, functional consultants, and technical teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and readiness throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in supply chain data, experience with ERP/APS migrations, and a solid understanding of test case design and data mapping.

Required qualifications

Here’s what you need to bring to the table:

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required. Equivalent experience includes a proven track record of skills, professional accomplishments, or training related to the role.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain data management, data migration, or enterprise systems implementation
• Proven experience in ERP/APS migration projects (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, OMP)
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning processes and master data (materials, locations, BOMs, demand/supply data)
• Experience with test data management and QA coordination
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, or ETL tools

Experience that's a plus

You’ll stand out if you also bring experience with:

• Experience with data tools like Alteryx, Informatica, or Talend
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methods
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

What you'll actually do

Data Assignment for Testing

• Collaborate with business and QA teams to understand test scenarios and identify appropriate data requirements
• Assign and manage master and transactional data sets needed for functional, integration, and UAT test cases
• Create and maintain a data matrix that links test cases to required data conditions and owners
• Ensure test data reflects real-world supply chain scenarios across demand planning, supply planning, inventory, and procurement

Data Conversion Strategy

• Contribute to the data conversion strategy from legacy systems to the new APS platform
• Validate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) rules in partnership with technical teams
• Engage in mock conversion cycles, track data quality metrics, and lead reconciliation efforts between legacy and target systems
• Ensure historical and current data are migrated correctly and meet functional requirements

Data Governance & Quality

• Work closely with data owners and SMEs to validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Implement processes to track and resolve data issues discovered during testing or conversion
• Maintain version control and documentation of data transformation rules and mapping logic

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the data subject matter expert during design workshops, testing, and go-live planning
• Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, developers, and test leads to align on data strategy and timelines
• Support training and knowledge transfer activities related to data and migration processes

Additional info

Pay Range: $70,000-180,000 USD + Bonus

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Spinnaker SCA. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@spinnakersca.com or you may call us at +1 (213) 443-8308.

Who is Spinnaker SCA?

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is a supply chain consultancy purpose-built for today’s volatility and tomorrow’s opportunities. We design and deliver smarter supply chains using a hands-on blend of strategic thinking, digital systems know-how, and practical execution.

From network design and demand planning to warehouse automation and AI-powered analytics, we help companies design intelligently, implement seamlessly, and grow exponentially. If you’re ready to help rethink what supply chains can be—and have a little fun while doing it—we’d love to hear from you.