SAP Supply Chain / Manufacturing Lead

SAP Supply Chain / Manufacturing Lead

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Whitehall Resources require a SAP Supply Chain / Manufacturing Lead to work with a key client on an initial 12 month contract.

*This role has been deemed as inside IR35.

*This is a hybrid model role with onsite work in London 2-3 days per week.

SAP Supply Chain / Manufacturing Lead

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
* Collect & align requirements from BPO; collaborate on system design to optimize business processes as per client best practice and core model.
* Prioritize and manage projects, including break fix resolutions and enhancements, in close alignment with BPO, lead and deliver Mini projects independently.
* Function as a subject matter expert utilizing SAP modules predominantly MM, WM, PP, QM, AM.
* Lead the business to sustainable solutions based on industry standards and best practices.
* Strong ability to propose and make business and system related decisions to solve issues.
* Represent IT from a technical and functional perspective for processes and integration points.
* Independently create written deliverables, document processes, create and deliver presentations and train end users and support resources.
* Ensure that all integration elements are addressed for both SAP driven processes as well as other core applications interacting with SAP as per core model
* Configure SAP to support the business solutions including reporting.
* Strong capability to manage ambiguity, find pragmatic solutions & align/influence with key stakeholders.
* Define the Master data required to support the processes.
* Support all change management and communication activities.
* Support AMS Partner team on support issues for the solutions and changes.
* Collaborate with internal and external resources to deliver the projects.
* Delivers updated GxP validation materials.
* Provides impact analysis on solution(s) and GxP validation materials.
* Ensures Core Model & Localized variants are current.
* Create and Updates functional & technical architecture reference materials.
* Create and Updates functional & technical reference documents (infrastructures; setup and configurations; security; technical administration; scheduled instructions; backup and restore procedures; functional administration & end-user guides, etc.)
* Updates GxP validation reference documents.
* Provide consulting to S/4 program on ECC As-IS design, Best practices and Core models and SAP to core integrations / interfaces predominantly around SAP modules – MM, WM, PP, QM, AM.

Education / Certifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline
* SAP Certification Preferred on MM, PP, WM, QM, AM
* Certification on Project management and ITIL preferred.
Experience:
* Extensive experience of SAP domain and IT experience in key Supply chain areas – Manufacturing / Procurement / planning / Quality within the Pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry.
* Strong SAP project / support(ITIL framework) delivery experience
* Experience in change management activities, including change impact assessments, business readiness assessment and communication.
* Strong accountability to prepare and execute work plans with ability to proactively identify and effectively address problems to achieve successful outcomes.
* Configuration experience of MM/PP/QM/WM modules,
* Experience on Integration and interfaces with SAP (A2A, B2B, integration with LSP – ALE/EDI/IDocs configuration)
* Output type configuration.
* Pharma company project delivery and IT QA Computer System Validation process.
* Previous experience of ECC SC process knowledge preferred.
* Knowledge of S/4 Hana, SD, SAP Finance, Basis and security module is advantageous.

Languages:
* English
* French would be an asset.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.