Operations SAP / Systems Lead
Date de publication :
27 septembre 2024Taux d'activité :
100%Type de contrat :
Durée indéterminée- Lieu de travail :Blanchardstown Road North
Position Summary
The Operations SAP/Systems Lead will leverage proven SAP experience combined with manufacturing operations experience to work as the bridge between Global SAP teams and Global Manufacturing operations. This position has ownership for managing, optimizing, and supporting SAP solutions to improve operational efficiency, streamline warehousing processes, and support business transformation initiatives. The role requires technical expertise, business process knowledge, and an ability to implement best practices across SAP S/4 HANA for operations and warehousing. The role will require a strong background in operations and warehousing, and in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA.
Principal Responsibilities
SAP Sustaining Operations:
- Owns Identify, develop, and manage strategic business relationships and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements
- Work with business partners to define requirements, analyze and propose initiatives, from requirement gathering to design, build, test, and deployment
- Provide SAP and application expert knowledge in the functional areas of Materials Management (MM), Manufacturing, Packaging and Warehouse Management (WM) to respond to business requirements and provide potential solutions or improvements
- Acquire knowledge of emerging functionality / solutions, and contribute to their successful implementation within the business, where appropriate
- Conduct requirement gathering workshops with Business Unit personnel to agree process design
- Design and deliver value-added systems initiatives to drive business value.
- Lead cross functional complex systems applications projects
- Support the business to maximize utilization of currently implemented SAP solutions
- Educate end-users on SAP or other applications capability to maximize use and efficiency
- Driven to process improvement and solution identification
- Adaptability to a multicultural environment, valuing diversity within a virtual global team environment
- Implement and maintain best practices for order fulfillment, procurement, inbound/outbound logistics, and production support.
- Design and execute SAP reports to deliver real-time data insights into inventory levels, stock movement, order fulfillment, and operational KPIs.
- Serve as a key liaison between the business and IT teams for all SAP-related projects and enhancements.
SAP S/4 HANA Implementation & Support:
- Lead (from Operations perspective) and participate in the implementation, configuration, and support of SAP S/4 HANA modules related to operations, warehousing, and logistics (MM, WM, Extended WM, etc.).
- Ensure seamless integration of SAP S/4 HANA systems across supply chain, warehousing, and operations functions.
- Monitor and troubleshoot system issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
- Manage and configure SAP S/4 HANA Warehouse Management and Extended Warehouse Management modules to align with business objectives.
- Optimize inventory management processes, including goods receipt, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and stock transfers within SAP S/4 HANA.
- Oversee cycle counting, physical inventory processes, and inventory accuracy using SAP functionality.
- Work closely with operations teams to identify areas for improvement, leveraging SAP S/4 HANA to drive process efficiency and operational excellence.
Personnal Attributes:
- Strong analytical ability to convert data into key business insights
- Detail-oriented with the ability to effective lead and manage multiple competing priorities
- Excellent communication, analytical and decision skills
- Ability to display a high degree of professionalism in dealing with business managers and users
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Proven track record of implementing, running, and delivering successful systems projects
Qualifications
- Strong cross-functional SAP knowledge especially in Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Warehouse Management
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in SAP systems related to operations, warehousing, or supply chain management, as well as post go live user support experience.
- Extensive hands-on experience with SAP S/4 HANA, especially in modules such as MM, WM, EWM, and LE (Logistics Execution).
- Proven experience with full-cycle SAP implementations, upgrades, and post-implementation support in an operations or warehouse setting.
Education
- BA/BS in computer science, IS, MIS or a related field
- APICS and/or SAP Certification is a plus
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.