Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP- Production Planning

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week No relocation is provided for this opportunity What We Offer Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively. Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion - where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment. Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact. Job Summary The Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP- Production Planning collaborates with Production & Operations functions to define, deliver and support D&T enabled business solutions. This role will also help define strategic direction, determine business needs, design & deliver technical solutions for Production planning, and manage team members. This role has primary accountability for the delivery of Production planning with integration to Quality, including project delivery, system enhancement and production support in alignment with West D&T and company policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Possesses deep understanding of the overall vision and business needs and utilizes this knowledge to collaborate with Production, operations, and Supply Chain to define detailed business requirements for D&T enablement of business needs. This includes interpreting any issues and recommending solutions or best practices. Solid SAP skills - system functionality and technical understanding of PP and related areas (QM, MM, EWM) Good knowledge on Shop floor and Manufacturing Interfaces (MES). Must be up to date on latest S4 Hana release. Strong HANA knowledge preferred Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Proficient English language skills Willingness to travel locally Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target Able to always comply with the company's safety and quality policy Spearhead the mapping of map business requirements to optimal technical solutions. Additional Responsibilities Provide technical delivery of functionality to meet defined business requirements. People Management, work distribution, Performance evaluation . Cross functional team coordination. Ability to drive and create outcomes that are tangibleMentor and Coach the team to perform their task successfully. Focus on team building and development. Uses breadth of expertise to solve complex problems. Provide system support and maintenance in alignment with standards and process set within the ERP-SAP S4 Hana Services Delivery model, West policies and procedures as well as Regulatory requirements including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley and FDA GMP. Create and maintain system lifecycle documents in accordance with West policies and procedures, including creation and maintenance of SOPs, SOIs and Job Aids. Work within and participates in the Change Control process. Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Computer Science required or Bachelor's Degree Information Systems required or 8+ years of related work experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Deep expertise, understanding and knowledge of SAP - system functionality and technical understanding of SAP S4HANA Production planning, Manufacturing, Quality and related areas ( PP, QM, EWM) Should have experience in configuring and developing manufacturing solutions in SAP S/4HANA, along with integrating other areas such as QM and EWM SAP S4 HANA knowledge required, ideally actively involved in implementation of production and Quality Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced & complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency. Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target. License and Certifications Information Technology\Certified Scrum Manager Upon Hire preferred Travel Requirements 10%: Up to 26 business days per year Physical Requirements Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr JobRx, Inc.