Deputy Manager, IT Systems Configuration & Programming

Job Description
Provide hands-on functional support and configuration for SAP MM and S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement processes.
Support end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including:
Purchase requisitions
Request for quotation / quotations
Purchase orders
Contracts and scheduling agreements
Source determination
Goods receipt
Service procurement, where applicable
Invoice verification integration
Support procurement processes for:
Raw materials
Packaging materials
Finished/semi-finished materials where applicable
Consumables
Spare parts
Services and indirect procurement
Support inventory management processes including:
Goods receipts and goods issues
Transfer postings
Stock transfers
Reservations
Stock in transit
Physical inventory
Batch-managed inventory
Blocked, unrestricted and quality inspection stock
Support configuration and troubleshooting of:
Purchasing document types
Release/approval workflows
Pricing conditions
Account assignment
Movement types
Automatic account determination integration
Inventory and valuation-related processes
Support material master and purchasing master data requirements in coordination with SAP MDG/master data teams.
Understand integration of MM with FI/CO, SD, PP, QM, EWM, MDG and other relevant SAP modules.
Key Responsibilities – Basic EWM
Provide hands-on functional support for SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM – Basic Warehouse Management capabilities.
Support warehouse processes including:
Inbound delivery processing
Goods receipt
Warehouse receiving
Putaway
Internal warehouse movements
Replenishment, where applicable
Production supply/staging
Picking
Packing
Goods issue
Posting changes
Stock transfers
Physical inventory
Support configuration and maintenance of:
Warehouse structure
Storage types and sections
Storage bins
Activity areas
Warehouse process types
Putaway and stock removal strategies
Warehouse tasks and warehouse orders
Handling units
Support integration between MM/Inventory Management and Embedded EWM.
Understand stock synchronization and document flow between S/4HANA logistics and EWM.
Support RF/mobile warehouse transactions where applicable.
Troubleshoot warehouse execution issues, failed transactions, stock inconsistencies, queue/interface issues, and document processing errors.
Understand the distinction between Basic EWM functionality and Advanced EWM capabilities and ensure solutions remain aligned with approved business scope.
Pharmaceutical / GxP Responsibilities
Understand the importance of GxP-controlled materials and warehouse processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
Support processes involving:
Batch-managed materials
Shelf-life / expiry-date management
Quality inspection stock
Released, blocked and restricted stock
Quarantine processes
Material status controls
Traceability of material movements
Inventory reconciliation
Work with Quality and CSV teams to ensure SAP functionality supports applicable regulatory and procedural requirements.
Follow approved change-control and system-development lifecycle procedures.
Participate in preparation/review of validation deliverables such as:
User Requirements Specifications (URS)
Functional Specifications (FS)
Configuration Specifications
Risk Assessments
Traceability documentation
Test scripts and test evidence
Support IQ/OQ/PQ or equivalent risk-based validation activities, as applicable.
Ensure configurations and enhancements maintain appropriate audit trail, data integrity, access control and segregation-of-duties considerations.
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, GAMP 5 and ALCOA+ principles is preferred.
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 8+ years of hands-on SAP experience, primarily in SAP MM with exposure to SAP EWM.
Strong practical experience in SAP MM configuration and end-to-end business processes.
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is strongly preferred.
Practical knowledge of Embedded EWM / Basic EWM processes.
Experience in at least one full-cycle SAP implementation, rollout or major transformation project is preferred.
Good understanding of integration between MM/EWM and:
PP
QM
SD
FI/CO
MDG
Ability to analyze complex business requirements and convert them into practical SAP solutions.
Experience preparing functional specifications and working with technical teams.
Good understanding of interfaces, IDocs/APIs, workflows and SAP Fiori applications from a functional perspective.
Strong troubleshooting and production-support capability.
Experience working with global or multi-site SAP environments is desirable.
Qualifications
Education: Any recognized graduate, postgraduate, engineering, technology, science, commerce, management or equivalent educational background is acceptable.
Relevant experience and demonstrated hands-on SAP capability will be given greater importance than a specific academic discipline.
SAP certification in S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement/MM and/or SAP EWM is preferred.
Additional certifications or training in pharmaceutical CSV, GAMP 5, supply chain, warehouse management or project methodologies will be an advantage.

Work arrangement
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