SAP Architect - Logistics

Elanco•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the SAP Architect – Logistics, you will be a key guide within the ERP IT team, partnering with global supply chain stakeholders to shape the future of Elanco’s logistics and warehouse management capabilities. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, world-class SAP solutions that optimize our supply chain, motivate essential business outcomes, and ensure our products reach customers around the world. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale, advancing the health of animals, people, and the planet.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and configuring global logistic processes within SAP.
Proven, in-depth expertise in SAP Transportation Management (BN4L/LBN), Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, and Global Trade Services (GTS).
Proficient, practical knowledge of integration aspects with other SAP modules such as Manufacturing (MFG), Quality Management (QM), and Materials Management (MM), as well as integration with 3PL warehouse systems and S/4HANA.
Significant experience in creating detailed requirement specifications based on complex business processes, and a successful track record in solution evaluation, configuration, validation, and deployment.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into simple terms and capably handle multiple projects and balancing priorities.

Nice To Haves

A proficient understanding of business processes within the Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks, including SOX and GxP.
Functional knowledge of SAP Materials Management (MM) and Global Batch Traceability (GBT).

Responsibilities

Oversee and evolve the global SAP architecture for all logistics processes, including but not limited to warehouse inbound/outbound management, inventory management, transportation management, logistics service provider integrations, and returns/reverse logistics management.
Partner with business stakeholders, implementation partners, and AMS providers to design, build, and deploy robust SAP solutions that enable key business outcomes and ensure optimal system functionality.
Provide guidance and support for ongoing operations by training key-users on system functionality, assisting in usability testing, and driving post-go-live production support, system configuration, and enhancements.
Ensure all new solutions adhere to the Global SAP design and architecture by participating in architecture review boards and maintaining diligent documentation.
Maintain a proficient awareness of regional warehousing and transportation compliance requirements and travel to global sites as needed to ensure successful implementations and system adoption.