Sr. SAP Manufacturing Applications Manager

Terumo•Franklin Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior SAP Manufacturing Applications Manager serves as the primary liaison between Business Operations and Information Technology. The role collaborates closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure enterprise applications effectively support manufacturing, quality, logistics, and procurement processes. The incumbent will support the implementation, optimization, and governance of SAP S/4HANA and related enterprise applications to meet operational and regulatory needs within a Medical Device / Life Sciences environment.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of SAP Suite of Products and their latest versions
Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA in Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement domains
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality management, and supply chain processes
Ability to translate business requirements into system solutions and functional designs
Understanding of enterprise integrations including MES and Quality Management systems
Familiarity with regulated environments within Medical Device or Life Sciences industries
Strong analytical, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic operational environments
Knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
Exposure to Cloud Computing applications as applicable to SAP software
Some familiarity with SOX and IRM compliance
Some familiarity with FDA CFR Part 11 Software Validation processes
Keen analytical skills
Keen sense of maturity, judgment and diligence required to: Secure company’s financial interests; and, Avoid exposures to expensive delays and cost overruns.
Strong inter-personal and communication skills
Ability to cope with stress and continuously changing demands/priorities
Willingness to learn new skills/techniques/processes
Bachelor’s degree in any process area, (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) with professional certification preferably in SAP (e.g., SAP Supply Chain) or equivalent work experience.
8 years of experience supporting enterprise applications in manufacturing or supply chain environments
Major large, complex multi country end to end SAP transformation programs
Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA enterprise environments
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business and IT teams
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or digital transformation programs
Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role(s) directing, leading, or managing one or many work streams
Familiarity with general Order to Cash return/recall processes with an emphasis on how they integrate/interface into Quality and Batch Management
Knowledge of project methodologies like Scrum, Agile, Waterfall

Nice To Haves

Experience within Medical Device, Life Sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries preferred
Multiple Years of Experience in Medical Device / Life Sciences Industry is preferable.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary interface between Business Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Procurement) and the IT organization
Build strong partnerships with functional leaders to understand operational needs and translate them into technology initiatives
Provide advisory support to business stakeholders on enterprise applications and process improvements
Ensure alignment between business priorities and IT application roadmap
Support digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain operations
Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and maintain the application roadmap supporting manufacturing and supply chain systems
Ensure enterprise applications support key operational processes including Manufacturing, Quality Management, Logistics, and Procurement
Support optimization and governance of SAP S/4HANA and integrated enterprise platforms
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology-enabled solutions
Provide strategic input into enterprise application strategy and technology investments
Collaborate with IT teams, consultants, and business stakeholders to support the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of enterprise applications
Lead business engagement during system implementations, enhancements, and upgrades
Facilitate business requirements gathering, solution validation, and process design workshops
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and industry best practices
Support ERP transformation initiatives involving SAP S/4HANA
Support integration between SAP S/4HANA and enterprise systems such as MES, QMS, Warehouse Management and Procurement systems
Collaborate with enterprise architects and integration teams to support end-to-end business processes
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent system design and operational alignment
Ensure enterprise systems support regulatory requirements in Medical Device / Life Sciences industries
Support compliance with FDA expectations, CFR Part 11 requirements, and product traceability standards
Assist with system validation activities and audit readiness documentation
Oversee application support activities for manufacturing and supply chain systems
Ensure timely resolution of application incidents and service requests
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system usage and operational efficiency
Maintain documentation for business processes, system functionality, and operational procedures
Support cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational performance
Advise leadership on opportunities to improve systems supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations