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SAP Solution Architect Supply Chain Management (SCM) & Quality Management (QM)
Project Context:
This role is part of a complex SAP S/4HANA transformation program for a global multinational organization in the Life Sciences industry. The program involves harmonizing supply chain and quality processes across multiple geographies and business units while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and adopting a Clean Core approach. Should have interacted with Business to understand Business Requirements and drafting them into Requirement documentation.
Role Overview:
The SAP Solution Architect will lead the design and delivery of SCM and Quality Management solutions within SAP S/4HANA. The role requires strong business process understanding, deep functional expertise, and experience in handling complex RICEFW requirements while adhering to a Clean Core strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end solution architecture for SCM and QM processes in SAP S/4HANA.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
- Define global process standards for Procurement, Inventory Management, Production Planning, Quality Inspection, and Batch Management.
- Ensure compliance with Life Sciences industry regulations (e.g., GxP, FDA, ISO).
- Drive integration with related modules (MM, PP, SD, EWM) and external systems.
- Lead fit-gap analysis, blueprinting, and configuration activities.
- Analyze and design complex RICEFW objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, Workflows) with a Clean Core approach (minimizing custom code and leveraging SAP standard).
- Provide guidance on SAP best practices, Fiori apps, and embedded analytics.
- Familiarity with Fiori apps, SAP Best Practices, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
- Oversee testing strategy and ensure quality delivery across phases.
- Act as a trusted advisor on SAP roadmap and future enhancements.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 15+ years of SAP experience with at least 3 full lifecycle implementations in SCM and QM.
- Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA and SAP Activate methodology.
- Deep understanding of Plan-to-Produce, Procure-to-Pay, and Quality Management processes.
- Experience in Life Sciences industry and familiarity with compliance requirements.
- Proven track record in complex global SAP transformation programs.
- Hands-on experience with RICEFW analysis and design in large-scale projects.
- Strong knowledge of Clean Core principles and extensibility options (e.g., SAP BTP, CDS Views, APIs).
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP certification in SCM or QM.
- Experience in global template design and rollout.
- Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and serialization requirements.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership and ability to drive consensus in a global environment.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.