Deputy Manager, IT Systems Configuration & Programming

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.

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.