SAP Integration Specialist

Hanwha Defence Australia; Avalon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia seeks a System/SAP Integration Specialist to optimise SAP S/4HANA and manufacturing systems within Production Control. You will map, diagnose, improve, and embed best-practice processes across warehousing, inventory, production and manufacturing teams.

As SME for SAP S/4HANA, you will collaborate with Warehouse Leads, Production Planners, Manufacturing Engineers and stakeholders to standardise processes, drive improvements, and implement SOPs, training, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Analytical, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in SAP S/4HANA and experience analysing business processes.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehousing environments with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for SAP S/4HANA and related manufacturing systems within Production Control.
• Analyse ERP interfaces and processes to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Define, document, and implement best-practice operational processes across Production Control.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to standardise system-driven processes across the department.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training material, and OJT resources.
• Establish performance metrics to monitor process compliance and effectiveness.
• Diagnose and triage system issues via ticketing systems and improvement initiatives.
• Lead ERP enhancements to improve inventory accuracy, traceability, and efficiency.
• Support governance and change management for ERP and business process improvements.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

ERP system analysis

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

SOP development

OJT/training

MS Office Suite

Manufacturing operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in analytical, business, engineering, information systems, supply chain

Tools

Ticketing systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

Step into a role where your technical expertise, analytical mindset, and continuous improvement focus genuinely make an impact.

Hanwha Defence Australia is expanding, and we’re seeking a System/SAP Integration Specialist to support the optimisation of SAP S/4HANA and associated manufacturing systems within our Production Control Department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex business process challenges, driving system improvements, and working collaboratively across warehousing, inventory, production, and manufacturing teams to deliver operational excellence.

About the Role

As the System/SAP Integration Specialist, you will play a critical role in mapping, diagnosing, improving, and optimising SAP S/4HANA and supporting business systems across Hanwha Defence Australia’s manufacturing operations.

Working as the local Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP S/4HANA within the Production Control Department, you will collaborate closely with Warehouse and Inventory Leads, Production Planners, Manufacturing Engineers, and other key stakeholders to establish and embed best-practice processes. Your work will help drive improvements in warehouse operations, production execution, inventory management, material flow, and information flow.

You will also be an important contributor to Continuous Improvement initiatives, supporting current and future business challenges through process standardisation, system enhancements, governance, training, and performance monitoring.

Reporting to the Production Control Manager, you will combine technical systems expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills to ensure operational processes are efficient, effective, and consistently applied across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the Production Control Department Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SAP S/4HANA and associated manufacturing systems.
• Analyse current ERP system interfaces and business processes to identify optimisation opportunities and future improvements.
• Define, document, and implement best-practice operational processes across Production Control activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to standardise and embed system-driven processes across all levels of the department.
• Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, training material, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) resources.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics to monitor compliance and effectiveness of best-practice processes.
• Diagnose and triage system issues, coordinating support activities through ticketing systems and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee implementation of ERP enhancements and system improvements to increase inventory accuracy, material traceability, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on warehouse operations, production execution, inventory management, and reporting capabilities.
• Provide guidance and training to users to maximise system utilisation and process compliance.
• Work closely with Warehouse Leads, Inventory Controllers, Production Planners, Manufacturing Engineers, and other key stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Support governance and change management activities associated with ERP and business process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, Quality, and Security requirements across all activities.

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills are essential. You will work across multiple business functions, requiring the ability to influence outcomes, drive improvements, and build positive working relationships at all levels of the organisation.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in an Analytical, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related discipline.

Experience

• Demonstrated practical expertise and high-level proficiency in SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience analysing business processes and implementing practical solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Previous inventory management experience within a manufacturing, production, or warehousing environment.
• Experience supporting greenfield operations or the implementation/introduction of a new ERP system.
• Experience developing process documentation, SOPs, training materials, and operational work instructions.
• Proven experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives and driving process optimisation outcomes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement business change.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to positively influence and collaborate across all organisational levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process-mapping capabilities.
• Project planning, coordination, and delivery experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to document processes clearly and effectively.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
• Ability to translate technical system requirements into practical business solutions.

Requirement

• Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline level).

Why Join Hanwha Defence Australia?

You’ll be part of a rapidly growing defence organisation delivering world-class capability to the Australian Defence Force. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing and production control systems while driving meaningful operational improvements across a highly advanced defence manufacturing environment.

If you're passionate about SAP, process improvement, system optimisation, and enabling business performance through technology, we would love to hear from you.