SAP Architect - Logistics

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Hook, UK seeks a Senior SAP Architect - Logistics to own global logistics process architecture within the ERP team. You will partner with stakeholders, implement and maintain SAP-based solutions for warehouse, inventory and transportation management, and drive continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with AMS partners, ensure compliance and design for scalable logistics capabilities across S/4HANA integrations, while training users and supporting operations through go-live and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years designing and configuring logistics processes.
• Experience with Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management and GTS.
• Experience with SAP MM and S/4 integration with 3PL and ERP systems.
• Experience building requirements specs from architecture and business processes.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the SAP logistics architecture including inbound/outbound, inventory and transportation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, partners and AMS to enable outcomes and ensure SAP functionality.
• Design and document new solutions to support business growth and simplicity.
• Provide ongoing operational support and process improvement opportunities.
• Train key users and support post go-live activities.
• Ensure adherence to global SAP design and participate in architecture reviews.
• Maintain awareness of warehousing and transport compliance across regions.
• Travel to sites/affiliates to support implementations.

Skills

Logistics architecture design

SAP Logistics

Transportation Management

Warehouse Management

Inventory Management

Systems integration

3PL integrations

Requirements gathering

Solution deployment

Communication & analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics or Engineering

Tools

SAP MM / S4HANA

MFG / QM / MM modules

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

SAP Architect - Logistics

It is a key position in the ERP team where you will have the opportunity to partner with key process stakeholders and implement and maintain global logistics processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall architecture in SAP related to Logistic processes including but not limited to warehouse inbound/outbound management, inventory management, transportation management, logistics service provider integrations, returns/reverse logistics management, etc.
• Work with business stakeholders, implementation partners and AMS providers to enable business outcomes and ensure optimal functionality of SAP.
• Develop and design new solutions to optimize business expansion, ensure they are well documented and simple to understand.
• Provide support for ongoing operations and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Responsible for training key-users on system functionality, assisting users in running usability tests prior to going live, and post go‑live production support, system configuration and system enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to Global SAP design and architecture and participate in architecture review boards as needed.
• Maintain awareness of regional compliance related to warehousing and transportation management.
• Travel to sites/affiliates to ensure successful implementations and system use.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics or Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and configuring logistic processes
• Proven expertise in the following areas: Transportation Management (BN4L/LBN), Warehouse Management, Inventory Management and GTS
• Knowledge in integration aspects with other modules such as, MFG, QM and MM and in integration aspects with 3PL warehouse and S4 system
• Experience in working with LSPs in designing, configuring/developing, and maintaining integrations
• Experience in creating requirement specifications based on architecture/design/detailing of Business Processes
• Experience in development/configuration/solution evaluation/validation and deployment
• Good analytical and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications
• Ability to listen, hear, and translate complex business requirements in simple easy to understand language
• Capable of managing multiple projects and competing requirements with good time management skills

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Good understanding of business processes in the Life sciences/Pharmaceutical domain and compliance with SOX and GxP.
• Knowledge in: SAP MM, GBT

Additional Information

• Travel: 10-20 %
• Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.