SAP Architect - Logistics

Elanco; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Hook/Speke UK is seeking a SAP Architect - Logistics to lead global logistics processes within the ERP team. You will partner with process stakeholders to implement and maintain SAP logistics capabilities and ensure scalable solutions.

The role covers warehouse inbound/outbound, inventory, transportation management, and 3PL integrations. Strong experience with SAP MM, S4/HANA and GTS is preferred, with ability to translate complex business needs into simple, actionable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, informatics or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years designing and configuring logistic processes.
• Proven expertise in Transportation Management, Warehouse and Inventory.
• Knowledge of integration with MM, QM, MFG and with 3PL/S4.
• Experience with LSPs in designing and maintaining integrations.
• Experience creating requirement specs from architecture/design detailing of business processes.
• Experience in development/configuration/validation and deployment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into simple language.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall SAP architecture related to logistics processes (inbound/outbound, inventory, transportation).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, partners, and AMS providers to enable outcomes and maintain SAP functionality.
• Design and develop new solutions to support business growth with clear documentation.
• Provide ongoing support and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Train key-users and support post go-live activities and system enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to Global SAP design and participate in architecture reviews.
• Maintain awareness of regional compliance for warehousing and transportation.
• Travel to sites/affiliates to ensure successful implementations and use.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years logistics design

Transportation Management

Warehouse Management

Inventory Management

GTS

Systems integration

SAP integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics or Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

S/4HANA

GBT

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!

Your role: SAP Architect - Logistics

SAP Architect - Logistics 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 or Speke UK - Hybrid Work Environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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