Specialist SAP Architect - SAP TM

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) seeks an experienced SAP Transportation Management Architect to design and implement end-to-end SAP TM solutions on S/4HANA and ECC. You will work in an Agile team, gathering requirements, configuring master data, and delivering working solutions through the full lifecycle.

The role covers TM areas including routing, carrier invoicing, freight settlement, and analytics, with integration to EWM and BN4L. Strong documentation and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master, Bachelor, or Diploma with SAP S/4 TM implementation experience.
• Strong hands-on experience configuring SAP S/4 TM in ECC or S/4HANA.
• Experience with BN4L best practices and freight collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and optimize SAP TM across ECC and S/4HANA.
• Lead architectural reviews and risk mitigation planning.
• Create functional specs, test cases, and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in SAFe agile ceremonies.
• Support ERP implementations from blueprint to go-live and support.

Skills

SAP S/4 TM

Solution design

Root-cause analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

SAFe participation

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Diploma in SAP/Logistics

Tools

JIRA

ALM

BN4L

Solution Manager

Job description

Career Category Engineering Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description: Amgen is seeking an experienced SAP Transportation Management Architect to join the product team responsible for delivering end-to-end SAP TM solutions within an Agile framework. This role focuses on designing, configuring, and supporting transportation management processes using SAP TM on S/4HANA and ECC platforms. This architect will work hands‑on within a collaborative Agile team, participating in all phases of solution delivery—from gathering functional requirements and managing transportation master data to configuration, testing, and deployment. The role includes demonstrating working solutions to the team, ensuring continuous feedback and alignment with product goals.

This position requires strong expertise in designing and configuring the TM solution in all areas including Package Building, Consolidation, Change Controller, Carrier Invoicing, Freight Settlement, TM Analytics and TM integration with EWM and BN4L (Business Network for Logistics).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, Configure and Optimize transportation planning, execution, and freight cost management, etc.
• Configure and support SAP TM solutions in both ECC and S/4HANA environments
• Design and implement transportation lane‑based transportation solutions for optimized routing and cost efficiency
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Create critical documentation such as functional designs, test cases, and user manuals.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in ERP implementation projects, including blueprinting, gap analysis, testing, go‑live, and post‑production support.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional architects and team members to ensure the effective execution of the projects and services
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to deliver and sustain Amgen's S/4HANA ecosystem utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Develop innovative solutions that drive speed to value via AI/ML and leading control practices

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 to 8 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM
• Diploma with 10 - 12 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience configuring and customizing SAP S/4 TM
• Ability to design and implement solutions based on business requirements, including debugging and root cause analysis.
• Experience in creating detailed documentation, including functional specifications, test cases, and compliance reports.
• Understanding of S/4 and TM master data requirements.
• Proven understanding and application of BN4L best practices for Freight Collaboration
• Strong knowledge of transportation execution, freight cost calculation, and carrier collaboration

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Knowledge of SAP S/4 STO and Sales Order processing, outbound logistics and warehouse management process.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software delivery and process improvement.

Professional Certifications

• SAP S/4 TM (preferred)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Experience in life sciences, biotech, or other regulated industries
• SAP S/4HANA implementation or upgrade experience
• Familiarity with freight settlement, lane planning, and third‑party logistics integration
• Working knowledge of JIRA, ALM, ServiceNow, and Solution Manager
• Exposure to AI and automation in supply chain applications
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Shift Information

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening shift, as required based on business requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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