Supply Chain; Supplier Onboarding Functional Analyst

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP is seeking a Supplier Onboarding Functional Analyst to support onboarding of manufacturing partners within the supply chain. The role emphasizes SAP S/4HANA functionality, B2B integration, and AI-enabled data quality improvements.

You will collaborate with supply chain, IT, and manufacturing partners, deploying AI-powered tools and agentic workflows to streamline onboarding, validation, and compliance while maintaining security and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years in supply chain operations or related roles.
• Minimum 2-3 years hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience (MM/SD/LE).
• Experience supporting B2B integrations or EDI implementations.

Responsibilities

• Execute onboarding activities for manufacturing partners per established procedures.
• Document supplier requirements with cross-functional teams using AI-assisted tools.
• Configure and support B2B integrations (EDI, XML, etc.).
• Assist SAP S/4HANA teams in integration points with AI-powered validation tools.
• Develop onboarding docs, configurations, playbooks, and workflows.
• Oversee agentic AI systems for supplier assessments and automated issue resolution.
• Ensure data privacy, security, and governance during partner enablement.
• Monitor onboarding timelines and escalate blockers using predictive analytics.
• Identify improvements using AI insights and process mining.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

AI-driven tools

Problem-solving

B2B integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Experience in high-tech industry preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

EDI/XML/B2B protocols

Job description

Supply Chain; Supplier Onboarding Functional Analyst

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Workstream-Specific Details

The Supplier Onboarding Functional Analyst supports the execution of manufacturing partner onboarding within HPE's supply chain network. This role requires solid expertise in supply chain operations, SAP S/4HANA functionality, and B2B integration standards, combined with knowledge of AI and automation technologies. The candidate will assist in enabling seamless B2B transactions through EDI, XML, and other industry protocols while leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance data quality, process efficiency, and partner enablement. This role is key to HPE's digital transformation initiatives in supplier management and autonomous supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute onboarding activities for manufacturing partners, following HPE's established onboarding procedures and quality standards.
• Gather and document supplier requirements in collaboration with supply chain teams, IT, and manufacturing partners, utilizing AI-assisted tools and agentic systems for requirements analysis and documentation.
• Configure and support B2B integration setups, including EDI, XML, and other transaction standards aligned with HPE's frameworks.
• Assist SAP S/4HANA teams in implementing and testing integration points, ensuring accurate data flow and process compliance using AI-powered data validation tools and autonomous verification agents.
• Develop comprehensive onboarding documentation, integration configurations, playbook and process workflows aligned with HPE’s standards.
• Deploy and oversee agentic AI systems that autonomously manage supplier assessments, intelligent issue resolution, and dynamic workflow adaptation.
• Ensure adherence to HPE's security, compliance, and data privacy policies during partner enablement, including governance of autonomous AI systems.
• Monitor onboarding timelines and elevate blockers to senior team members, leveraging predictive analytics and agentic forecasting for timeline management.
• Enable autonomous supplier data validation, compliance verification, and quality standard assessment through agentic AI workflows.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements using AI-generated insights, process mining analytics, and agentic recommendations.
• Participate in testing activities, including UAT and AI-assisted integration testing for new onboarding scenarios, with focus on agentic AI behavior validation.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain operations, procurement, or manufacturing, preferably in the high-tech industry.
• Minimum 2-3 years of hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA, including work in supply chain modules (MM, SD, LE) or related areas.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience supporting B2B integration solutions or EDI implementations in enterprise environments.
• Experience with supplier onboarding, vendor setup, or partner enablement processes.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration platforms or middleware solutions.
• Experience delivering solutions in SAP for order fulfillment/Supply chain function.
• Deep hands on Functional and Technical experience in multiple modules of SAP ECC.
• Experience in Logistics execution: Shipping (Delivery processing, Picking, Packing, Goods Issue, Printing and Communication in Shipping), Scheduling, Outbound Delivery, Stock Transport Orders (STO), Shipment Processing and Route Determination.
• Should have excellent understanding of product structures, BOM and production models like Build to Stock, configure to order.
• Good understanding of direct and indirect procurement, order to cash processes including order booking, sourcing, order scheduling, Buy sell and fulfillment process.
• Exposure to automation technologies, RPA platforms, or AI-driven business process tools (preferred).
• Experience working with or supporting autonomous systems, agentic AI platforms, or intelligent workflow engines (preferred).

Knowledge And Skills

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of EDI standards (ANSI X.12, EDIFACT) and XML-based B2B protocols.
• Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA supply chain modules, particularly procurement (MM) and sales/distribution (SD) processes.
• Familiarity with integration technologies including APIs, web services, and file transfer protocols.
• Knowledge of EDI mapping tools and integration testing methodologies.
• Understanding of data validation, master data management (MDM), and data quality principles.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity and secure data transfer practices relevant to B2B transactions.

AI, Automation, and Agentic AI Knowledge

• Working knowledge of AI-driven data validation and quality assurance tools.
• Understanding of agentic AI frameworks and concepts, including autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, and agent orchestration.

Business Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of high-tech manufacturing operations, including supply chain planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Understanding of global trade regulations, tariffs, and customs compliance.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with ability to interact effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities, including ability to work with data-driven insights and agentic recommendations.

What We Can Offer You:

• Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job

Information Technology

Job Level

Expert

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