SAP Analyst - Supply Chain - Manufacturing

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility in Lebanon, IN, to produce API molecules and support startup of GMP operations. The role focuses on integrating SAP with MES, LIMS, and warehouse systems to optimize in-bound, outbound, and shop-floor material flow.

The candidate will support SAP implementation (EWM), collaborate across functions, develop cross‑functional solutions, and train users while aligning with cGMP and SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 2 years SAP experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; project/implementation preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Understand how the logistics applications and tools integrate with other critical systems like MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and Process Automation.
• Support the site’s SAP implementation including EWM.
• Be forward thinking with respect to technical evolutions within the Supply Chain systems landscape to improve user experience or functionality.
• Contribute to projects, understand business impact, evaluating/recommending technical options.
• Support site implementation activities, integration to other site functions, and site preparation activities.
• Provide support to production and day-to-day warehousing activities once the site is live.
• Work with multiple business areas to gather requirements and create cross functional solutions.
• Promote process improvement and innovation to drive business process optimization.
• Assist in curriculum development and training of users.
• Adhere to corporate computer systems validation policies and procedures.

Skills

SAP experience

MES integration

SDLC knowledge

cGMP familiarity

Office proficiency

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Independent supervision

Time management

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP PP

SAP MM

SAP LE

SAP EWM

SAP QM

Yard Management

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Job Description

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the Lebanon Plant 1 (LP1) team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Do you have experience with i ntegrated logistic flow in a manufacturing facility, including prior experience with SAP and MES systems? This is the skill we’re looking for!

What you’ll do:

The role will support Lilly’s manufacturing site logistic flow from in-bound to out-bound, supply material to shop floor, and storing of material in warehouses. The ERP solution (SAP) will have a high level of integration with other supply chain systems like; MES (Manufacturing Execution System), LIMS (Laboratory Information Systems), Yard Management, and Transportation Management solutions. This requires an understanding of SAP functionality and system thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Understand how the logistics applications and tools integrate with other critical systems like MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and Process Automation.

• Support the implementation of the sites SAP solution including EWM

• Be forward thinking with respect to technical evolutions within the Supply Chain systems landscape which help to improve the user experience or functionality of the offering.

• Contribute to projects, understand business impact, evaluating/recommending technical options.

• Support site implementation activities, integration to other site functions, and site preparation activities.

• Provide support to production and day-to-day warehousing activities once the site is live.

• Work with multiple business areas to gather requirements and create cross functional solutions.

• Promote process improvement and innovation to drive business process optimization.

• Assist in curriculum development and training of users

• Adhere to corporate computer systems validation policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field

• Two (2) years of SAP experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, project and/or implementation experience preferred

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Skills:

• Experience in SAP modules PP, MM, and LE.

• Familiarity with BOMs and Master Recipes.

• Experience as a system analyst or similar. Experienced in Gathering and translating user requirements

• Experience in SAP EWM and QM modules are bonus.

• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Knowledge: Understand the process of developing information systems, from initial planning to disposition.

• cGMP Familiarity: Be aware of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in regulated industries.

• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Be skilled in using Microsoft Office tools.

• Project Management and Leadership Abilities (highly recommended).

• Effective Interpersonal Communication and relationship building with others.

• Supervised Independence: Work with occasional supervision.

• Retain Information: Memorize details and concepts.

• Time Management: Work effectively under time constraints.

• Decision-Making: Make informed choices.

• Critical Thinking: Use sound judgment in unique circumstances.

• Repetitive Work: Perform tasks that involve repetition.

Additional Information:

• This positions requires minimum of 4 days on site in Lebanon, IN

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$58,500 - $137,500

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.