SAPBusiness Process Manager-Warehouse and Shipping

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 171,200 - 235,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks a Business Process Manager (BPM) to own end-to-end warehouse and shipping processes within the SAP S/4HANA ecosystem.

The BPM will govern and evolve SAP-enabled processes across both clinical and commercial supply chains in a regulated biopharma environment. The role requires leadership in process design, continuous improvement, change management and governance, with cross-functional collaboration to align operations with global logistics strategies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 10+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing or closely related domains.
• Functional expert in SAP warehouse and shipping processes with 3PL/CMO exposure.
• Experience driving standardization and continuous improvement across warehouse functions.
• Ability to align processes with global logistics strategy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional expert for SAP Warehouse and Shipping processes, guiding best practices.
• Own end-to-end operating and integration model for 3PL warehouses supporting clinical and commercial.
• Improve SAP-enabled inbound/outbound shipping and warehouse management across sites.
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement across warehouse functions.
• Lead SAP-related projects from conception to realization and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Train end-users on new systems and drive change management initiatives.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Warehouse & shipping processes

Change leadership

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Compliance & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

RF scanning

Barcode scanning

Warehouse automation

Analytics tools

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well‑understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Corporate Groups: It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

BioMarin has experienced substantial growth organically since its inception, primarily over the last decade. This steady growth in both cost structure and staff was essential to BioMarin's emergence as a leading, fully integrated global biopharmaceutical company with approximately $3 billion in revenues from over 80 countries, a robust R&D pipeline, operating profits, and world‑class technical capabilities through its 3,000 employees worldwide. As the company grows, BioMarin leadership desires to optimize the efficiency of its operations for the future through its next phase of growth.

In 2022 BioMarin launched its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) enterprise-wide operational initiative transforming the way we work by implementing an ERP system solution, SAP S4 HANA. In Q1, 2025 our first five legal entities went live in SAP, the remaining entities went live in Q1, 2026. Implementing and sustaining a new ERP impacts the entire company.

Global Process Workflows

• Record to Report
• Order to Cash
• Sourceto Pay
• Plan to Produce
• Inventory to Deliver
• Forecast to Plan
• Enterprise Asset Management

Position Summary

The Business Process Manager (BPM) acts as the strategic owner and operational steward of end‑to‑end warehouse and shipping processes within the SAP ecosystem. The BPM will own, govern, and evolve SAP S/4HANA end‑to‑end warehouse and distribution processes across both Clinical and Commercial supply chains within a regulated BioPharma environment. The BPM ensures that business processes for warehouse and shipping are standardized, optimized, and aligned with organizational goals across internal plants and external manufacturing partners. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end process ownership, ensuring seamless integration of SAP S/4HANA capabilities with business operations. The BPM has responsibility for stewardship and optimization of internal and external warehouse and shipping processes using SAP's advanced tools, function as a subject matter expert to translate business needs into system requirements, lead implementations, change management and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include Global Process design, continuous improvement, change management, knowledge transfer and CoE governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional expert for SAP Warehouse and Shipping processes providing guidance on best practices and innovative solutions to meet manufacturing and business needs.
• Own the end‑to‑end operating and integration model for 3PL warehouses supporting both clinical and commercial distribution.
• Own and continuously improve SAP-enabled inbound/outbound shipping and warehouse management across internal warehouses and external 3PLs.
• Coordinate with customer service and logistics teams to ensure SAP process supports timely and accurate deliveries.
• Support optimization via SAP tools to monitor warehouse and 3PL activities, track material flow, and ensure data accuracy.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across all warehouse functions.
• Align warehouse and shipping processes with global logistics strategies, ensuring seamless integration with transportation management and third‑party logistics providers.
• Monitor and report on logistics KPIs, driving initiatives to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Lead SAP‑related projects, enhancements from conception to realization.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams, including business analysts, functional consultants, solution architects and developers, to define requirements and develop solutions.
• Serve as a point of contact for business users, understanding their pain points, and recommending process improvements.
• Collaborate with various business segments and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project success.
• Conduct training sessions and provide guidance to end‑users on best practices and new systems.
• Drive change management initiatives and stakeholder alignment across functions.

Core Expertise

• End‑to‑End Process Ownership across internal and external warehousing, 3PLs, inventory movements and shipping domains.
• SAP S/4HANA Expertise in IM, EWM and 3PL management and integration in S4 including master data requirements.
• Process Design & Optimization with a focus on compliance and efficiency.
• Technology Integration with 3PLs and warehouse monitoring, RF, barcode scanning, warehouse automation, analytics.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Change Leadership: Ability to lead transformation and adoption of new processes.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Strong engagement with internal and external partners including both business and technical teams.
• Strategic Governance: Align process decisions with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Use analytics and KPIs to guide planning and procurement decisions.
• Training & Capability Building: Develop training materials and coach end‑users and super‑users.
• Customer‑Centric Mindset: Focus on delivering value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Agility & Resilience: Adapt to evolving business needs and regulatory landscapes.
• Project Management: Lead cross‑functional initiatives with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure processes meet GxP, GMP, and audit requirements.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 10+ years (15+ preferred) in biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing or closely related domains.
• Functional expert in SAP warehouse and shipping processes, providing best practice guidance and innovative solutions.
• Experience managing SAP‑enabled inbound/outbound shipping and warehouse management across internal sites and external 3PLs/CMOs.
• Experience driving standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse functions.
• Alignment of warehouse/shipping processes with global logistics strategy and integration with transportation and 3PL providers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of effective communication, persuasion, influencing as a team player and result‑oriented leader able to develop strong professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing others with or without authority, facilitating discussion involving diverse perspectives and delivering key milestone decisions.
• A bias for action and a "can do" attitude with a solution mindset.
• Desirable work experience in a similar transformational effort such as an ERP S4/HANA program or similar enterprise/local deployment in the bio‑pharma context.

Note: This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $171,200 to $235,400. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock‑based long‑term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.