We're Hiring | Solution Architect - SAP Supply Chain

Location: Hyderabad, India

Our client, a US-based Pharma organization, is establishing its Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad. We are seeking a hands-on Solution Architect - SAP Supply Chain to optimize and support end-to-end SAP Supply Chain processes across manufacturing, quality, inventory, and distribution. Pharma domain experience is mandatory.

The successful candidate will be the resident expert in SAP supply chain modules, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure GxP/GMP compliance and enable efficient operations across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support SAP supply chain modules (MM, PP, WM, QM, and potentially ATTP or IBP) tailored to biotech/pharma operations.

- Lead the design and integration of SAP to support chain-of-identity (COI) and chain-of-custody (COC) for patient-specific products, from apheresis to administration.

- Design, configure, and implement SAP solutions in alignment with GMP-compliant processes (e.g., batch management, serialization, lot traceability).

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Logistics to gather requirements and translate them into SAP functionality.

- Support validation efforts and ensure SAP system changes comply with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and other regulatory standards.

- Develop and maintain functional specifications, SOPs, user training/work instruction materials, and test scripts (IQ/OQ/PQ).

- Troubleshoot and resolve SAP system issues related to material master data, BOMs, routing, batch records, MRP, and shop floor integration.

- Participate in audits and inspections, providing documentation and system walkthroughs as required.

- Work closely with IT, QA, and external partners to manage change control processes and ensure business continuity.

-Support integration with MES, LIMS, WMS, or serialization systems.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

- SAP experience in supply chain consulting or analyst roles in GMP-regulated environments.

- Hands-on experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA (MM, PP, WM, QM).

- Strong understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP/CSV requirements.

- Experience in validated environments with GxP documentation practices.

- Knowledge of serialization (SAP ATTP), SAP IBP, or integration with MES/WMS platforms.

- Familiarity with FDA, EMA, or ICH regulatory frameworks.

- SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.

- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to interface across all levels of the organization.

- Agile or hybrid project methodology experience.

- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth/entrepreneurial mindset.