Specialist SAP Architect - Plant to Stock - MM

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients.

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Role Description : What you will do.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Plan to Stock solutions (Purchasing, Materials Management /Inventory Management, Batch management collaboration with supply chain planning ) across all the Amgen manufacturing and distribution sites. This role focuses on leveraging SAP technologies to streamline and enhance Plan to Stock processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and industry best practices. As an Specialist SAP Architect, you will work closely with operations IT and business stakeholders to gather requirements, design, and configure solutions, and provide post-implementation support. This position requires deep expertise in SAP MM, IM, PP, SD and QM modules with a solid understanding of Logistics and Distribution processes.

• Design, configuration, and optimization of Plan to Stock (Inventory Management, Batch management, Inter and Intra company STO process, Plant setup, MRP, Direct Procurement, Sub-contracting, Manufacturing, Quality,) process in SAP S/4HANA

• Good understanding of SAP Advanced Intercompany STO process
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP S/4 modules MM, FI, PP, TM, ATTP, GTS, EAS, Ariba, and EWM) as well as non-SAP systems for planning, quality and manufacturing systems like Kinaxis, MES and LIMS.
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Oversee creation and maintenance of 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.
• Mentor other 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 and experience

• Master’s degree with 4 – 6 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP MM, PP-PI and QM modules
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP MM, PP-PI and QM modules
• Diploma with 10 - 12 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP MM, IM,  and QM modules

Functional Skills : Must have skills.

• Strong hands-on experience configuring and customizing SAP S/4 MM, IM, MRP, Sub-contracting, and STO processes.

• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA Intra and Advanced Inter company stock transfers, sub-contract manufacturing process.
• 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.

Nice to have skills :

• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Inbound logistics and warehouse management process, Transportation management.
• Experience with integrating SAP with Ariba supplier collaboration, IBP or Kinaxis supply and demand planning system and PLM system.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software delivery and process improvement.

Professional Certifications:

• SAP Certified Application Associate in SAP S/4 Hana Materials Management
• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Superb communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams and key customers.

• Thorough 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.