Solution Architect, D&T, SAP PP

JOB SUMMARY

This position will join a team of transformation leaders who are driving
efficient processes, accurate data, and reliable reporting across our
enterprise. The Finance Transformation team has a wide-ranging responsibility to
drive the global implementation of SAP S/4HANA, build reporting to provide
meaningful insights, improve process integration, standardize data, drive
automation of Finance activities, and introduce artificial intelligence and
machine learning to our Finance solutions. This position will support our
efforts to identify transformation opportunities, maintain detailed plans in the
transformation portfolio, develop self-service reports to communicate
commitments, progress, and benefit realization, and execute strategic
transformation initiatives.

Job Summary:

The Solution Architect, D&T, SAP PP requires in-depth knowledge and experience
and is accountable for collaborating with the D&T team in various locations to
define, deliver and support IT enabled business solutions for the Quality
Management. 

This role will also help determine business needs and design & deliver technical
solutions for these areas. The role handles the delivery of Quality systems
including project delivery, system configuration and enhancement plus production
support in alignment with West D&T and company policies and procedures will be
your main focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Possesses solid understanding of overall vision and business needs and
utilize specialized expertise to collaborate with Quality and Operations to
define detailed User Stories for D&T enablement of business needs. This
includes interpreting any issues and recommending solutions or best
practices.
* Utilizes knowledge of best practices to help determine business needs and
design & deliver technical solutions for QA, in partner with Application and
Infrastructure.
* Essential core member of agile sprint team(s) to configure and develop
optimal technical solutions / features.
* Provide technical delivery of functionality to meet defined business
requirements as described in User Stories.
* Provide system support and maintenance in alignment with standards and
process set within the ERP Services Delivery model, West policies and
procedures as well as Regulatory requirements including but not limited to
Sarbanes-Oxley and FDA GMP.
* Create and maintain system lifecycle documents in accordance with West
policies and procedures, including creation and maintenance of SOPs, SOIs and
Job Aids.
* Work within and participates in the Change Control process.
* Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures,
instruction, and all safety rules.
* Other duties as assigned
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EDUCATION

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or related fields, or
equivalent experience require

WORK EXPERIENCE

* Minimum 3 years of related work experience, i.e. 1 or more full
implementations of SAP PP solutions
* Preferred but not required: Agile & Scrum Certification, ITIL

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Solid SAP skills – system functionality and technical understanding of PP and
related areas (QM, MM, PM)
* Good knowledge on Shop floor and Manufacturing Interfaces (MES).
* Must be up to date on latest ERP release.
* Strong HANA knowledge preferred
* Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to
effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
* Proficient English language skills
* Willingness to global travel
* Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are
related to the position covered by this Job Description
* Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery
of the set target
* Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times
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LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or
otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves
sitting most of the time.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS