SAP Architect – QM at Elanco in greenfield, Indiana

Job Description:

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We are in the process of implementing SAP S/4 HANA for our ERP solution. Being a new company, we can shape our new ERP solution to facilitate our business by implementing best practices and providing a key foundation to our growing company. Bring your skills and talents to Elanco and our ERP team, where you will have the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of animals and people around the globe.

Position Summary:

SAP Architect – QM is a key position in the ERP team where you will have the opportunity to partner with key process stakeholders and implement and maintain global Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.

Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of this job is to develop and maintain the architectural assets in SAP in area of Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes with a global mindset.

• Responsible for the overall architecture in SAP related to Quality Management processes including but not limited to inspection processes, product release, LIMS, stability program and calibration verification.


• Work with business stakeholders, implementation partners and AMS providers to enable business outcomes and ensure optimal functionality of SAP.


• Develop and design new solutions to optimize business expansion, ensure they are well documented and simple to understand. 


• Provide support for ongoing operations and identify opportunities to improve processes.


• Responsible for training key-users on system functionality, assisting users in running usability tests prior to going live, and post go-live production support, system configuration and system enhancements.


• Ensure adherence to global SAP design and architecture and participate in architecture review boards as needed.


• Travel to sites/affiliates in US and internationally to ensure successful implementations and system use.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics or Engineering




• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and configuring Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes using SAP QM.




• Proven expertise in the following areas: QM Master Data, Quality Planning, Inspection Process, Notification, Supplier Quality Management, Test Equipment Management and Batch Management.




• Knowledge in integration aspects with other modules such as MM, WM, PP, SD and PM.




• Interest in expanding knowledge of other SAP modules and products




• Experience in creating requirement specifications based on architecture/design/detailing of Business Processes




• Experience in development/configuration/solution evaluation/validation and deployment




• Good understanding of business processes in the Life sciences/Pharmaceutical domain and compliance with GxP.




• Good analytical and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications




• Ability to listen, hear, and translate complex business requirements in simple easy to understand language




• Capable of managing multiple projects and competing requirements with good time management skills




• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Familiarity with SAP EAM modules in area of work order management (for managing a stability program).

Travel

10-20% International

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status