Introduction to role

We have an opportunity for aDirector ECS SAP Supply Chainto join our Global Innovation and Technology Centre inGuadalajara Mexico. We operate several SAP landscapes worldwide and are embarking on a multi-year business-led ERP transformation to S/4HANA.

Role summary

As a key leader in IT Engineering you will serve as theSAP Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (ECC and S/4HANA)with a proven history of driving impactful transformation projects within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

You will:

• Demonstrate atrack record of speaking engagements at reputable industry eventsand affiliation with meaningful professional organizations in the SAP SCM or pharmaceutical domain

• Bridge the gap between SAP architects/senior consultants and global supply chain stakeholders to translate pharma business needs into fit-to-standard SAP Business Suite solutions proposing process improvements with minimal customization

• Champion clean core and global template standards to deliver agile enhancements across a single global SAP Business Suite instance (Asia Europe Americas LATAM) with minimal disruption

Key responsibilities

• Lead fit-to-standard designfor OTC P2P and P2S processes across ECC (MM WM SD ATTP APO) and SAP BUSINESS SUITE ecosystem (GTS BNL-GTT BNL-SCC SAC BTP BRH PaPM ICSM IAG)

• Cultivate and grow team talentthrough structured mentorship knowledge sharing and development planning

• Embed pharma regulatory requirements(GxP/GMP GDP DSCSA/FMD serialization via ATTP trade compliance via GTS) into process designs and change control

• Govern global template adoption master data standards and configuration guardrails; drive standard-first decisions with minimal WRICEF

• Orchestrate integrationsbetween SAP Business Suite EWM/WM ATTP GTS BNL-GTT/SCC SAC and external partners (3PLs CMOs carriers) using validated standard interfaces

• Shape agile backlogs estimates releases cutovers and hypercare plans that minimize operational disruption; ensure validation evidence and transport discipline

• Triage and resolve complex SCM incidents(ATP pricing warehouse execution serialization exceptions trade holds) while preserving clean core and validated state

• Enable SAC analyticsand automate controls via ICSM/IAG; ensure data lineage and audit readiness

Essential Skills/Experience

• Education:Bachelors degree in computer science information systems engineering or equivalent experience
• Pharma SCM experience:Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical supply chain operations and systems including GxP/GMP and GDP-aligned processes
• SAP ECC core:Hands-on experience with SD MM WM and serialization via ATTP; practical exposure to APO concepts and migration considerations
• SAP BUSINESS SUITE ecosystem familiarity:Working knowledge of GTS BNL-GTT and/or BNL-SCC SAC BTP BRH IAG ICSM; ability to apply standard-first patterns
• Regulatory knowledge:Understanding of EU FMD and US DSCSA serialization aggregation returns rework; trade compliance basics (classification licensing screening)
• Integration:Experience with CPI/PI-PO and standard SAP interfaces (IDoc OData/REST EDI) for 3PL/carrier/CMO integrations
• Agile delivery and validation:Experience delivering changes in validated environments with risk-based testing traceable evidence and transport controls
• Human skills:Excellent English communication (written and verbal) negotiation and influencing executive stakeholder engagement crisis/escalation management and proven mentoring/coaching of peers

Desirable Skills/Experience

• EWM:Experience with embedded/standalone EWM for advanced warehousing wave/picking labor management
• Advanced ATP:S/4 AATP design and backorder processing; configuration and performance tuning
• PaPM:Scenario analysis for supply decisions (cost-to-serve margin simulations)
• BRH:Implementing business rules for regional policies (e.g. GDP exceptions documentation requirements)
• SAC:KPI design for OTIF inventory turns temperature excursion compliance; data modeling for regulatory dashboards
• ICSM/IAG:Designing automated controls and SoD models for supply roles
• BTP:Side-by-side extensibility event-driven integrations lightweight apps; RAP/Fiori/UI5 familiarity
• BNL-GTT/SCC:Global tracking and collaboration process orchestration
• Change leadership:Leading cross-regional workshops adoption strategies and hypercare playbooks

Success measures

• Fit-to-standard adoptionwith minimal WRICEF and strong validation outcomes
• Stable global deploymentswith reduced incidents in serialization/traceability and trade compliance
• Measurable improvementsin cycle times OTIF inventory accuracy and audit readiness via SAC/ICSM/IAG

Why AstraZeneca

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.