About this role
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
The Senior Solution Architect, D&T, SAP MM/WM requires in-depth knowledge and experience and is accountable for collaborating with the DTC team in various locations to define, deliver and support IT enabled business solutions for the Procurement/Material Management/Warehouse Management. This role will also help determine business needs and design & deliver technical solutions for these areas. The role handles the delivery of Procurement/Material Management, Materials Management, Warehousing and Sourcing including project delivery, system configuration and enhancement plus production support in alignment with West D&T and company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Possess understanding of the overall vision and business needs and utilizes this knowledge to collaborate with business to define detailed business requirements. This includes interpreting any issues and recommending solutions or best practices.
- Utilizes knowledge of best practices to define strategic direction, determine business needs and design and deliver technical Material Management/Warehouse Management solution.
- Provide technical delivery of functionality to meet defined business requirements.
- Essential 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.
- Uses breadth of expertise to solve complex problems. 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.
- Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities
Education
- Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field
Work Experience
- Minimum 6 years 6-8 years of relevant experience required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Deep expertise, understanding and knowledge of SAP – system functionality and technical understanding of MM, LE, WM and related areas (QM, PM, MM, PP)Must be up to date on latest ERP release.
- HANA knowledge preferred, ideally actively involved in implementation of Procurement/MM on HANA
- Ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced & complex environment with a self-motivated work ethic; utilize sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
- 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
License and Certifications
Travel Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Occasional on-call work required
What We Offer
Shift
12PM - 9PM IST. Should be available to support in any other shift time on need basis
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected]. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
Other facts
About West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering billions of components and devices each year.
West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
What you'll do
- This role is accountable for collaborating with the DTC team to define, deliver, and support IT-enabled business solutions for Procurement, Material Management, and Warehouse Management. The architect will determine business needs and design and deliver technical solutions, handling project delivery, system configuration, enhancement, and production support.
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