Astellas Pharma

SAP SCM - Platform Engineer

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

Astellas’ Global Capability Centers – Overview

Astellas’ Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are in India, Poland and Mexico.

The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.

Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:

As a Platform Engineer of a team of individuals in a specific area of digital expertise, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. Our agile operating model consists of two components – Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution are about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale. Digital Capability, on the other hand, focus on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area. This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

An Enterprise Business Platforms Engineer focuses on the development, deployment, and integration of software platforms that support our business processes and operations. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the specific platforms that drive business functions such as IBP (Integrat4ed business Planning), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning such as SAP ), and SCM (Supply Chain Management) and Clinical, Patient Safety, Quality Management Solutions. The goal is to ensure these platforms are optimized to support business goals, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.

You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Platform Development and Configuration: Design, develop, and configure business platforms to meet the specific needs of our organization. This could involve programming, configuring settings, and integrating various software solutions.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems (e.g., integrating IBP and ERP systems) to enhance data flow and business processes.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Regularly monitor the performance of business platforms, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.
• User Support and Training: Provide technical support to platform users, resolve issues, and conduct training sessions to ensure users can effectively utilize the platforms.
• Initiative Execution: Actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives, applying your specialized skills to achieve the objectives and expected Value. Contribute to the ongoing realization of Value from these enterprise platforms through continuous integration and deployment.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members within the subdivision and across other digital and business units.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise.
• Innovation: Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities.
• Reporting: Regularly report on the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration.
• Relevant experience in business analysis, technical analysis, or a related area, demonstrating a track record of bridging business needs with technical solutions.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business issues and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of information technology, software development life cycles, and architectural frameworks. Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and software development tools is beneficial.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders, including business users, Digital professionals, and management.
• Project Management: Good knowledge of Agile methodology, principles, and practices.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in documenting requirements, specifications, and project details to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and project priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IBP Supply & Response planning, IBP Demand Planning/Sensing, IBP S&OP,
• Basic knowledge IBP Inventory Optimization, and IBP Control Tower
• Must have experience in the areas of SAP IBP, specifically different Planning Algorithms, Optimization, Heuristics, forecasting techniques etc. with deep planning expertise, who has been exposed to a full integrated planning system implementation - from start to finish
• Hand-on experience configuring and testing in IBP attributes, master data types, simple and/or compound master data, planning areas, key figures, attribute transformation, cumulative calculation, and all other advanced planning area settings.
• Keep up to date and integrate on the SAP IBP innovations and functionalities to bring the latest value to the customers.
• Knowledge of CPI-DS, SAP BTP, ABAP, and AI in general
• Basic GxP knowledge

Category PlatformX (SUB00000710)

Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans

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