About the role
This is a remote position.
SAP S/4HANA ABAP Developer
Position Title -SAP S/4HANA ABAP Developer - Supply Chain, Manufacturing for Life Sciences
Location -Flexible / Hybrid / Remote – Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad
Experience -8+ Yearsof SAP ABAP development experience with at least3+ years in SAP S/4HANAenvironments supporting Supply Chain and Manufacturing processes.
Industry Domain -Life Sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Biosimilars)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experiencedSAP S/4HANA ABAP Developer Specialistwith strong expertise inSupply Chain and Manufacturing processes within the Life Sciences industry. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skills in SAP S/4HANA development and proven experience supporting highly regulated business environments involving pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality management, batch traceability, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end supply chain planning.
The candidate must have hands-on implementation and enhancement experience acrossSAP PP, QM, PPDS, IBP, and EWM, along with working knowledge ofSAP BuildandJoule Studio within SAP Business AI and SAP BTPto develop intelligent applications, AI-powered business assistants, and process automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
SAP S/4HANA Development
* Design, develop, test, and support SAP S/4HANA custom solutions using ABAP on HANA. * Develop and enhance: * CDS Views * RAP Applications * AMDP * OData Services * APIs * BAPIs, BADIs, Enhancement Framework * Reports, Interfaces, Forms, Workflows, and Conversions * Build scalable and high-performing extensions leveraging HANA optimization techniques. * Develop Fiori-enabled applications and backend services.
Supply Chain & Manufacturing Solutions
* Design and deliver solutions across: * SAP PP (Production Planning) * SAP QM (Quality Management) * SAP PPDS (Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling) * SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) * SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) * Support discrete and process manufacturing scenarios within Life Sciences environments. * Develop enhancements for: * Production Orders * Process Orders * Recipe and Master Data Management * Shop Floor Integration * Quality Inspection Processes * Batch Management * Serial Number Management * Warehouse Operations * Inventory Management * Demand and Supply Planning
Life Sciences Industry Focus
* Support GMP-compliant business processes. * Develop solutions aligned with: * GxP regulations * FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance * Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) * Batch Genealogy and Traceability * Electronic Records and Signatures * Controlled Manufacturing and Quality Processes * Product Recall and Compliance Reporting * Enable end-to-end product traceability from raw materials through finished goods distribution. * Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams to deliver compliant solutions.
SAP IBP, PPDS & Supply Planning
* Build custom enhancements supporting: * Demand Planning * Supply Planning * Response and Supply Optimization * Inventory Optimization * Production Scheduling * Implement integration between S/4HANA, IBP, EWM, and manufacturing execution systems.
SAP BTP, Build & Business AI
* Develop extensions and side-by-side applications on SAP BTP. * Leverage: * SAP Build Apps * SAP Build Process Automation * SAP Build Work Zone * SAP Integration Suite * Develop business process automations for manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations. * Create AI-enabled business solutions using: * Joule Studio * SAP Business AI Services * Generative AI capabilities on SAP BTP * Build intelligent assistants for: * Shop Floor Operations * Quality Investigations * Supply Chain Exception Management * Inventory Insights * Production Scheduling Recommendations
Integration & Data Management
* Develop interfaces with: * SAP IBP * SAP EWM * SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) * Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) * Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) * Third-party Quality Systems * Develop REST APIs, SOAP Services, and Event-Driven Integrations.
Leadership & Governance
* Participate in solution architecture and technical design reviews. * Establish ABAP development standards and best practices. * Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers. * Support Agile delivery and DevOps practices within SAP landscapes.
Mandatory Technical Skills
SAP Technical
* ABAP on HANA * SAP S/4HANA Development * CDS Views * AMDP * RAP Framework * OData Services * Fiori Integration * SAP Workflow * BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits * Enhancement Framework * Performance Tuning and Code Pushdown Techniques
Mandatory Functional Experience
* SAP PP * SAP QM * SAP PPDS * SAP IBP * SAP EWM
SAP BTP & AI
* SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) * SAP Build Apps * SAP Build Process Automation * SAP Integration Suite * Joule Studio * SAP Business AI Services * API Management
Life Sciences Domain
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing * Medical Device Manufacturing * GMP/GxP Compliance * FDA 21 CFR Part 11 * Batch Traceability * Quality Management and Validation Processes * Controlled Manufacturing Environments
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) * Experience integrating SAP with MES and LIMS platforms * Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Serialization and Track & Trace processes * Knowledge of SAP ATTP (Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals) * SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) * SAP Datasphere * CAP (Cloud Applicat
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