ERP/SAP SCM LOGISTICS CONSULTANT

Job Description The Future Begins Here At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation.
By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.
Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields.
We invite you to join our digital transformation journey.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.
At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company.
We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.
Responsibilities.
• A solid business understanding of supply planning processes, combined with hands-on SAP configuration experience.
Candidate should understand integration points and dependencies between the SAP IBP Supply planning components and other SAP ECC, S/4 HANA or SAP APO modules.
• Participate in the design of roadmaps for product line, ensuring integration into the overall product management roadmap and release plans (SAP APO, SAP IBP, SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Cloud Platform) and raising any issues related to the critical path of the product to the Product Owner, SCM SAP managers and ERP Platform counterparts..
• Participate in the definition of user requirements, user stories, functional/technical specifications and the update/review of Design Papers and process flows.
Work closely with the key business and IT stakeholders and third-party providers to deliver new application solutions and enhancements to existing applications.
• Act as the ‘go to’ SCM IBP Supply planning specialist for stakeholders and liaison/driver for business community.
Possess strong knowledge of both business and technology regarding SAP SCM Planning solutions and developments.
• Lead resolution of complex problems with a global impact on the business and identify opportunities to streamline business and/or layered system processes and ensure delivered work meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements as well as best practices.
• Actively engage with the release and engagement teams, major programs ensuring active adoption and deployment of product line capabilities.
Support active engagements and continuous improvement as required.
• Ensure alignment with Business Process Owners and IT Business Partners to drive engagement, process design, prioritization and deployment support across the respective areas.
• Train junior consultants and actively hand over knowledge to other team members SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.
Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Commerce or equivalent.
• Working experience from major consulting companies focusing on implementation of SAP IBP • Minimum of 3 years of practical consulting experience in SAP IBP – Supply Planning (Time Series and Order Based Planning) with hands-on configuration experience using optimization and deep domain knowledge of SAP IBP-Supply Planning Capabilities • Experience with 1+ full SAP Lifecycle Implementations • Understand and document process flows, integration points, forms, workflow requirements impacting areas of responsibilities and collaborate with team (process leads, vendors, solution integrators etc.) to clarify vision, scope, and capabilities.
• Work with stakeholders and project team to prioritize requirements, cost estimation/economics, develop workflow processes and manage business relationships altogether with ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner.
• Experience with SDLC methodology, including tasks like develop test cases, execute test plans, log defects, develop functional design specifications including workflow, validation, and logic requirements.
Ensure designs can be traced back to requirements • Experience in working with multiple teams across matrixed organization in various locations to implement solutions.
• In special cases, willingness to travel (usually 1-2 weeks during Fit & Gap design phase or UAT testing/Training phase) or work in different time zone, during mentioned phases.
Desired.
• Good understanding and practical consulting experience with SAP IBP Demand planning or SAP IBP Inventory optimization is welcomed.
• Functional, configuration and/or development experience in SAP APO (in at least one of the following modules.
SNP, PP/DS) is a great bonus indluding minimum of 1 years of SAP functional, configuration and/or development experience in SAP ECC (CIF, MRP).
• Practical experience with projects involving SAP S/4 HANA or SAP Certification • Pharmaceutical industry and drug development experience.
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU.
• Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in México and North America, but also globally.
No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.
• At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.
• Joining the ICC in Mexico City will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.
BENEFITS.
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career.
Amongst our benefits are.
• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus • Monthly Supermarket and Food Vouchers • Flexible Working Schemes • Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans.
Life, Medical, Dental & Vision • Additional Time Off • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA.
• • Takeda is leading a digital revolution.
We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
• • As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.
• • If you have further inquiries on the ICC Mexico City or this role, follow us on LinkedIn, and look up for our upcoming online events where we will elaborate on open roles and host Q&A sessions.