Director, ECS – SAP Supply Chain – Individual Contributor (IT Engineering)

Introduction to role

We have an opportunity for aDirector, ECS – SAP Supply Chainto join our Global Innovation and Technology Centre in Guadalajara, 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 inIT Engineering, you will serve as the SAP Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (ECC and S/4HANA) with a proven history of driving impactful transformation projects within regulated pharmaceutical environments. You will bridge the gap between SAP architects and global supply chain stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Fit‑to‑standard design:Lead OTC, P2P, and P2S designs across ECC (MM, WM, SD, ATTP, APO) and the SAP BUSINESS SUITE ecosystem (GTS, BNL‑GTT, BNL‑SCC, SAC, BTP, BRH, PaPM, ICSM, IAG).
• Mentorship:Cultivate and grow team talent through structured mentorship, knowledge sharing, and development planning.
• Regulatory embedding:Embed pharma regulatory requirements (GxP/GMP, GDP, DSCSA/FMD serialization via ATTP, trade compliance via GTS) into process designs and change control.
• Template governance:Govern global template adoption, master data standards, and configuration guardrails; drive standard‑first decisions with minimal WRICEF.
• Integration orchestration:Connect SAP Business Suite, EWM/WM, ATTP, GTS, BNL‑GTT/SCC, SAC, and external partners (3PLs, CMOs, carriers) using validated, standard interfaces.
• Agile delivery and validation:Shape backlogs, estimates, releases, cutovers, and hypercare plans that minimize operational disruption; ensure validation evidence and transport discipline.
• Incident resolution:Triage complex SCM incidents (ATP, pricing, warehouse execution, serialization exceptions, trade holds) while preserving clean core and validated state.
• Analytics and controls:Enable SAC analytics; automate controls via ICSM/IAG with clear data lineage and audit readiness.

Mandatory qualifications and experience

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Pharma SCM:Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical supply chain operations and systems, including GxP/GMP and GDP-aligned processes.
• SAP ECC core:Hands‑on with SD, MM, WM, and serialization via ATTP; practical exposure to APO concepts and migration considerations.
• SAP BUSINESS SUITE ecosystem: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, and 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 and validation:Delivery 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 (trainable) skills

• Thought Leadership:Track record of speaking engagements at reputable industry events and affiliation with meaningful professional organizations in the SAP SCM or pharmaceutical domain.
• EWM:Embedded/standalone EWM for advanced warehousing, wave/picking, and 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 (GDP exceptions, documentation requirements).
• SAC:KPI design for OTIF, inventory turns, temperature excursion compliance; data modeling for regulatory dashboards.
• ICSM/IAG:Automated control design 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 adoption: Minimal WRICEF and strong validation outcomes.
• Stable global deployments: Fewer serialization/traceability and trade compliance incidents.
• Operational performance: Improved 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 medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now.

Date Posted

19-feb-2026

Closing Date

12-mar-2026

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.