Senior APO Architect

Job Description

MilliporeSigma is looking for Senior APO Architect to join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career journey. The IT SAP Associate Architect (APO) will be responsible for identifying and analyzing business needs, gathering and documenting requirements, defining scope and objectives for improvements in ERP and other applications integrated with business processes/data and IT infrastructure. The role involves to work on developments, extensions as well as designing our new ERP Life Science template and later rollouts in the area of SAP APO (beneficially if PP and integration knowledge) solutions to meet identified needs, minimizing negative impacts on operations, and maximizing the opportunity to realize benefits incl. Handover to Support. Responsibilities Conduct detailed analysis of business requirements and support the business needs to run operations smoothly in SAP APO and in future SAP PPDS Translate business requirements into technical requirements for SAP APO and PPDS modules, ensuring alignment with business objectives with support operations. Act as Governance ensuring sustainability of ERP System Senior knowledge about Integrate SAP APO integration and process with other logistics modules such as SAP QM and SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), and SAP WM (Warehouse Management) to ensure seamless data flow and process efficiency. Validate technical solutions through rigorous testing and quality assurance processes. Coordinate developments ensuring the Template Built, providing options in SAP Standard verifying E2E Solution building a sustainable ERP System Oversee the technical aspects of project solution delivery and ensure adherence to process governance Support the CLEAN CORE concept, verify and analyze solution and deliver the best solution after comparison and recommendation Dedicated lead in APO/PPDS Process leading small streams (functional) Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field Minimum 5 years of SAP ECC implementation experience for large global enterprises. S4 expertise required Proven track record in manufacturing industry, including SAP S/4 transformation. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and listening skills (ENGLISH fluent, German from advantage) Ability to manage small projects or processes with limited oversight from the manager Proven ability to positively impact business results. Good understanding about Change management process incl. Release Plan Governance Process like CD validation and CD approvals in Solman and collaboration with project management team. Key Competencies Configure SAP APO/PPDS modules to align with specific business needs, ensuring seamless integration with other SAP modules like S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), LTP (Long-Term Planning), and DM (Demand Management). Must have knowledge/experience about Production Shop floor control, Capacity requirement planning, Material requirement planning. Should have worked in support projects and have good exposure to various Master Data of the APO/PPDS like Material master, Bill of Material, Routing, Work center and instructions, PRT; knowledge of LSMW is required. Should be able to understand