Experience -8+ Years of SAP ABAP development experience with at least 3+ years in SAP S/4HANA environments supporting Supply Chain and Manufacturing processes.
Industry Domain - Life Sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Biosimilars)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA ABAP Developer Specialist with strong expertise in Supply 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 across SAP PP, QM, PPDS, IBP, and EWM , along with working knowledge of SAP Build and Joule Studio within SAP Business AI and SAP BTP to 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)