Role Profile: SAP Developer
Role Purpose
To provide expert SAP technical support and configuration for the implementation of new plants and trading structures associated with a Diageo production managed by a third party. The role ensures seamless system design, integration, testing, and cutover execution across multiple SAP modules and connected systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design & Configuration
* Design, build, and configure SAP solutions to support new plants, trading chains, and related supply chain flows.
* Define detailed SAP configuration across impacted modules to support production, logistics, finance, and commercial processes.
* Ensure system design aligns with business process standards and third‑party operational requirements.
Implementation Support
* Provide hands‑on technical support for the onboarding of third‑party manufacturing related to Santa Vittoria.
* Collaborate with functional teams and process owners to translate business requirements into robust SAP solutions.
Testing Ownership
* Define, prepare, and execute unit testing and regression testing.
* Support integration testing across SAP and connected platforms.
* Document test results and drive issue resolution within required timelines.
Cutover & Go‑Live Support
* Support technical cutover planning and execution activities.
* Assist with data load validation, environment readiness, and configuration migration.
* Provide hypercare support post go‑live to ensure stability and issue resolution.
System Integration
* Ensure seamless integration with internal and external systems including SAP APO, OMP, and third‑party SAP environments.
* Troubleshoot interface issues and support data flow integrity across the end‑to‑end value chain.
Continuous Improvement
* Identify system enhancement opportunities and drive solutions to improve performance and usability.
* Ensure documentation of configuration, interfaces, and technical solutions is kept up to date.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
* Strong, hands‑on SAP technical knowledge.
* Proven experience in SAP design, configuration, and technical troubleshooting.
* Experience working in complex integration landscapes involving multiple SAP and non‑SAP systems.
* Strong understanding of supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics business processes.
Preferred Specialisations (one or more)
* FI/CO – Finance & Controlling
* MM – Materials Management
* SD – Sales & Distribution
* PP – Production Planning
* Logistics Execution
* QM – Quality Management
* Authorizations & Interfaces
Soft Skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
* Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional and third‑party teams.
* Clear communication and documentation skills.
* Ability to operate in tight timelines with high attention to detail.
Experience
* Prior experience with SAP implementation projects (ECC or S/4HANA).
* Experience supporting third‑party manufacturing or co‑packing environments is an advantage.
* Familiarity with SAP interface technologies (IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, APIs, PI/PO) desirable.