Senior GDS Process Architect
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Key Responsibilities
- Leads team that analyzes current processes and identifies opportunities for improvement, automation, and efficiency.
- Provides SAP technical expertise, training and guidance to Global Distribution Services (GDS) Team and other stakeholders, ensuring best practices and standards are followed.
- Collaborates closely with other functions in developing and executing major strategic initiatives.
- Supports the application of data and technologies including but not limited to SAP, cloud computing, cogitative computing, advanced analytics, machine learning to enhance supply chain business processes for Global Distribution Services (GDS).
- Leads team to author Training Materials/Work Instructions/Job Aids
- Serves as the key point of contact for assigned process(es). Identify best practices and drive for standardization. Ensures role definition and clarity on key accountabilities for process steps through an enterprise lens and ensure that process interdependencies are understood and optimized.
- Leads / supports definition of process effectiveness monitoring methods, including establishment of metrics and associated targets, data collection and analysis, measurement and reporting mechanisms.
- Engages with IT and Supply Chain colleagues in exploring cost-effective and sustainable technology solutions.
- Supports Community of Practice (CoP), including roles, operating mechanisms, communication strategies and levels of training and access. Provides leadership, coaching and training for CoP including both the technical processes and the behaviors necessary to optimize process execution.
- Owns Logistics Data Standards and Data Dictionary and ensure its maintenance and continuous improvement.
- Improves the reliability of Logistics Master Data in its area of expertise, work closely with Master Data Governance & Logistics functions to ensure best-in-class Master Data practices.
- Seeks to automate and simplify repetitive tasks, promoting operational excellence, process standardization and harmonization where appropriate.
- Actively participate in various meetings with internal and external stakeholders in driving timely closure of projects and support activities.
Qualifications and Skills:
- B.S. or BA in supply chain, management and/or engineering (biotechnology, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related disciplines).
- 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, preferably Logistics, warehousing, distribution or Supply Chain Excellence.
- Prior experience in the design, development, testing, deployment and/or day-to-day management of supply chain ERP systems.
- Experience with the SAP S4 HANA in MM, PP, SD, BW modules in Pharma Industry. Experience Machine Learning/AI, JIRA, DataLake, Tableau and Analytical Tools
- Experience in authoring business processes.
- Agile and critical thinker with a passion for innovation and learning new skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to strategically collaborate and influence in the defined area of scope.