SAP Lead - S4 HANA(IBP)

Arcolab is a Global Capability Centre designed to provide a wide range of specialized capabilities across diverse business functions. With a strong focus on customer centricity and delivering excellence , Arcolab positions itself as a Centre of Excellence within the pharmaceutical sector. By driving customer-first strategies and developing niche expertise, Arcolab supports its clients in addressing complex business needs across multiple areas.

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced SAP S / 4HANA & IBP Lead to drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our business planning and ERP systems. This is a strategic role that bridges technology with business operations, particularly within planning, supply chain, manufacturing, and finance processes .

If you are passionate about SAP, enjoy leading cross-functional teams, and have experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or life sciences , we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the configuration and deployment of SAP IBP modules : Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP.

Implement and optimize SAP S / 4HANA processes in Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and Finance.

Translate business needs into scalable SAP solutions, aligning system outputs with real-time operational decisions.

Own and lead planning solutions within the internal IT landscape .

Collaborate with business and IT teams to support scenario planning , demand-supply balancing , and end-to-end planning cycles.

Ensure seamless integration with external systems (e.g., MES, LIMS, Quality) using SAP BTP, Fiori, and Integration Suite.

Support compliance initiatives aligned with pharma regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11 and CSV .

Requirements :

12–15 years of SAP experience, including 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical industry .

Hands-on expertise in SAP IBP (Demand, Supply, S&OP) and SAP S / 4HANA .

Strong understanding of business planning cycles , manufacturing , and supply chain operations .

Experience leading internal SAP teams and working with global cross-functional stakeholders.

Familiarity with SAP Fiori , SAP BTP , and integration with external systems .

Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance frameworks is highly desirable.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical, Production, or Process Engineering preferred).

SAP certifications in IBP and / or S / 4HANA are a plus.