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The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.
Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.
At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.
The Opportunity:
ERP Senior Platform Owner SAP IBP Supply Planning Expert will be accountable to develop and define the vision & strategy for product and platform capabilities for supply chain planning by identifying business and technology necessities. Platform Owner will be also accountable to manage ERP demand and delivery and the lifecycle of these platforms (SAP ECC, SAP APO, SAP S4/HANA, SAP IBP and SAP BTP), for design, build and delivery solutions for these platforms and products. Responsibility will be to outline dependencies across platforms, products and projects and ensure this is communicated understood, managed throughout the stakeholder community. Maintaining business continuity through operational and service excellence for these platforms and products. Collaboration with leaders within the business and countries, possess strong knowledge of both business and technology, to drive ERP solutions to harmonization, optimization and operational excellence of the ERP Services.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the design of roadmaps for the platform and products, ensuring integration into the overall product management roadmap and release plans (SAP ECC, SAP APO SAP S4/HANA, SAP IBP, SAP BTP).
Identify and solve complex problems impacting global disciplines on a global level and oversees implementations and implications to be solved.
Center design and operations around word class user experience for ERP platform and products for Supply Chain Planning (SAP ECC, SAP S4/HANA, SAP APO, SAP IBP).
Participate in the definition of user requirements, user stories, specifications and the update/review of design papers and process flows. Working closely with the business process leads , IT team members and third-party providers to deliver new application solutions and enhancements to existing applications.
Act as the subject matter expert for Supply Chain Planning for stakeholders and liaison/driver for business community. Possess strong knowledge of both business and technology regarding ERP solutions and developments.
Work with other cross functional team members to resolve highly complex problems with a global impact on the business and identifies opportunities to streamline business and/or layered system processes.
Ensure ongoing operations and run for platform and products in collaboration with the product delivery services.
Actively engage with the release and engagement teams, major programs ensuring active adoption and deployment of product line capabilities. Support active engagements and continuous improvement as required.
Drive investigations, gain support, and implement emerging technologies that can provide business value to Takeda.
Ensure alignment with business process owners and IT business partners to drive engagement, process design, prioritization and deployment support across the respective areas.
Ensure good documentation practices are followed including the guidelines provided based on different SDLC methodologies.
Requirements:
Minimum 8 years of SAP functional, configuration in SAP ECC MRP, SAP APO ideally SAP IBP integration through interfaces using EDI.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain Planning or equivalent.
Strong technical / application development skills.
Experience as a workstream team member in a full lifecycle implementation for a major SAP application implementation.
Ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner.
User centricity at the core
Ability to analyze a wide variety of data and make appropriate decisions.
Ability to set priorities, develop workflow processes and manage business and provider relationships.
Experience with implementing major third-party systems.
Extensive experience with SDLC methodology and the validation process, including writing deliverables for validated systems.
Experience with working with multiple teams across a matrixed organization to implement solutions.
Desired:
Pharmaceutical industry and drug development experience.
Takeda Operations – comprehensive understanding of Takeda’s operating structure and methods, including a thorough knowledge of the foreign-owned parent company a plus.
SAP certification within module and/or technology desired
Experience in Agile SCRUM
WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.
At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.
Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.
BENEFITS:
It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:
Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
Employee Assistance Program
Broad Variety of learning platforms
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
Employee Referral Program
Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)
ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:
Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.
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