Senior Manager, SES – Manufacturing & Warehousing

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide project management across cross-process teams to ensure successful delivery of assigned projects

• Responsible for Digital ERP manufacturing and Warehousing Solutions required to support all Pfizer Manufacturing plants focused on the APAC region

• Drive deliverables like test planning and execution, cutover plan for large project

• Design and develop ERP manufacturing solutions in collaboration with business and Digital stakeholders.

• Develop and manage project plans, including spend, resourcing and deliverables to design, configure, and develop solutions to support Plant operations using technologies such as SAP standard configuration, SAP Production planning and execution and Warehouse management

• Maintain long term/short team Plan of Record (POR) for all ERP enhancement in ERP Manufacturing & Warehousing Solutions

• Responsible for solution delivery, solution availability, user experience, continuous improvements for all ERP Manufacturing and Warehousing solutions.

• Assist with creation of training guide and user communication for new functionality

• Expertise in Pfizer’s Plant network global model template focusing on manufacturing operations.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at various locations globally to ensure that they are adequately informed about the status of requests submitted by them and are kept abreast on progress made and issues encountered.

• Serve as a Project Manager for bigger projects and serve as a coach to the contractors on smaller projects. Take responsibility for the deliverables and ensure cost and timeline commitments made to the business are adhere.

• Develop cost estimates for projects, create spend forecast and maintain project financial details in Pfizer internal tools and project portfolio systems.

• Stay abreast of new technology trends and look for ways to apply new technologies where applicable

• Engage with cross functional teams including key business stakeholders within Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) and Digital colleagues specially with MES and external Warehouse management systems, to contribute to the business process and system development life cycle.

• Execute and manage testing lifecycle of new developments including but not limited to SAP PP, WM, QM, MM and SAP Fiori.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or Supply Chain degree and 10 years of relevant experience
• 10 years' experience in IT system design and/or delivery, 5+ years in Pharma or business process experience
• Business process knowledge of Manufacturing and warehousing operations of large plants
• At least 10 years of experience working on SAP Production Planning and Warehouse Management modules, plus very good knowledge of interfaces with MES and Warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is preferred
• IDOCS and integration points with Materials Management, Process Order Execution and Warehouse Management. Experience in S4 Hana will be preferable.
• Demonstrable experience in software development lifecycles using agile principles and DevOps practices
• A thorough understanding of system GMP /GDP requirements in detailed knowledge of IT system design and the maintenance lifecycle in GMP environments.
• Knowledge or familiarity with the production support process, including tasks, escalation routes, communications, and other related activities
• Proven track record of a successful team lead and solution design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with business and technical people alike
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to interact with various levels of management
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Quick learner. Demonstrate initiative and ownership.
• Ability to operate in a global multi-cultural environment of time zones and requirements
• High degree of business process acumen understanding the life cycle of product creation (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SAP Quality Management and industry experience

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to manage contract resources if needed. Mentally strong, able to communicate well and work with Teams.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Travel as needed

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to communicate and work with teams

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

20% Travel as needed

 
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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