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, wed 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 to 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.

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (Chemical, Production, or Process Engineering preferred).

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