SAP Business Specialist

A brief overview

The SAP Business Specialist is responsible for the collection, statistical analysis and visualization of production data to support the manufacturing team in increasing process performance, robustness and efficiency. The Specialist will identify and apply appropriate analytical techniques to gather data, identify areas of improvement and recommend necessary process controls or other actions to increase process efficiency. They will be working as an individual contributor while reporting to the production department and coordinating with other involved functional areas as well as other sites if necessary. The Specialist will work as the key user of SAP for Production and Production related activities. The Specialist will have a significant impact on manufacturing strategies and in the assessment of the product portfolio.

What you will do

• Analyzing selected manufacturing processes, identifying and applying appropriate analytical techniques to gather data, identify areas of improvement, and recommending necessary process controls or other actions to increase process efficiency
• Carrying out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business
• Performing work that affects business operations to a substantial degree even if only related to a segment of the business
• Involvement in planning long-term or short-term business objectives
• Investigating and resolving matters of significance on behalf of management
• Generate Key Performance Indicators to provide a focus for strategic and operational improvements and creates the analytical basis for decision making and help focus attention on what matters most
• Managing multiple time sensitive projects to deliver targeted outcomes
• Organizing departmental efforts to identify, prioritize, and assess the impact of process parameters of ongoing manufacturing
• Leading efforts to develop standard data acquisition processes that can be applied to all projects
• Training other team members to perform data analysis
• Identifying causes of variability in multi-stage production processes
• Summarizing analytical results and to effectively communicate recommendations to management
• Utilizing process maps to illustrate manufacturing processes flow
• Defining quality metrics to illustrate the impact of process improvement to customers
• Utilizing trend analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing processes
• Coordinate closely with department directors and managers responsible for executing studies
• Present findings to stakeholders using PowerPoint, graphs, charts, etc…
• Ensuring procedures are in full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Supporting company-wide regulatory compliance through compilation of required data to prepare reports for customers and agencies
• Participating in FMEA teams to define process risks
• Supporting Manufacturing departments to draft and review MBPRs, SOPs, deviations, investigations, and other technical documents
• Tracking CAPAs related to the manufacturing department to ensure that commitments are met within established timelines
• Working with the Production team to ensure the production department is in full compliance with the Bachem Quality Management system
• Ensuring all work performed is in compliance with cGMP guidelines
• Maintaining communication with managers, cross-functional teams, and staff
• Report to department leadership on process performance of ongoing manufacturing projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum four years SAP experience
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Exposure to reporting tools such as Hyperion/Brio or other higher levels of statistical software
• Experience working in a cGMP environment (preferred)
• Experience with statistical analysis applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing (preferred)
• Knowledge of SAP transactions and troubleshooting
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems.
• Strong understanding of interdependencies with cross-functional stakeholders and business implications of decisions
• Positive and determined attitude with the ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner; keep management informed of potential issues
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time

Base Salary Range: $65,600 - $109,670  

Placement of new hires in this wage range is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

Total Rewards 

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days. 

Corporate Social Responsibility 

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness.  EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Platinum Medal status in their assessment of Bachem. 

Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status