Specialist SAP Architect - SAP TM

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

Amgen is seeking an experienced SAP Transportation Management Architect to join the product team responsible for delivering end-to-end SAP TM solutions within an Agile framework. This role focuses on designing, configuring, and supporting transportation management processes using SAP TM on S/4HANA and ECC platforms. This architect will work hands-on within a collaborative Agile team, participating in all phases of solution delivery—from gathering functional requirements and managing transportation master data to configuration, testing, and deployment. The role includes demonstrating working solutions to the team, ensuring continuous feedback and alignment with product goals. This position requires strong expertise in designing and configuring the TM solution in all areas including Package Building, Consolidation, Change Controller, Carrier Invoicing, Freight Settlement, TM Analytics and TM integration with EWM and BN4L (Business Network for Logistics)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, Configure and Optimize transportation planning, execution, and freight cost management, etc.
• Configure and support SAP TM solutions in both ECC and S/4HANA environments
• Design and implement transportation lane-based transportation solutions for optimized routing and cost efficiency
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Create critical documentation such as functional designs, test cases, and user manuals. Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.
• Participate in ERP implementation projects, including blueprinting, gap analysis, testing, go-live, and post-production support.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional architects and team members to ensure the effective execution of the projects and services
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to deliver and sustain Amgen's S/4HANA ecosystem utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Develop innovative solutions that drive speed to value via AI/ML and leading control practices

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 to 8 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM
• Diploma with 10 - 12 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience configuring and customizing SAP S/4 TM
• Ability to design and implement solutions based on business requirements, including debugging and root cause analysis.
• Experience in creating detailed documentation, including functional specifications, test cases, and compliance reports.
• Understanding of S/4 and TM master data requirements.
• Proven understanding and application of BN4L best practices for Freight Collaboration
• Strong knowledge of transportation execution, freight cost calculation, and carrier collaboration

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of SAP S/4 STO and Sales Order processing, outbound logistics and warehouse management process.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software delivery and process improvement.

Professional Certifications*:*

• SAP S/4 TM (preferred)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Experience in life sciences, biotech, or other regulated industries
• SAP S/4HANA implementation or upgrade experience
• Familiarity with freight settlement, lane planning, and third-party logistics integration
• Working knowledge of JIRA, ALM, ServiceNow, and Solution Manager
• Exposure to AI and automation in supply chain applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance

• Shift Information: This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening shift, as required based on business requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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• Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 to 8 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM
• Diploma with 10 - 12 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 TM
• Strong hands-on experience configuring and customizing SAP S/4 TM
• Ability to design and implement solutions based on business requirements, including debugging and root cause analysis.
• Experience in creating detailed documentation, including functional specifications, test cases, and compliance reports.
• Understanding of S/4 and TM master data requirements.
• Proven understanding and application of BN4L best practices for Freight Collaboration
• Strong knowledge of transportation execution, freight cost calculation, and carrier collaboration
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 STO and Sales Order processing, outbound logistics and warehouse management process.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies for software delivery and process improvement.