Senior SAP Logistics Project Manager in Pharma

Company Description

Swiss Delivery Excellence: Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SAP Logistics Project Manager to lead SAP logistics and supply chain transformation initiatives within a complex pharmaceutical environment. The role focuses on managing SAP implementation, integration, and optimisation projects across warehouse management, inventory management, procurement, and distribution processes.

You will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring SAP logistics solutions align with business requirements, operational objectives, and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SAP logistics projects, including implementation, migration, integration, and optimisation initiatives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Oversee SAP logistics workstreams involving SAP EWM, MM, WM, and related supply chain processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including SAP functional consultants, technical specialists, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Ensure alignment between SAP solutions and business requirements across warehouse management, procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Manage integration dependencies between SAP logistics modules and other enterprise systems.
• Lead project governance activities, including stakeholder reporting, risk management, and escalation processes.
• Oversee testing, data migration, deployment, and go-live readiness activities.
• Ensure project delivery complies with pharmaceutical industry regulations, including GxP and GDP requirements.
• Support change management, business process improvements, and user adoption during SAP transformations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in IT or SAP project management, with a strong focus on logistics and supply chain projects.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end SAP logistics implementations, rollouts, or transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of SAP logistics modules, particularly SAP EWM, MM, WM, and their integration with other SAP solutions.
• Experience managing SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC projects.
• Solid understanding of warehouse management, inventory management, procurement, and distribution processes.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical or other regulated environments, with knowledge of GxP and GDP requirements.
• Strong project management capabilities, including budget management, resource planning, risk mitigation, and vendor coordination.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English is required.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA logistics transformation programs.
• Familiarity with SAP SD, PP, QM, or TM and their integration with logistics processes.
• Experience with warehouse automation, supply chain integration, or distribution systems.

Additional Information

At Fusion, we aspire to be one of the world's leading life sciences consulting firms, setting industry benchmarks with innovative and pioneering solutions.

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

Hiring Philosophy: We value employees who push boundaries through innovation, navigating diverse client needs in ever-evolving environments, with a commitment to continuous learning both for themselves and their colleagues.

Growth & Development: Go beyond, grow beyond, and maximize impact. Each employee shapes their own journey, and our mission is to ignite the spark of greatness while pushing the boundaries of what you are capable of. We cultivate an environment where every individual can thrive and flourish through meaningful connections, extended learning, motivation, and support to experiment with new and innovative approaches, including taking risks.

Feedback Culture: We emphasize and promote continuous, real-time feedback across all levels. We see feedback as providing individuals with the information and tools they need to develop their strengths and overcome challenges. Feedback is a gift, and inspiring individuals is our competitive advantage!

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