Role Profile: SAP Developer
Role Purpose
To provide expert SAP technical support and configuration for the implementation of new plants and trading structures associated with a Diageo production managed by a third party. The role ensures seamless system design, integration, testing, and cutover execution across multiple SAP modules and connected systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design & Configuration
Design, build, and configure SAP solutions to support new plants, trading chains, and related supply chain flows.
Define detailed SAP configuration across impacted modules to support production, logistics, finance, and commercial processes.
Ensure system design aligns with business process standards and third‑party operational requirements.
Implementation Support
Provide hands‑on technical support for the onboarding of third‑party manufacturing related to Santa Vittoria.
Collaborate with functional teams and process owners to translate business requirements into robust SAP solutions.
Testing Ownership
Define, prepare, and execute unit testing and regression testing.
Support integration testing across SAP and connected platforms.
Document test results and drive issue resolution within required timelines.
Cutover & Go‑Live Support
Support technical cutover planning and execution activities.
Assist with data load validation, environment readiness, and configuration migration.
Provide hypercare support post go‑live to ensure stability and issue resolution.
System Integration
Ensure seamless integration with internal and external systems including SAP APO, OMP, and third‑party SAP environments.
Troubleshoot interface issues and support data flow integrity across the end‑to‑end value chain.
Continuous Improvement
Identify system enhancement opportunities and drive solutions to improve performance and usability.
Ensure documentation of configuration, interfaces, and technical solutions is kept up to date.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
Strong, hands‑on SAP technical knowledge.
Proven experience in SAP design, configuration, and technical troubleshooting.
Experience working in complex integration landscapes involving multiple SAP and non‑SAP systems.
Strong understanding of supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics business processes.
Preferred Specialisations (one or more)
FI/CO – Finance & Controlling
MM – Materials Management
SD – Sales & Distribution
PP – Production Planning
Logistics Execution
QM – Quality Management
Authorizations & Interfaces
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional and third‑party teams.
Clear communication and documentation skills.
Ability to operate in tight timelines with high attention to detail.
Experience
Prior experience with SAP implementation projects (ECC or S/4HANA).
Experience supporting third‑party manufacturing or co‑packing environments is an advantage.
Familiarity with SAP interface technologies (IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, APIs, PI/PO) desirable.