SAP S/4 HANA ABAP Developer

This is a remote position.

SAP S/4HANA ABAP Developer

Position Title -SAP S/4HANA ABAP Developer - Supply Chain, Manufacturing for Life Sciences

Location -Flexible / Hybrid / Remote – Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad

Experience -8+ Yearsof SAP ABAP development experience with at least3+ years in SAP S/4HANAenvironments supporting Supply Chain and Manufacturing processes.

Industry Domain -Life Sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Biosimilars)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experiencedSAP S/4HANA ABAP Developer Specialistwith strong expertise inSupply Chain and Manufacturing processes within the Life Sciences industry. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skills in SAP S/4HANA development and proven experience supporting highly regulated business environments involving pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality management, batch traceability, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end supply chain planning.

The candidate must have hands-on implementation and enhancement experience acrossSAP PP, QM, PPDS, IBP, and EWM, along with working knowledge ofSAP BuildandJoule Studio within SAP Business AI and SAP BTPto develop intelligent applications, AI-powered business assistants, and process automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

SAP S/4HANA Development

• Design, develop, test, and support SAP S/4HANA custom solutions using ABAP on HANA.
• Develop and enhance:
  • CDS Views
  • RAP Applications
  • AMDP
  • OData Services
  • APIs
  • BAPIs, BADIs, Enhancement Framework
  • Reports, Interfaces, Forms, Workflows, and Conversions
• Build scalable and high-performing extensions leveraging HANA optimization techniques.
• Develop Fiori-enabled applications and backend services.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Solutions

• Design and deliver solutions across:
  • SAP PP (Production Planning)
  • SAP QM (Quality Management)
  • SAP PPDS (Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling)
  • SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
  • SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• Support discrete and process manufacturing scenarios within Life Sciences environments.
• Develop enhancements for:
  • Production Orders
  • Process Orders
  • Recipe and Master Data Management
  • Shop Floor Integration
  • Quality Inspection Processes
  • Batch Management
  • Serial Number Management
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Management
  • Demand and Supply Planning

Life Sciences Industry Focus

• Support GMP-compliant business processes.
• Develop solutions aligned with:
  • GxP regulations
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Batch Genealogy and Traceability
  • Electronic Records and Signatures
  • Controlled Manufacturing and Quality Processes
  • Product Recall and Compliance Reporting
• Enable end-to-end product traceability from raw materials through finished goods distribution.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams to deliver compliant solutions.

SAP IBP, PPDS & Supply Planning

• Build custom enhancements supporting:
  • Demand Planning
  • Supply Planning
  • Response and Supply Optimization
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Production Scheduling
• Implement integration between S/4HANA, IBP, EWM, and manufacturing execution systems.

SAP BTP, Build & Business AI

• Develop extensions and side-by-side applications on SAP BTP.
• Leverage:
  • SAP Build Apps
  • SAP Build Process Automation
  • SAP Build Work Zone
  • SAP Integration Suite
• Develop business process automations for manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations.
• Create AI-enabled business solutions using:
  • Joule Studio
  • SAP Business AI Services
  • Generative AI capabilities on SAP BTP
• Build intelligent assistants for:
  • Shop Floor Operations
  • Quality Investigations
  • Supply Chain Exception Management
  • Inventory Insights
  • Production Scheduling Recommendations

Integration & Data Management

• Develop interfaces with:
  • SAP IBP
  • SAP EWM
  • SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM)
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
  • Third-party Quality Systems
• Develop REST APIs, SOAP Services, and Event-Driven Integrations.

Leadership & Governance

• Participate in solution architecture and technical design reviews.
• Establish ABAP development standards and best practices.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Support Agile delivery and DevOps practices within SAP landscapes.

Mandatory Technical Skills

SAP Technical

• ABAP on HANA
• SAP S/4HANA Development
• CDS Views
• AMDP
• RAP Framework
• OData Services
• Fiori Integration
• SAP Workflow
• BAPIs, BADIs, User Exits
• Enhancement Framework
• Performance Tuning and Code Pushdown Techniques

Mandatory Functional Experience

• SAP PP
• SAP QM
• SAP PPDS
• SAP IBP
• SAP EWM

SAP BTP & AI

• SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
• SAP Build Apps
• SAP Build Process Automation
• SAP Integration Suite
• Joule Studio
• SAP Business AI Services
• API Management

Life Sciences Domain

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Medical Device Manufacturing
• GMP/GxP Compliance
• FDA 21 CFR Part 11
• Batch Traceability
• Quality Management and Validation Processes
• Controlled Manufacturing Environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM)
• Experience integrating SAP with MES and LIMS platforms
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Serialization and Track & Trace processes
• Knowledge of SAP ATTP (Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals)
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
• SAP Datasphere
• CAP (Cloud Applicat