Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific SAP Technical Lead – Supply Chain Planning Readiness in Covingham, United Kingdom
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
We are looking for an experienced SAP Technical Lead to join our team and play a key role in advancing our planning capabilities through Project TEMPO/Kinaxis .
This is a 12-month fixed term position.
The Role
As an SAP Technical Lead, you will drive SAP technical delivery and data enablement activities to support planning system readiness and rollout. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data, robust integrations, and successful execution across testing and deployment phases.
This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibility across SAP build, data validation, and supply chain planning integration.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver SAP technical solutions (ABAP/custom build) across DEV, QA, and PRD environments
Support Project TEMPO/Kinaxis readiness through data extracts, validation, and fixes
Develop and execute data quality checks and exception reporting
Produce reliable data extracts for master and transactional data (e.g., BOMs, routings, materials)
Support integration and UAT cycles, including defect resolution and retesting
Create clear technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks in line with GxP standards
Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and IT teams to resolve planning/data issues
Ensure compliance with change control, audit, and traceability requirements
Core Competencies
Strong SAP technical expertise (ABAP, transports, testing, controlled delivery)
Deep understanding of manufacturing execution and production master data
Experience in data extraction, reporting, and validation frameworks
Structured testing mindset (UAT cycles, defect tracking, documentation)
Ability to identify and resolve data/design issues impacting planning
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience Required
Proven SAP technical/developer experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment
Experience supporting planning, MRP, scheduling, or production data processes
Hands-on experience with master data: materials, BOMs, routings, work centres, calendars
Experience supporting integration/UAT cycles and go-live/hypercare
Familiarity with GxP or regulated documentation standards
Nice to Have
Experience with Kinaxis Maestro, PlanetTogether , or similar APS tools
Knowledge of SAP modules: PP, MM, QM
Exposure to advanced planning and scheduling integrations
Qualifications
Bachelor’s / Advanced degree (and experience) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or similar certification preferred
Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus
Skills & Capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Advanced data skills (Excel, SQL, Power BI or similar)
Experience managing cross-functional projects in a matrix environment
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
Why Join Us?
Work on cutting-edge supply chain transformation initiatives
Be part of a global, mission-driven organisation
Access to career development, learning, and growth opportunities
Contribute to solutions that impact lives worldwide
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.