Senior SAP Manufacturing Applications Manager

Terumo Medical Corporation

Senior SAP Manufacturing Applications Manager serving as liaison between Business Operations and IT teams. Overseeing SAP applications to optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes in the medical device industry.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeSomerset • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $157,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary interface between Business Operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Procurement) and the IT organization
Build strong partnerships with functional leaders to understand operational needs and translate them into technology initiatives
Provide advisory support to business stakeholders on enterprise applications and process improvements
Ensure alignment between business priorities and IT application roadmap
Support digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain operations
Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and maintain the application roadmap supporting manufacturing and supply chain systems
Ensure enterprise applications support key operational processes including Manufacturing, Quality Management, Logistics, and Procurement
Support optimization and governance of SAP S/4HANA and integrated enterprise platforms
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology-enabled solutions
Provide strategic input into enterprise application strategy and technology investments
Collaborate with IT teams, consultants, and business stakeholders to support the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of enterprise applications
Lead business engagement during system implementations, enhancements, and upgrades
Facilitate business requirements gathering, solution validation, and process design workshops
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and industry best practices
Support ERP transformation initiatives involving SAP S/4HANA
Support integration between SAP S/4HANA and enterprise systems such as MES, QMS, Warehouse Management and Procurement systems
Collaborate with enterprise architects and integration teams to support end-to-end business processes
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent system design and operational alignment
Ensure enterprise systems support regulatory requirements in Medical Device / Life Sciences industries
Support compliance with FDA expectations, CFR Part 11 requirements, and product traceability standards
Assist with system validation activities and audit readiness documentation
Oversee application support activities for manufacturing and supply chain systems
Ensure timely resolution of application incidents and service requests
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system usage and operational efficiency
Maintain documentation for business processes, system functionality, and operational procedures
Support cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational performance
Advise leadership on opportunities to improve systems supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any process area (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain) with professional certification preferably in SAP or equivalent work experience
8 years of experience supporting enterprise applications in manufacturing or supply chain environments
Major large, complex multi country end to end SAP transformation programs
Experience within Medical Device, Life Sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries preferred
Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA enterprise environments
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving business and IT teams
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or digital transformation programs
Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role(s) directing, leading, or managing one or many work streams
Familiarity with general Order to Cash return/recall processes with an emphasis on how they integrate/interface into Quality and Batch Management
Knowledge of project methodologies like Scrum, Agile, Waterfall
Multiple Years of Experience in Medical Device / Life Sciences Industry is preferable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus
paid vacation
paid holidays
health benefits
dental and vision benefits
401(k) with matching contributions
tax advantage savings accounts
legal plan
voluntary life and AD&D insurance
voluntary long-term disability
short term disability
critical illness and accident insurance
parental leave
personal leave
tuition reimbursement
travel assistance
employee assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S/4HANAenterprise applicationsprocess improvementssystem validationapplication supportdigital transformationERP implementationsproject methodologiesconfigurationtesting

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationadvisory supportproblem-solvingstrategic inputfacilitationcross-functional teamworkoperational alignmentcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeprofessional certification in SAP