Title: Graduate Trainee, D&T,SAP Functional
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
As an Intern within the SAP Functional team, you will gain an understanding of SAP systems, SAP Functional Domains and relevant Business Processes and contribute to various project and operation support activities across diverse SAP domains and business functions. This role involves aiding in the configuration, enhancement, and maintenance of SAP and Integrated systems, providing support to ensure alignment with business goals and organizational procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Learn to understand the business vision and requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and document detailed business requirements for SAP solutions.
- Assist in implementing SAP best practices to design and deliver technical solutions in partnership with digital manufacturing, west digital and Infrastructure teams.
- Actively participate in team meetings and agile sprint processes, supporting the development of functional/technical solutions and features.
- Support in providing functionality that meets defined business needs, assisting in the documentation and validation of user stories, gaps and tasks in Dev Ops.
- AI First Attitude and Strategy – Learning and leveraging in building effective solutions by integrating generative AI effectively with SAP and their UI/UX applications,
- Contribute to system support and maintenance efforts, ensuring these align with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and procedural norms.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of validation documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and system lifecycle documents in compliance with company policies.
- Engage in system and data monitoring activities to ensure efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate with senior team members on Project, Change and Incident management activities, data analysis, and interface monitoring.
- Participate in the Change Control process and adhere to all relevant organizational regulations.
Education
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electronics/Mechanical/Production, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Prior exposure to SAP or related ERP systems through coursework or projects is beneficial.
- Familiarity with Gen-AI, SAP S/4 Hana, Scrum methodologies or ITIL practices (Preferred, but not mandatory).
Work Experience
- No min required 0-1 years of related work experience preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic understanding of SAP functionality and business aspects across various functional domains.
- Stay informed on the latest trends and updates in ERP systems and SAP solutions.
- A supportive team player with ability to work independently in a global and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate sound judgment with an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Willingness to travel globally, if necessary, to support business needs.
- Ability to comply with all relevant safety, quality, and procedural policies within the organization.
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.