
Principal Engineer, Technology (Global Trade Services – SAP)
- North Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Understanding business challenges faced in Global Trade & Compliance,
- Designing SAP GTS centric solutions that adhere to software architecture and quality standards followed at Abbvie
- Partnering with Service Providers to implement the solution
- Provides in-depth technical expertise & direction in the development and release of such solutions
- Reviewing all the artefacts delivered by Service Providers throughout System Life Cycle
- Following AbbVie SLC process to ensure compliance to deliver quality and validated systems.
- Demonstrating continuous improvement in the delivery of SAP GTS solutions.
- Staying on top of technological trends, agile project management and perform the required technical research and due diligence when necessary to recommend the use of new technology capabilities.
- Serve as a technical expert in Global Trade & Compliance to design, develop, test, and implement SAP GTS E4H-centric solutions that address business challenges.
- Lead technological proposals, generating innovative solutions to complex problems faced in Global Trade and compliance.
- Evaluate technological advances in SAP GTS application and develop/implement response strategies accordingly.
- Work with Global Trade & Compliance business to understand processes, drivers, and strategies, identifying areas for process improvement in SAP GTS.
- Lead significant improvement programs, establishing requirements for major changes in business functions, processes, and technology.
- Proactively seek out opportunities for applying new or existing technology.
- Demonstrate mastery in software design and development, data integration, cloud environments, and more.
- Review, validate, enhance, design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning
- Mentor and guide team members, facilitating effective performance and communication.
- Ensure adherence to standards regarding code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle.
- Keep executive leadership, peers, and staff informed through effective communication
- Bachelor's Degree with 8 years experience; Master's Degree with 7 years experience; PhD with 3 years experience. Experience in application program development.
- Solution design experience in following areas of SAP GTS
- Legal Control and Compliance
- Customs Management for Import and Export transactions
- Special Customs Procedures
- Preference Management
- Understanding of ABAP Programming
- Write functional specifications for custom programs.
- Critical Thinking.
- SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Supply Chain experience will be an added advantage.
- Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic background of International Trade is preferred.