Job description:
Senior SAC-P Developer (SAP Analytics Cloud – Planning)
Department: Data Platforms – (Enterprise IT)
About the Organization
At Client, we unlock the potential of science by solving problems that matter. Our instruments, software, and data platforms ensure the safety of the medicines we take, the purity of the food we eat, and the quality of the products we use every day. Partnering with laboratories across the globe, we drive scientific insights that improve human health and well-being—helping to leave the world better than we found it.
Role Summary
Client is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead SAC-P Developer to lead the design, development, and governance of enterprise planning solutions within SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). This role will be responsible for driving end-to-end SAC Planning implementations, mentoring junior developers, and partnering with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality planning and reporting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
SAC Planning Architecture & Model Leadership
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of SAC planning models aligned with enterprise requirements
- Define and govern hierarchies, dimensions, and measures across planning use cases
- Establish and manage versioning strategies (Actuals, Forecast, Budget)
- Ensure scalability, standardization, and adherence to best practices
Development & Delivery of SAC Components
- Oversee and contribute to development of SAC Stories and input templates
- Lead design and build of visualization dashboards and analytical reports
- Drive backend and UI enhancements for global reporting solutions
- Ensure high performance and usability across SAC deliverables
Advanced Calculations & Data Actions
- Design and implement complex calculation logic within SAC models
- Lead development of Data Actions to automate planning processes
- Optimize performance and ensure accuracy across planning scenarios
- Establish development standards and conduct quality reviews
Global Reporting & Enhancements
- Manage and deliver global SAC report enhancements and changes
- Coordinate backend data model changes and UI updates
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- Drive continuous improvement across planning and reporting processes
Data Integration & Ecosystem Alignment
- Architect and oversee data integration from source systems using APIs and flat-file uploads
- Ensure data consistency, integrity, and governance across SAC environments
- Collaborate with upstream systems and integration teams to resolve issues
- Align SAC solutions with client enterprise data and analytics strategy
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
- Act as the primary point of contact for SAC Planning initiatives
- Partner with global stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Operations
- Drive prioritization, delivery planning, and execution of initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Extensive hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning)
- Strong expertise in planning model design, hierarchies, and dimensions
- Proven experience in SAC Story development, dashboards, and reporting
- Advanced knowledge of Data Actions, calculations, and scripting in SAC
- Experience with data integration (APIs, flat files, ETL processes)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to deliver in a global, cross-functional environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in enterprise-wide planning and global reporting implementations
- Familiarity with SAP ecosystem (S/4HANA, BW, Datasphere, etc.)
- Exposure to financial and operational planning processes
- Experience managing onshore/offshore delivery models
