SAP Business One Techno-Functional Lead

We are a dynamic multi-brand restaurant group operating Sumo, Mandarin Kitchen, and Café Brie across Pakistan, seeking a hands-on SAP Business One Techno-Functional Lead based in Lahore. This full-time, on-site role requires a skilled developer to take ownership of our ERP environment by developing integrations, automating business processes, and managing other business software systems. This position is technical and development-focused, distinct from traditional IT support or ERP coordination roles.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop SAP HANA SQL queries, stored procedures, custom reports, and dashboards to support business operations.
- Build and maintain SAP Business One integrations using Service Layer, DI API, SDK, and relevant programming frameworks.
- Create automated workflows for production BOMs, semi-finished goods, inventory movements, and food-cost reporting to enhance operational efficiency.
- Automate repetitive transactions across multiple restaurant locations to streamline processes.
- Manage four SAP Business One company databases along with their respective restaurant warehouses.
- Develop reports for inventory reconciliation, production yield, and theoretical versus actual consumption analysis.
- Maintain and improve existing SAP customizations and integrations to ensure system reliability.
- Oversee POS-to-SAP data integration, developing APIs and automated data exchanges between SAP, POS, HRMS, and other applications.
- Identify and resolve data inconsistencies, failed transactions, and integration errors promptly.
- Develop automated alerts, scheduled reports, and exception dashboards to support proactive decision-making.
- Take ownership of the technical administration of SAP, POS, HRMS, and other enterprise applications.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Procurement, and HR teams to gather requirements and improve business processes.
- Coordinate with external software vendors and implementation partners to ensure smooth system operations.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, testing procedures, backups, and enforce appropriate system access controls.
- Oversee IT infrastructure and technical support through internal staff or external service providers.

Required Qualifications

- Proven hands-on experience in SAP Business One development.
- Strong expertise in SAP HANA SQL and SQLScript.
- Experience with SAP Business One Service Layer and/or DI API for transaction processing.
- Proficiency in C#/.NET or another suitable backend programming language.
- Working knowledge of SAP Business One production BOMs, inventory management, purchasing, and financial transactions.
- Skilled in developing reports and custom queries within SAP B1 environments.
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, JSON, authentication methods, and system integrations.
- Experience in testing and deploying solutions in SAP Business One environments.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Skills

- Experience with SAP Business One SDK and add-on development.
- Familiarity with Crystal Reports and Power BI for advanced reporting and analytics.
- Background in POS or retail ERP integrations.
- Experience working in multi-company and multi-warehouse SAP environments.
- Industry experience in manufacturing, food processing, hospitality, or distribution ERP systems.
- Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity principles.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 90 days, the ideal candidate will:
- Understand and document existing SAP and POS integrations thoroughly.
- Build and demonstrate a working automation pilot for semi-finished goods production in a test environment.
- Develop practical inventory and food-cost exception reports.
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual SAP processing and improve efficiency.
- Establish a clear roadmap for integration and automation initiatives across the group.

We are looking for a proactive professional who can independently develop practical solutions rather than merely communicating requirements to external developers. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact our ERP landscape and operational efficiency within a growing hospitality group.