Introduction to the role
are you ready to be part of a ground-breaking journey at astrazeneca? As an s/4 data expert - extended warehouse management (ewm), you'll play a pivotal role in crafting the future of our data landscape. You'll be instrumental in defining business data requirements within the s/4 hana design process, ensuring that existing ecc (erp central component) data is fit for purpose at the point of migration to s/4 hana. Aligned with production to dispatch door (p2dd) ewm end-to-end process ownership (epo) area, this role offers the opportunity to proactively engage with the wider business, including data offices, governance forums, and other key partners.
accountabilities
* data standards development: support the definition, documentation, and implementation of s/4 enterprise data standards related to p2dd, including master data, reference data, and metadata.
* alignment with enterprise data design: collaborate with current business data capabilities to ensure alignment between s/4 design and the wider enterprise data design, including supporting interim states.
* data delivery prioritization: influence the prioritization of data delivery related to p2dd ewm and manage reporting on progress to relevant stakeholders.
* change management: help with the transition from current to future state data design, by conducting change impact assessments and presenting critical use case examples.
* integration of non-sap systems: ensure that non-sap system requirements are understood and considered in the data design.
* data governance strategy: contribute to the development of the s/4 data governance strategy and roadmap, collaborating with business data offices and the s/4 data & analytics leadership team.
* data quality strategy implementation: assist in developing the s/4 data quality strategy and ensure its execution, keeping data fit for purpose post-deployment.
* data cleansing and migration: contribute to the development of the s/4 data cleansing and migration strategy and execution approaches, including supporting project data migration processes and coordinating pre-and post-load business sign-off.
* compliance assurance: ensure compliance with the s/4 hana data governance framework and astrazeneca general data standards.
* lifecycle data governance: assist in creating effective general procedures to govern each data asset throughout its lifecycle.
essential skills & experience
* data standards implementation: proven experience in designing and implementing data standards for a global enterprise with a significant geographical and functional footprint.
* sap proficiency: solid understanding of sap transactions and reporting, including understanding data integration within an sap architecture.
* business and it collaboration: experience partnering with business and it teams for the implementation of data governance-related solutions.
* global working experience: experience working across cultures in a global environment.
* communication skills: good communication skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives.
* negotiation skills: ability to manage negotiations across complex groups to reach target outcomes.
* proven track record: demonstrated ability to deliver effectively and prioritize tasks to ensure goals and outcomes are achieved.
desirable skills & experience
* s/4 hana implementation experience: experience with s/4 hana implementation programs.
* industry experience: experience in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
* data governance expertise: experience in data governance practices.
* data quality management: experience in measuring, managing, and improving data quality.
* business process knowledge: in-depth knowledge of key business processes relevant to warehouse management and supply chain.
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