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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