Job Title: Supply & CMO Planning Configuration Expert

Location: Barcelona – Spain

Type of work: Hybrid / Full time

Sanofi Supply Chain Transformation

Sanofi is transforming its Supply Chain to become a best-in-class organization, focusing on service, quality, and cost. We are implementing a new operating model with standardized processes and systems across all business units. This transformation will enable us to better serve our patients and customers while optimizing our operations.

The Digital Supply Chain team is responsible for implementing and maintaining the digital tools that support our supply chain processes. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and help us drive this transformation.

These transformation programs are aligned with an agile transformation and the evolution of our ways-of-working to become more flexible, adaptable, collaborative, and user-centric.

Job Purpose

As the Supply & CMO Planning, your primary mission is to support the business continuity and operational excellence of the department's service. You will help keep the service available for users and work on improving it by adding new functionalities, redesigning tool features, and collaborating with business stakeholders to update the business model. You will achieve this by harnessing existing technologies and tools to facilitate data-driven decision-making. Moreover, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth coordination between our digital products and services and our supply chain operations.

To fulfill this mission, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Centers of Excellence (CoEs), business users, external partners, and more. Your role will be instrumental in supporting our digital transformation initiatives and implementing Global Core Model Solutions. This will involve leading activities related to design, build, deployment, and ongoing operations. Additionally, you will facilitate the development of necessary skills and expertise among our team members to drive the evolution of both the digital and business aspects of Supply Chain planning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Kinaxis Maestro at a technical level for Supply & CMO Planning processes
• Design and support implementation on Kinaxis integration model with multiple SAP ERP systems globally, ensuring data flow is seamless and efficient

Other responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement system configurations to meet business requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure proper integration between systems
• Support end users with system-related questions and issues
• Participate in system upgrade projects and testing
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements
• Ensure data quality and integrity within the system
• Stay current with new features and functionality in Kinaxis Maestro
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to team members
• Document configuration changes and maintain system documentation
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team through knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Kinaxis Authoring Certifications 1 & 2 (Preferable)
• Scrum Master Certification (Preferable)
• APICS-CPIM / CSCP as advantageous
• Fluent in English

Professional Experience

• 2-5 years’ experience as technical expert in Supply Chain Planning domain
• Experience with Kinaxis Maestro implementation or support (preferrable)
• Good knowledge of application integration process points with execution systems (SAP APO, O9, Blue Yonder, etc.)
• Knowledge of production planning processes and systems
• Demonstrated expertise in working with SAP ERP systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies, practices, and tools (JIRA/Confluence)
• Experience in Pharma/life sciences/healthcare industries is a plus

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills
• Proactivity and ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Excellent team spirit and collaboration skills
• High level of accountability
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Ability to influence a diverse mix of internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptable, flexible, and quick learner
• Capable trainer and clear communicator
• Knowledge of SAP Enable Now (advantageous)
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organizational structure
• Self-motivated team player with a proactive approach to staying updated on innovative technologies

Context and Challenges

• Coordinate with digital product development teams to integrate planning considerations into new product launches and updates
• Understand Business needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Bring Business added value to support business transformation
• Support activities to roll-out solution on new sites/markets
• Ensure day-to-day operational excellence of the solution
• Drive AIMS (external service provider responsible for production support services) to resolve escalated incidents and problems

Sanofi Behaviours and Skills

This position is required to demonstrate behaviors such as Be Bold, Aim Higher, Act for Patients and Lead Together. During the interview we will also be asking for examples of skills such as Strategic Thinking, Result Orientation, People Leadership (if applicable), Relationship and Influence.

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