SAP Functional Expert MDM

About the job:

Sanofi is globally deploying its new back-office cross-functional system processes - covering Finance, SBS, Supply Chain and Trade across all GBUs - through the implementation of a Global ERP (iSHIFT project) using SAP S4/HANA technology. This Transformation program aims at: 

- Enabling Global Business Units (GBU) & Global Functions with Analytics 

• Common analytics by GBU and for Global functions to improve performance and cost management 
• Transversal data consolidation as well as more granular analyses 
• Common budget tools by GBU 

- Facilitating a seamless integration of planning and actual data setting-up automation in reporting to enable Global Shared Services (SBS) 

• Support SBS strategy by implementing an end-to-end approach (e.g. P2P fully covered by integrated Group solutions from eBuy to AP Invoicing, T&E, etc.) 
• Opportunity to consolidate new activities in Shared Services (e.g. Master Data Management, Credit Management) and to develop global Shared Services organization models (e.g. T&E) 
• Support reporting factories 

- Simplifying processes and Sanofi users’ experience 

• State-of-the-art global systems ensuring an end-to-end process integration while providing a simplified user’s experience 
• Major changes to reporting or processes handled centrally at once 
• One source of truth on master data and a common automated internal control framework 
• Improved integration or divestment capabilities through a standardized methodology 

What you will be doing:

The MDM Expert is responsible for the design and the deployment of a single technical solution covering MDM’s standardized processes in a single SAP solution for all businesses on all geographies. 

He/she will bring his/her expertise of MDM business processes and SAP solution, best practices and possible improvements. 

He/she will be responsible for delivering MDM solution by implementation of SAP MDG environment and integration with the S/4 Hana and other required systems. 

He/she are expected have depth of knowledge of specified Master Data Management area, which includes knowledge of Data quality, Data migration and Data governance processes, methodologies and standards. 

He/she will organize and deliver, for his/her scope of responsibility within MDM, solution design and all project deliverables under Solution Delivery responsibility (SAP solutions design, implementation in the systems, all related documentation), for the Projects he is assigned to, for Project duration. 

Main responsibilities:

Scoping: 

• Contribute to Scoping studies 
• Provide workload estimations for new scope to be deployed for MDM, or new functionalities to be implemented as part of Continuous Improvement  

Design of the Solution: 

• Contribute with the Business Enablement team to the Global Design or Fit-Gap workshops in order to design the solution based on industry best practices, GBU & Global Support Functions business needs 
• Propose adequate SAP solutions minimizing gaps with the SAP standard functionalities by challenging business requirements and specify for customizing and development the agreed solutions. 
• Perform impact analysis for application changes for SAP and satellites applications. 
• Collect and consolidate impacts for legacy systems 
• Contribute to the design of transversal streams : 

• Migration strategy 
• Analytics 
• Authorizations 
• Process controls  

• Other Solution delivery Domain for integration topics 

• Collect and consolidate all information on MDM required for Infrastructure and application landscape definition 
• Deliver all design deliverables defined by the program and under Solution Delivery responsibility (e.g. Solution Documents, Functional specifications, …) 
• Develop him/herself on the new capabilities provided by SAP MDG & S4HANA on his/her perimeter; contribute to continuous improvement of the solution with POCs 

Development and testing: 

• Organize, complete, unit-test and document the configuration of the system 
• Contribute with the development team to the specific developments (functional specifications update & inputs for unit test) 
• Organize, document and execute integration and system tests. 
• Contribute to user acceptance tests and finalize the solution (address defects identified). 
• Use properly the documentation and testing tools as defined by iShift Program. 
• Complete all deliverables defined by the program and under Solution Delivery responsibility (e.g. test protocols, test reports…) 

Migration and go-live: 

• Contribute to migration activities related to the stream 
• Document and execute cut-over activities related to the stream 
• Update training documents & contribute to trainings on the Solution 
• Ensure go-live support and hypercare activities 

AMS: 

• Contribute to AMS activities: provide functional expertise for complex topics  and challenge / validate solution evolutions proposed by AMS team 

Cross project activities:  

• Be the Referent Expert for specific topics within MDM: Provide ad-hoc support to projects during Design phase and validate evolutions. 
• Maintain all reference documentation up to date  
• Contribute to continuous improvement by keeping informed on new functionalities available for MDM & contributing to Proof of Concepts / Prototypes 

Experience:  

• 8+ years work experience in SAP with minimum 3 years in S/4 HANA platform 
• At least 2 full lifecycle SAP implementations (all phases) 
• Experience in SAP customizing and configuration of SAP MDG  
• Experience in integration with other systems (DRF, ALE Idoc, RFC and etc)  
• Ability to do the requirements analysis and prepare the technical specification 
• At ease with Microsoft Office tools, and in general with IS tools 

Soft skills:  

• Team player, service-oriented 

• Dynamic, results driven 
• Able to convince 
• Accountability and Reliability 
• Rigorous, autonomous 

Technical skills: 

• Expert for SAP MDG (customization, writing specifications) 
• SAP Technical skills: Basic programming concepts, debugging. 
• Experience in working with Jira, HP ALM and SAP Solution Manager  
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Active listener, able to challenge requirements 
• Analytical and synthetic, able to formalize solutions, good writing skills 

Education:  

• Post-graduate studies: Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering/Information Technology 

Languages:  

• Fluent spoken and written English 

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborating with diverse business teams and vendors, working in a dynamic team, and fully empowered to propose and implement innovative ideas. 

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