Senior Consultant – SAP Production Planning

Job Title: Senior Consultant – SAP Production Planning

Career Level - D

Introduction to role:

Join us at AstraZeneca as a Senior Consultant in SAP Production Planning. You will be responsible for support activities as part of Application Management and for designing global IT solutions, delivering enhancements & projects as part of Application Development. You will support the business teams in process design to ensure alignment with SAP standard functionality. You will function as a source of knowledge in one or more sub-processes, systems and technologies associated with the distribution process area. There's never been a better time to join our Technology team as we bring our digital strategy to life.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Consultant, you will be accountable for the design and implementation of SAP PP solutions, ensuring alignment with business processes. You will also be responsible for data migration projects and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• SAP PP experience of 10+ years with good exposure on PP-PI

  
  

• SAP PP implementation experience from design to completion of deployment

  
  

• Strong knowledge in Business process configuration and interface solutions between SAP and Third-Party Systems (e.g. MES - PAS-X & Shop floor systems - Systech / Metler Toledo)

  
  

• Good knowledge on integration aspects and configuration dependencies with SAP QM, MM, EWM, SD & FICO modules

  
  

• Experience in working on Data Migration projects

  
  

• Strong knowledge and experience on latest S/4 technologies and functionalities

  
  

• Experience of Pharmaceutical supply chain business activities and the required business outcomes within the relevant capability area

  
  

• Good understanding of GXP and SOX requirements

  
  

• Strong collaborator able to work across the teams, communicate in Business & IT terms and work independently

  
  

• Worked in a hybrid environment with a mix of internal and external resources across geographical locations

  
  

• Good Communication and Relationship Building skills with an ability to Influence others to achieve Objectives

  
  

• Good Presentation skills and the ability to convey complex concepts to cross functional audiences

  
  

• Confident to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions

  
  

• Innovative capabilities, agile mindset requiring strategic thinking and foresight

  
  

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise effectively to ensure project goals are achieved

  
  

• SAP Certified in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing

  
  

• Good understanding on supply & demand planning and knowledge on the planning integrated systems like SAP APO / OMP

  
  

• Awareness about SAP Activate, EML, Agile, JIRA, SAP Solution Manager, BPML & Testing Tools

  
  

• Knowledge of non-SAP technologies in the relevant line of business e.g., MES like SAP MES / PAS-X and Shop floor systems like Systech / Metler Toledo

  
  

• Exposure to SAP EWM / SAP QM / SAP PM will be an added advantage

  
  

• Data Migration with S/4HANA Migration Cockpit

  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of unexpected teams. When we put diverse minds together, we unleash bold thinking that inspires life-changing medicines. Our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. All with a passion to impact lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning and more. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to disrupt an industry and change lives!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.