Job Description

Join our team and be part of the Excellence Explorer Squad.

To accelerate adoption and “sweating the asset”, the Excellence Explorer squad will go back to the entity post SAP eco system implementation to observe usage of the system, assist with issues and identify pain points that hamper platform usage.

The primary objective of the Excellence Explorer Squad is to enhance the usage of the SAP and IT Eco System and drive its adoption in commercial sites and manufacturing plants. The Team will work closely with market stakeholders, understand their pain points, and strategize ways to improve customer satisfaction.

You will be responsible for partnering with Business partners in our Animal Health in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Quality area, supporting the (Global) Business Process in our ERP system.

You will report to Director - Animal Health IT Manufacturing and Supply and cooperate with Global SCM and Quality teams and local Process Owners and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) on the business side as well as Enterprise Process Management (EPM) colleagues and support team members.

Responsibilities

Support safeguarding the Global TemplateReviews and supports approval of changes before they are executed.Build strong relationship with Local Business Process Owners (LBPO’s) and Key Users / SME’sDelivers input to the GBPO and Team Manager for Projects and CRF’sManages medium complex projects.Participate in workshops, support testing, training and go-live.Support second line support team.Connect with EPM colleagues on to understand end-to-end processes and aim for improvements or impact of existing change requests.

Ideal candidate

Experience / knowledge

Broad general IT knowledge and experienceIn depth knowledge of SAP SCM (SD/PP/MM) and QM solutionsMinimum Three - Five years or more hands on experience with SAP customizing in SCM (SD/PP/MM) and preferably in QM or other Manufacturing Modules Demonstrated track record as an ERP Specialist in the pharmaceutical or discrete manufacturing or related industry. Have knowledge and experience in computer system validation is a preKnowledge of methods and techniques for the adjustments and implementation standard software

Education

Higher educational or academic levelSAP R/3 relevant module at customizing levelProject management certification (eg PMI) and Lean Six Sigma green belt certification is a plus

Skills

Strongly developed analytical skillsExcellent communication skillsShows drive to deliver quality workCustomer-oriented way of workingCan maintain contacts with people from a wide variety of backgroundsMature business partnerFluency in English (speaking and writing)Creative problem solver

Other requirements

Travel: 20-25%

What we offer: 

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) Pension and health insurance contributions Internal reward system plus referral programme 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes Up-to-date laptop and iPhone Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more 

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management

Preferred Skills:

Biomedical Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Business Management, Business Performance Management, Commercial Acumen, HR Project Management, Maintenance Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacology, Production Operations, SAP Architecture, SAP Best Practices, SAP Business ByDesign, SAP Consulting, SAP CRM, SAP Development, SAP Implementations, SAP Knowledge, SAP Project Management, SAP Quality Management (QM), SAP Security Administration, SAP Service Management, SAP Systems

Job Posting End Date:

01/1/2025

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Requisition ID:R300529