JOB SCOPE

Role : SAP SD

LDC will simplify the way we work and allow us to leverage data for digital innovation at scale. We will achieve this through a focus on high quality data at the core, supported by end-to-end enterprise processes and new technologies, including the transformation of our ERP backbone to S/4HANA and integrated digital solutions around it

As a key player in our program, this role will be accountable for the design, build and deployment of SAP S/4HANA and integrated digital solutions (e.g., Cx Portal, e-commerce, PLM, AI/ML) in the area of Commercial Sales & Distribution and will be part of our Lean Digital Core team in Data, Digital and IT Organization in Novartis

Responsibilities

• Own and drive Solution Design for Sales & Distribution area through addressing all business requirements and opportunities while following Novartis architectural standards, quality and information security principles
• Collaborate closely with the Global Process Owners (GPOs) and Enterprise Process Integration leads to suggest standardized and simplified integrated solutions.
• Champion the standardization and simplification of design, minimizing the custom solutions only for cases where Novartis makes a difference in the market serving customers/patients
• Prepare and run design workshops in the assigned Products, identify critical integration points and dependencies, propose solutions for key gaps, provide effort estimations while ensuring alignment with business and other teams
• Assure consistency and traceability between user requirements, functional specifications, Agile ways of working and adapting to DevSecOps, architectural roadmaps, regulatory/control requirements, and smooth transition of solutions to operations
• Deliver assigned project work as per agreed timeline within budget and on-quality adhering to following the release calendars

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in business/technical domains. SAP certifications / trainings in specified module(s)/process areas. 8+ years of relevant professional IT experience in the related functional area
• Experience in SAP S/4 HANA and eco-system applications in the following areas for the Pharma and/or Food & Beverage industry
• Sales & Distribution, Order to Cash cycle (Order Management, Delivery and Billing),
• Exposure to SAP Hybris/Commerce Cloud is a plus, Exposure working with OCR tools like Esker
• Experience in S/4 HANA Sales Process and Pricing setup is must. Knowledge and experience in S4 HANA innovations like aATP, Advanced returns Management, Embedded Analytics offerings.
• Experience and knowledge about key architecture changes in S4/ Focus on User experience for commercial processes based on Fiori Apps and innovations from SAP CX offerings.
• Consistent track record of broad industry experience and solid understanding of complex enterprise IT landscapes and relationships
• Experience in Agile project delivery and general management in an international environment. Excellent knowledge of business processes, experience in regulated system environment and ability to speak the business language when talking about IT subjects.
• Experience in advising peers and senior customers on complex issues and provide complex, contextual guidance to influence actions of internal and/or external partners
• Experience in managing internal and external experts in different locations and time zones