SAP S4/Hana Enterprise Process Expert – Distribution

Join us at AstraZeneca, a purpose-led global organisation, as we push the boundaries of science to discover and develop life-changing medicines. We are currently in a period of strong growth and are seeking an Enterprise Process Expert within our “Order and Distribution to Cash” process tower.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our large-scale transformation programme – Axial, which will redefine the way we work through our entire supply chain.

The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will craft our ways of working globally for many years to come.

The Axial programme needs the best talent to work in it. Whether it’s the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. We are striving to deliver an outstanding change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a driven edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers and patients.

What you'll do:

The Enterprise Process Expert will be responsible for supporting the Development and Delivery of a defined suite of Order and Distribution to Cash Business Processes associated with the successful distribution of materials and finished goods within the Operations Supply Network and the distribution of products to various type of external customers. With a focus on the exploitation of SAP (S/4 HANA) capability to realise the defined distribution processes.

In this role, you will be providing expert knowledge to support the Enterprise Process Leads (EPL’s) to deliver global design and embed these processes in the BAU organisation ensuring they are aligned to the strategic direction, ensuring Distribution capabilities enables the future needs of the growing business.

• Supports EPL to deliver global design, data design, systems and technologies associated with Distribution process area.
• Supports EPO/EPLs to design globally standardized processes by adopting SAP systems and capabilities, minimizing local customisation and deviation.
• Defines, analyses and communicates current, interim and future business processes and improvement opportunities.
• Supports the development of new strategies to improve business processes and ensure business continuity, meeting current and future business needs.
• Networks with colleagues across the business to identify improvement opportunities and future business requirements.
• Collaborates with the programme and business partners in IT, Master Data and Analytics to define technology, data and analytics requirements for the business processes.
• Ensures external requirements are understood and considered in the Business Process and Data designs.
• Supports the process mapping and documentation activities to appropriate level of details.
• Facilities knowledge sharing within the team and the programme.
• Manages/Supports the deployment and change activities.
• Establish influential and highly collaborative relationships with key logistics partners.

Essentials:

• Demonstrable experience with SAP S4/HAHA, MM, SD, or TM.
• Solid experience in Distribution or Logistics processes, preferably on a global or regional environment
• Technical knowledge of various interface approaches, like IDOC, EDI, XML, API & etc is an advantage.
• Good Communication and Relationship Building skills with an ability to Influence others to achieve objectives
• Ability to see the ‘bigger picture' while also drilling into detail in their area of expertise.
• Ability to manage diverse teams, and multiple cultures and negotiate different interests.
• Business Process Management Knowledge
• Proficiency in English

So, what’s next?

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 are enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. Our Axial Programme, powered by S/4HANA, a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, will provide our business with standardised processes, improved financial management, common data and real-time reporting. This is a once-in-a-generation programme for AstraZeneca that will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come. 

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us in our mission to find solutions to global healthcare and sustainability challenges. Be part of an environment where innovation and creativity thrive.Apply now!

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.