SAP MM Data Expert

Luton

10 months ago

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SAP MM Data Expert

Luton - Hybrid - £650 - 6 months

The SAP MM Data Expert is responsible for supporting the definition of business data requirements within the S/4 HANA design process, defining and documenting the S/4 Enterprise Data Standards, and ensuring that existing ECC data is fit for purpose at the point of migration to S/4 HANA for a defined group of data objects/processes.

This is not a migration role

The role is aligned to Procurement & MM and is responsible for proactively engaging with the wider business (including data offices and governance forums) and other relevant partners to ensure that the S/4 data design meets business requirements, aligns to SAP standard where possible and that S/4 data can be used with confidence achieving a Quality Core.

Skills for SAP Data MM Expert

Significant experience and domain expertise in P&MM. Proven knowledge of how business data requirements support process execution and analytics, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to business users.

Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing Data Standards for a global enterprise with significant geographical and functional footprint.

SAP solid understanding across transactions and reporting in an SAP environment, including an understanding of how data integrates within an SAP architecture.

Strong stakeholder management experience at all levels

Experience of Business/IT partnering for the implementation of Data Governance-related solutions.

Experience with global working and across cultures.

Demonstrate good communication skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives

Ability to lead negotiations across a sophisticated group, to a target outcome.

Consistent record of delivery and ability to effectively prioritise to ensure goals and outcomes are achieved

Desirable for the role

S/4 HANA implementation programme experience.

Experience in life sciences and healthcare.

Experience in Data Governance

Experience in measuring, managing and improving Data Quality.

In-depth knowledge of relevant key business processes

Osirian Consulting is committed to working with our clients to promote equality and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and all sections of the community, and will never discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually. If you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Osirian Consulting is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role

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