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SAP S/4 Master Data Expert

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SAP S/4 Master Data Expert

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Job Title: Senior Consultant - SAP S/4 Master Data Expert
Career Level: D1
We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.
AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large-scale transformation programme - Axial.
The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.
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 shape 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 aiming to deliver a world class 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 competitive edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers and patients.
The Axial SAP S/4 Master Data Expert (Winshuttle / LSMW/ADM/MASS) is responsible for delivering cleanse execution activities across a variety of data objects across Finance and Operations to ensure business data readiness for migration to S/4 HANA.
This role offers an opportunity to collaborate within a team of Business Analysts focused on data analysis and the execution of data cleansing across various objects and workstreams. Candidates should have expertise in creating and executing scripts for Winshuttle, LSMW or any other migration tools to facilitate mass data creation and changes. As an MD mass change specialist, you will be responsible for managing Mass Change functionality related to Master Data across systems. Additionally, you may oversee replication issues arising from errors during migration cycles and validate upload files.
To be successful role holder will:
  • Demonstrate strong technical skillset using Winshuttle / LSMW (all methods) / Other migration Tools to update/delete SAP data
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills; intermediate to advanced excel skills including complex functions & pivot tables, ADM knowledge (nice to have)
  • Have proven experience in handling and interrogating large data volumes via SAP migration/ cleanse projects
  • Be able to interpret complex data change requirements and also perform own due diligence pre-pose execution
  • Demonstrate strong collaboration skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Have a strong attention to detail and work in a highly organized & structured manner
What you ll do
The MD mass change specialist will deliver data cleanse execution and analysis across a variety of data objects across Finance and Operations to ensure required business data readiness is achieved in preparation for migration to S/4 HANA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Develop/ Manage Winshuttle / LSMW / Other execution Scripts: Create and enhance complex update/delete programs/ scripts, workflows, and forms to support data processes.
  • Execute Automated Queries: Write and run automated queries in Winshuttle/LSMW for efficient data management and script execution.
  • Master Data Analysis and Support: Provide deep analysis and support for Master Data fields across SAP ECC.
  • Data Cleansing and Standardization: Execute and coordinate data cleansing execution processes, ensuring adherence to established data standards and internal controls.
  • Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Track risks and issues, develop risk mitigation plans, and facilitate resolution related to Master Data change/ reversal methods.
  • Business and Technical Integration: Assist in integration testing, deployment planning, and assess technological impacts on current and future projects
  • Develop ad hoc analysis/reports to support the businesses and Master Data team
  • End-User Documentation and Training: Create, review, and deliver documentation and training materials to ensure user accuracy and understanding.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engage stakeholders across multiple local sites / global teams to resolve open questions, agree on cleanse recommendations, and implement corrections into SAP.
Essential for the role
  • Strong experience (5-9 years) in SAP S/4 data migration / data cleansing, with technical skills to create and run scripts for enriching SAP Master Data, and decent working functional knowledge of finance/ procurement /operations master data processes Mfg/QM/PM, Supply Chain planning, etc.).
  • Maintain and develop WinShuttle / LSMW scripts (custom) within regulatory environment (GxP).
  • Execute data cleansing activities within SAP systems using tools such as WinShuttle/ LSMW/MASS / ADM or any other migration tools on top on SAP to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Utilize expertise in SAP ECC, particularly in FI/CO and MM, for effective master data governance and cleansing execution.
  • Strong data management skills with the ability to handle and track high-volume data execution activities.
  • Identify and implement corrective actions for data inconsistencies through regular due diligence/ audits and evaluations.
  • Extensive experience of producing testing documentation of pre and post update
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement process improvements for MDM to enhance data integrity.
  • Ensure effective stakeholder communication (clear and concise) to provide timely updates and resolve project risks.
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, and proficiency in Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and visualization.
  • Problem-solve and translate data challenges into effective resolution actions and deliver results.
Desirable for the role
  • S/4 HANA implementation programme experience in deployment / data cleanse
  • Strong SAP working knowledge and project experience
  • Experience in life sciences and healthcare.
  • Experience in measuring, managing and improving Data Quality.
  • Working knowledge of relevant key business processes either in FI/CO or into MM/Procurement/Mfg,etc.
  • Database management and SQL proficiency (desirable)
  • Experience in training business users on SAP transaction execution and process automation using tools like WinShuttle.
  • Proficiency in developing and documenting business process flows and training documentation to enhance data management efforts.
Why AstraZeneca?
At Astrazeneca we re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what s next?
  • Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can t wait to hear from you.
  • Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hope its yours
  • If you re curious to know more then we welcome your application no later than
Where can I find out more?
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Date Posted
03-Mar-2025
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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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