Sap Cloud Infra Planning Sr Specialist jobs at Msd in Czechia

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supplier Onboarding Management and Fraud Prevention :
  • Serve as the single point of contact for supplier onboarding for all stakeholders, both internal and external (suppliers).
  • Be accountable for the full end-to-end supplier onboarding process for assigned cases, ensuring governance management and support for existing supplier data changes.
  • Proactive follow-up (phone & email) with the suppliers who have not finalized their registration
  • Serve as an important front-end gatekeeper to prevent fraud cases for the organization
• Process Execution and Compliance :
  • Execute the onboarding process according to the standard support model and established tools.
  • Ensure the application of adequate internal controls as needed.
  • Follow, execute & safeguard the fraud prevention process strictly
• Issue Resolution and Escalation Management :
  • Proactively evaluate cases, identify issues, and bring solutions to minimize escalations with suppliers and procurement.
  • Handle escalations and resolve complex cases effectively.
  • Ensure proper defect resolution by analyzing data and specific cases, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Training and Knowledge Management :
  • Participate training for new joiners and provide ongoing knowledge refreshers for the team.
• Collaboration and Communication :
  • Cooperate closely with IT, Procurement, Finance and VMD teams regarding system issues and process improvements.
  • Represent the SOA team in client visits/calls and cross-functional communications.
  • Conduct regular phone calls with vendors to foster strong partnerships, streamline operations, and proactively prevent potential fraud events.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company preferred and 2 years in current position
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with a demonstrated record of customer focus and project delivery
• Business process knowledge, together with demonstrated skills in project implementation is a plus.
• Apex Supplier Portal experience is a plus
• Business level of English and Spanishlanguage(both written and spoken)

Technical/Soft Skills Requirements

• SAP Experience Required
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to implement support around a long-term vision and milestones needed to drive the realization of that vision
• Positive, engaging disposition with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders’ requests in an efficient and assertive manner
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes
• Results-oriented, sense of urgency, knows how to prioritize, ability to communicate and to create rapport with stakeholders, effective communication. Process improvement orientation, innovation and change agent. Migration experience
• Project Management skills desired
• Strong ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects
• Willingness to travel for meetings and projects (<10% of the time)

Current Contingent Workers apply

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Job Description

What will you do?

• Architect, implement, and optimize cloud storage and computing solutions within an AWS environment, ensuring robust performance for research applications.
• Take ownership of system configuration and health, especially in Linux environments, to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Work closely with research scientists and stakeholders to understand their computational needs and translate these needs into technical specifications and project requirements.
• Develop and communicate a clear product strategy and roadmap that aligns with research goals, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Lead technical implementation efforts within an agile framework, conducting sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to create a feedback loop that informs ongoing development, product improvements and realized value .
• Analyze the total cost of ownership for all solutions and make recommendations to ensure cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
• Implement best practices for cloud resource management, performance monitoring, and fault tolerance.
• Research and integrate new technologies and methodologies that enhance cloud solutions and improve user experience.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• University degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field
• At least 8 years of experience in cloud engineering, with strong hands-on skills in AWS services, cloud architecture, and HPC
• Proven track record of product management experience or being very close partner, including working directly with technical teams to deliver solutions
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience leading cross-functional teams in a technical setting
• Strong analytical skills to assess performance, identify issues, and implement solutions

Nice to have

• Experience with scientific applications such asGaussianfor computational chemistry andGracefor scientific data visualization and plotting, especially in cloud environments
• Proficiency in container technologiesSingularityorApptainerfor managing scientific software environments and workflows
• Hands-on experience with HPC job schedulers such asPBSandSlurmfor effective workload management in high-performance computing environments, and experience usingNextflowfor managing data-driven workflows
• Familiarity withKubernetes
• In depth understanding ofGPUdriven workloadsincluding performance observability, performance tuning and scalingparticularly for AI/ML and computational research use cases
• Experience with AI/ML platforms (such as Databricks) and their use in scientific research
• Knowledge of automation and scripting tools to improve efficiency in cloud operations and scientific workflows

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

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supplier Onboarding Management and Fraud Prevention :
  • Serve as the single point of contact for supplier onboarding for all stakeholders, both internal and external (suppliers).
  • Be accountable for the full end-to-end supplier onboarding process for assigned cases, ensuring governance management and support for existing supplier data changes.
  • Proactive follow-up (phone & email) with the suppliers who have not finalized their registration
  • Serve as an important front-end gatekeeper to prevent fraud cases for the organization
• Process Execution and Compliance :
  • Execute the onboarding process according to the standard support model and established tools.
  • Ensure the application of adequate internal controls as needed.
  • Follow, execute & safeguard the fraud prevention process strictly
• Issue Resolution and Escalation Management :
  • Proactively evaluate cases, identify issues, and bring solutions to minimize escalations with suppliers and procurement.
  • Handle escalations and resolve complex cases effectively.
  • Ensure proper defect resolution by analyzing data and specific cases, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Training and Knowledge Management :
  • Participate training for new joiners and provide ongoing knowledge refreshers for the team.
• Collaboration and Communication :
  • Cooperate closely with IT, Procurement, Finance and VMD teams regarding system issues and process improvements.
  • Represent the SOA team in client visits/calls and cross-functional communications.
  • Conduct regular phone calls with vendors to foster strong partnerships, streamline operations, and proactively prevent potential fraud events.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company preferred and 2 years in current position
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with a demonstrated record of customer focus and project delivery
• Business process knowledge, together with demonstrated skills in project implementation is a plus.
• Apex Supplier Portal experience is a plus
• Business level of English and Italianlanguage(both written and spoken)

Technical/Soft Skills Requirements

• SAP Experience Required
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to implement support around a long-term vision and milestones needed to drive the realization of that vision
• Positive, engaging disposition with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders’ requests in an efficient and assertive manner
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes
• Results-oriented, sense of urgency, knows how to prioritize, ability to communicate and to create rapport with stakeholders, effective communication. Process improvement orientation, innovation and change agent. Migration experience
• Project Management skills desired
• Strong ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects
• Willingness to travel for meetings and projects (<10% of the time)

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.

Job Description

What will you do?

• Collaborate with delivery peers to ensure best-in-class delivery from solutioning of business requirements through unit-tested, working solutions.
• Possess detailed understanding of SAP Financial in the area of General Ledger (GL), and general understanding in the area of Operating Expense Management (CO-CCA, PCA, IO, PA).
• Collaborate closely with Finance Value Team to convert user stories to functional specification for product development.
• Be able to analyze/design complex system solution, setup system configuration and perform testing as part of product team delivery in a ECC 6.0 Global instance.
• Ability to visualize end-to-end integrated business processes and impacts across key areas such as Financial Business Management, Order to Cash, Source to Settle, Supply Chain Management, Tax, and Financial Supply Chain.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in SAP functionality and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• As part of the regional onsite team, to provide expert level support to production support/operations team to ensure minimum disruption to our business continuity (e.g Financial closing).
• Responsible for SAP configuration changes and developments align with business requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to change control processes and methodologies to minimize system disruptions and ensure system stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and technical teams to prioritize and work independently on the delivery of SAP enhancements and new functionalities.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, including finance, supply chain, and other functional areas, to understand their needs and align SAP solutions accordingly.
• Work closely with Product tech/value team lead to prioritize, providing insights and recommendations on leveraging SAP capabilities to drive business growth and operational excellence.
• Work in a matrix environment and reporting to the Product tech leads in a global setting.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required

• University Degree
• 5+ years of SAP solution delivery experience in the area of FI-GL, CO-CCA/PCA/IO/PA
• Cross-functional business process experience
• Knowledge of interface development E.g. Idoc, BAPI, Middleware (BTP, TIBCO)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact directly with business process owners and business stakeholders

Nice to have

• Practical experience with single ECC instance in a large scale corporation with global presence
• Knowledge of localization within Europe region
• Working knowledge with Automation team (E.g. Bot)
• SAP FICO delivery lead experience
• 3+ years working with SAP S/4HANA
• Migration experience from ECC to SAP S/4HANA
• Life Sciences Industry experience
• Proven record of excellent performance
• Proficiency with product life cycle tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Jira Xray
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from different disciplines/time zone with varying degrees of technical experience; competence in clear concise and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers and team members
• Agile software development and DevOps settings

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

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.

Job Description

Specialist - Data Visualization:

As a Specialist in Data Visualization, you will be focused on designing and developing compelling data visualizations solutions to enable actionable insights & facilitate intuitive information consumption for internal business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competency in building user-centric visuals & dashboards that empower stakeholders with data driven insights & decision-making capability.

Responsibilities:

• Develop user-centric scalable visualization and analytical solutions, leveraging complex data sources to create intuitive and insightful dashboards. Apply best practices in visualization design to enhance user experience and business impact.

• Drive business engagement, collaborating with stakeholders to define key metrics, KPIs, and reporting needs. Facilitate workshops to develop user stories, wireframes, and interactive visualizations.

• Partner with data engineering, data science, and IT teams to develop scalable business-friendly reporting solutions. Ensure adherence to data governance, privacy, and security best practices.

• Identify opportunities for automation, streamlining manual reporting processes through modern visualization technologies and self-service analytics enablement.

• Provide thought leadership, driving knowledge-sharing within the Data & Analytics organization while staying ahead of industry trends to enhance visualization capabilities.

• Continuously innovative on visualization best practices & technologies by reviewing external resources & marketplace

• Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs, while creating and maintaining SOPs, KPI libraries, and other essential governance documents.

Required Experience and skills:

• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, insight generation, business analytics, data visualization, infographics, and interactive visual storytelling

• Hands-on expertise in BI and visualization tools such as Power BI, MicroStrategy, and ThoughtSpot

• Solid understanding of data engineering and modeling, including ETL workflows, Dataiku, Databricks, Informatica, and database technologies like Redshift and Snowflake, with programming skills in SQL and Python.

• Deep knowledge of pharma commercial data sources, including IQVIA, APLD, Claims, Payer, Salesforce, Financials, Veeva, Komodo, IPSOS, and other industry datasets to drive strategic insights.

• Experience in pharmaceutical commercial analytics, including Field Force Effectiveness, customer engagement, market performance assessment, as well as web, campaign, and digital engagement analytics.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and navigate complex matrix environments efficiently.

• Strong product management mindset, ensuring analytical solutions are scalable, user-centric, and aligned with business needs, with experience in defining product roadmaps and managing solution lifecycles.

• Expertise in agile ways of working, including Agile/Scrum methodologies, iterative development, and continuous improvement in data visualization and analytics solutions.

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.

Job Description

The senior specialist will be accountable and responsible for the end-to-end Supplier onboarding process, sustainment, and improvement of the Source to Settle (StS) process and sub-processes, inclusive of Vendor Master Data Management and Procurement and Local Markets support.

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supplier Onboarding Management and Fraud Prevention (up to 80%) :
  • Serve as the single point of contact for supplier onboarding for all stakeholders, both internal and external (suppliers).
  • Be accountable for the full end-to-end supplier onboarding process for assigned cases, ensuring governance management and support for existing supplier data changes.
  • Proactive follow-up (phone & email) with the suppliers who have not finalized their registration
  • Serve as an important front-end gatekeeper to prevent fraud cases for the organization
• Process Execution and Compliance :
  • Execute the onboarding process according to the standard support model and established tools.
  • Ensure the application of adequate internal controls as needed.
  • Follow, execute & safeguard the fraud prevention process strictly
• Issue Resolution and Escalation Management :
  • Proactively evaluate cases, identify issues, and bring solutions to minimize escalations with suppliers and procurement.
  • Handle escalations and resolve complex cases effectively.
  • Ensure proper defect resolution by analyzing data and specific cases, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Training and Knowledge Management :
  • Participate training for new joiners and provide ongoing knowledge refreshers for the team.
• Collaboration and Communication :
  • Cooperate closely with IT, Procurement, Finance and VMD teams regarding system issues and process improvements.
  • Represent the SOA team in client visits/calls and cross-functional communications.
  • Conduct regular phone calls with vendors to foster strong partnerships, streamline operations, and proactively prevent potential fraud events.
• Senior Specialist specific tasks
  • Coordinate supplier’s and tickets assignment in the team and ensure timely follow-up
  • Audit SOA operational work to ensure compliance with SOP and SLA
  • Handle escalations and complex cases resolution
  • Facilitate new joiners’ trainings and team knowledge re-freshers
  • Cooperate closely with IT, Procurement and VMD teams in terms of system issues and other process defects and improvements
  • Represent the team for client visits/calls, cross-functional communication and SOA global communication
  • Support process improvements, automation and other GPO projects
  • Develop specific documentation and reference materials for SOA process
  • Analyze data feeds and reports which are critical to daily operations, weekly and monthly data analysis of team performance
  • Back-up activities for people management
  • Be responsible for people management activities for any direct reports

• Ensure proper defects resolution: Analyze data/specific cases, identify issues/process deviation, assure root cause analysis root causes and address solutions
• Ensure the application of adequate internal controls, when needed.
• Collaborate with other Process Stewards (Procure to Pay/Settlement, Accounting to Reporting, Master Data, and others) in all our Company divisions to ensure continuity and alignment across global end-to-end processes
• Have active participation in the implementation of projects which require experience and StS technical or functional abilities; work collaboratively with other business partners (including IT) to execute approved projects in a timely manner
• Support Company merger and divestitures efforts as needed.
• Support the development of StS content to ensure accurate communication and standard training
• Help educate and support our Company employees on the StS process and tools
• Ensure alignment with our Company process policies and standards
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values and standards of ethics and integrity

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a finance or accounting department of a multinational company preferred and 2 years in current position
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (Procurement Sourcing and Contract) with a demonstrated record of customer focus and project delivery
• Business process knowledge, together with demonstrated skills in project implementation is a plus.

• Ariba experience is a plus (including but not limited to Supplier Management / SLP)
• Apex Supplier Portal experience is a plus
• Business level of English (both written and spoken)

Technical/Soft Skills Requirements

• SAP Experience Required
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to implement support around a long-term vision and milestones needed to drive the realization of that vision
• Positive, engaging disposition with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders’ requests in an efficient and assertive manner
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes
• Results-oriented, sense of urgency, knows how to prioritize, ability to communicate and to create rapport with stakeholders, effective communication. Process improvement orientation, innovation and change agent. Migration experience
• Project Management skills desired
• Strong ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects
• Willingness to travel for meetings and projects (<10% of the time)
• Willingness to attend or conduct remote meetings during off hours (<5% of the time)
• Strong customer service and collaboration mind-set

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP Order to Cash (OTC) processes, including order management, pricing, delivery, invoicing, and receivables.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into SAP functional designs and solutions.
• Provide technical leadership in managing end-to-end OTC processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and SAP best practices.
• Configure and customize SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) and other relevant modules to meet the needs of the business.
• Manage integrations between SAP OTC processes and other systems, such as 3PL and finance platforms.
• Lead and support data migration, system upgrades, and ongoing maintenance in the OTC area.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP OTC-related issues, providing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IT policies, standards, and audit requirements.
• Provide training and support to business users and junior IT team members.
• Lead project teams, manage timelines, and deliver solutions on schedule and within budget.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 6+ years of experience working with SAP, including strong expertise in SAP SD and OTC processes.
• Proven experience in leading SAP OTC implementations, upgrades, and support in large-scale environments.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end OTC processes, including order management, pricing, delivery, billing, and accounts receivable.
• Strong knowledge of integration with SAP MM, FI/CO, and SCM systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working with global teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Knowledge of EDI, IDOCs, BTP and APIs for OTC integrations.
• Understanding of tax integration (e.g., Thomson Reuters) is a plus.
• Experience with S/4HANA is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively and participating in various project phases, including Solution Design, Testing, Cutover, and Go-Live.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies is a plus.
• People Management experience a plus
• Background in the Life Sciences or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with project management / testing tools such as JIRA, HP/ALM, X-Ray or ServiceNow.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.

Current Contingent Workers apply

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFOREthe job posting end date.