SAP Source to Pay Deployment Senior Lead F/M/X

Job Description:

ROYAL CANIN ’s MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM EACH CAT AND DOGS HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY PUSHING THE LIMITS OF NUTRITION AND KNOWLEDGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PET PROFESSIONALS.

To enable our strategic objectives, a Business Transformation program called EOS was launched in 2023 to make a step change in a vast number of critical business process, supported by world class digital solutions and data. To create value, a dedicated organization was created to ensure quality, efficiency, governance, visibility, and transparency. This transformation is led from the top of the organization down to every unit.

This role is part of the Regional Digital Technologies Deployment team and is responsible for deploying new Source to Pay capabilities to the European Markets using S4 HANA and Edge systems, working in collaboration with the Centers of Excellence, Data Transformation Team, GPOs, Regional Business Teams, IT Run & Grow and System Integrators.

What are we looking for?

• College Degree in IT
• 5+ years of experience in large-scale SAP S/4HANA deployments or transformations.
• Experience in Source to Pay processes
• Strong understanding of SAP Activate methodology, including Fit-to-Standard workshops, Business Process Redesign, and Agile Implementation.
• Testing tools like Tricentis Tosca.
• Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, for project management and issue tracking.
• Hands-on experience with cutover planning, data migration, UAT, and go-live strategies.
• EDI, API-based integrations with third-party applications.
• Ability to drive process standardization across multiple business units.
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible and changing environment, managing multiple activities and priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication, especially in English, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence internal and external resources.
• Experience in large FMCG is a plus

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and execute a deployment plan for Source to Pay that is aligned with S4 Project milestones.
• Collaborate with Petcare S2P COE team to ensure a robust end to end solution
• Plan and Drive Fit to Standard sessions to Local Key Users for all Source to Pay processes
• Gather Specifications for local Regulatory Requirements
• Coordinate SIT with System Integrator and 3rd party vendors
• Work closely with deployment business team on UAT, resolving or escalating any S2P technical related issues
• Plan and coordinate data migration, cutover activities, and go-live strategies.
• Ensure smooth transition from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA.
• Identify and mitigate deployment risks.
• Ensure standardization of business processes
• Drive automation and best practices in S2P
• Ensure seamless integration with external systems such as Ariba and Beeline
• Act as a bridge between business teams and SAP consultants.
• Support training sessions and user adoption programs

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.