Job Description

Summary Business Data Migration expert for Procurement (Direct and Indirect) on LDC ERP program ensures data is delivered according to global/deployment/country requirements and timelines and responsible for data migration activities in a deployment (above-country) for Data objects in his/her scope. The data includes but is not limited to Vendor master, PO, PR, SL, PIR in both Direct and Indirect Procurement. Acts as the functional SPoC for data migration on the assigned objects for a given release.Job PurposeBusiness Data Migration expert for Procurement/Material management on LDC ERP program ensures data is delivered according to global/deployment/country requirements and timelines and responsible for data migration activities in a deployment (above-country) for Data objects in his/her scope. The data includes but is not limited to Material master, Vendor master, PO, PR, SL, PIR in both Direct and Indirect Procurement. Acts as the functional SPoC for data migration on the assigned objects for a given release. Major AccountabilitiesPerform or ensure data cleansing tasks are completed on time Complete data collection for manual/construction objects on time Work together with IT counterparts to prepare value mappings Create and maintain master lists if applicable for assigned objects Provide business insights and information to technical teams for extraction and conversion from the legacy system(s) for assigned data objects Work together with IT team and country Business Data Owners to identify objects in scope for country Ensure data readiness & verify quality throughout data journey for assigned data objects Verify that data is fit for purpose (incl. alignment with internal/external stakeholders) Approve upload files before and after load for all assigned data objects (including formal approval) Perform manual (type-in) data loads into target clients where applicable for assigned objects Perform dual maintenanceExecution and approval of data verification scripts Act as SPoC for assigned objects as part of defect management process during Hypercare Key Performance Indicators / Measures Of SuccessData Cleansing completion for relevant data objects on project(s) within the region based on given data migration scheduleData Loads completion for relevant data objects on project(s) within the region based on given data migration scheduleAll major issues related to data quality for relevant data objects resolved based on given project(s) scheduleIDEAL BACKGROUNDEducation & QualificationsBachelor or Master degree preferredLanguagesFluent English (additional languages preferred)Experiences5+ years in country & global roles (ERP project implementation experience preferred)CompetenciesGood communication and negotiation skills, good stakeholder managementStrategic and hands on way of working (running meetings, tracking progress, managing issues)Strong Excel Skills Technical/Functional Skills & KnowledgeStrong knowledge about the Direct and Indirect Procurement business processes in the area of Material management, Material master, Vendor master, Supplier Contracts, PO lifecycle.Data Migration experience preferredWhy Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend peoples lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureYoull receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewardsJoin our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network.Skills Desired Building Construction, Business Networking, Business Partners, Business Planning, Business Process Transformation, Business Strategy, Curiosity, Decision Tree (Forecasting Model), Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Key Account Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Management Consulting, Scrum (Programming Methodology), Strategic Planning

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