Business Expert S/4HANA Production / Plan-To-Produce EMEA Hub (f/m/x)

at  ZEISS Group

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology company operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. Our company is shaping technological progress and through its solutions, is extending the horizon of the world of optics and associated areas.
ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy for the life sciences and materials research, as well as medical technology for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world’s leading lithography optics which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars. ZEISS consists of four segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets.
The business has a unique opportunity to realign business processes globally and make the entire Group ready for the future. Today, around 14,000 employees work with existing SAP ERP systems. They call up over 50 million transactions every month.
ZEISS aims to standardize and regularize different ERP systems, from numerous companies across the entire Group during the changeover from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA. The goal is to be as close as possible to the SAP standard and to harmonize processes across all segments and countries wherever it makes sense, focusing around; Efficiency, Effectivity, Speed, Flexibility & Compliance.
The project is as exciting as it is complex. FIT4 is an essential lever in implementing the Company’s #agenda25

Your Role

• Taking responsibility for the analysis and coordination of the elaboration of global end-to-end Inbound-to-Outbound business processes and requirements in alignment with business representatives of the ZEISS IQR segment and IT experts
• Analyze (regional/segment-specific) business requirements towards the global template SAP S/4HANA system in local fit-gap analyses under leadership of deputy/hub process owners
• Drive adaptation of end-to-end business processes (incl. process modelling) towards FIT4 goals of harmonization and standardization and liaise with entity business experts on preparatory work, e.g., data cleansing
• Develop process maps and process models to illustrate adapted business processes
• Design and own test cases and conduct functional end-to-end tests in the SAP S/4HANA system
• Define and execute the Cut-Over strategy with a focus on data migration and roles setup and ensure a smooth transition
• Contribute, as organized by training lead, to creation of training materials, and, if required, support end user training

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 2-6 years of relevant professional experience with reference in production of Devices
• In-depth understanding of E2E Plan-to-Produce business processes like Production and supply planning, Production execution, Plant maintenance, Integration with production-related processes & systems, e.g., MES
• Proven track record in handling complex projects within larger international companies and various stakeholders
• Experience with SAP R/3 (and ideally SAP S/4HANA) as well as relevant third-party business systems
• Relevant industry knowledge
• Excellent conceptual, results-oriented and communication skills
• Ability to build networks and keenness to work in intercultural and interdisciplinary global team
• Business fluent in English and German (must have)
• Willingness to travel (up to 50-70%)

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Carina-Rachele German

• Taking responsibility for the analysis and coordination of the elaboration of global end-to-end Inbound-to-Outbound business processes and requirements in alignment with business representatives of the ZEISS IQR segment and IT experts
• Analyze (regional/segment-specific) business requirements towards the global template SAP S/4HANA system in local fit-gap analyses under leadership of deputy/hub process owners
• Drive adaptation of end-to-end business processes (incl. process modelling) towards FIT4 goals of harmonization and standardization and liaise with entity business experts on preparatory work, e.g., data cleansing
• Develop process maps and process models to illustrate adapted business processes
• Design and own test cases and conduct functional end-to-end tests in the SAP S/4HANA system
• Define and execute the Cut-Over strategy with a focus on data migration and roles setup and ensure a smooth transition
• Contribute, as organized by training lead, to creation of training materials, and, if required, support end user trainin