Takami Global Process Expert – Material Master Data

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Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory compliance, drawing from experience to interpret guidelines and evaluate operational impact across diverse business scenarios. Support and implement process innovations and transformation initiatives, demonstrating sound judgment in selecting the most effective methods for execution and adoption. Support alignment, governance, and adoption of process improvements across stakeholder groups, coordinating workstreams independently and under general direction. Work in specific workstream task execution, actively engaging the SME community to ensure quality outcomes, and at times, leading small project teams or mentoring junior contributors. Support change impact assessments for their functional area, evaluating data and organizational implications with a focus on integration and risk mitigation. Collaborate closely with adjacent functions to support cohesive E2E process improvements, leveraging expertise to influence long-term objectives. Champion organizational readiness through execution of change management plans, readiness assessments, and scenario-based testing. Foster engagement with regional and local stakeholders to drive alignment and support for change initiatives, often acting as the primary point of contact for their area of expertise. SCOPE As part of Takeda’s S/4HANA-enabled transformation, the Global Process Expert (GPE) plays a key role in driving process excellence within their specialized domain. The GPE supports in developing, optimizing, and maintaining global process standards. They ensure alignment across regions, promote adoption of industry best practices, and enable operational consistency. This role is instrumental in delivering end-to-end process improvement, efficiencies and sustainability. ACCOUNTABILITIES The following accountabilities ensure the GPE plays a pivotal role in the successful migration to SAP S/4HANA while maintaining process efficiency, compliance, and alignment: Process Standardization & Optimization Develop, maintain, and improve global standardized processes within their domain, applying solid knowledge of industry practices and general principles. Identify and implement optimization opportunities, applying sound judgment to integrate process-related best practices and ensure alignment with business goals. Support for GPOs Act as a key support to Global Process Owners by contributing to the development and maintenance of global process standards. Collaborate with GPOs to ensure processes reflect defined objectives and comply with internal policies and procedures. Requirements Definition Define detailed, domain-specific requirements that ensure SAP S/4HANA system capabilities align with operational needs. Translate moderate-to-complex business scenarios into actionable functional specifications, contributing to design reviews. Support solution evaluation and design alignment, ensuring system effectiveness through structured input and validation. Knowledge Sharing & Training Serve as a subject matter contact for knowledge transfer across functions and geographies, helping build cross-functional understanding. Train or informally guide teams to adopt and apply global processes effectively, supporting local adaptation as needed. Testing & Validation Support all testing phases, especially UAT, by validating system behavior against defined process requirements. Provide input into issue resolution and adjust functional requirements where appropriate. Assist Data Business Owners in ensuring accurate data transformation and integrity during migration to the new platform. Continuous Improvement Monitor process performance using defined KPIs and metrics; identify improvement areas through routine review and data interpretation. Promote innovation within established frameworks to enhance transformation outcomes and support departmental project goals. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/ Functional (Line) Expertise Advanced skills in SAP & MDG Applications preferred, Demonstrated expertise across the belonging to Master Data specifically Material Master Data Decision-making and Autonomy Operates independently, making informed decisions in complex business operations scenarios. Provides analytical recommendations to improve process efficiency and resolve challenges. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.  Builds productive working relationships internally and externally Leadership Acts as a subject matter expert, influencing initiatives without formal team management responsibilities. Provides informal mentorship and guidance to peers and relevant stakeholders. Interaction Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at various organizational levels. Engages with leadership to ensure alignment on functional tasks and improvements. Frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents organization on specific projects Innovation Implements innovative solutions to optimize workflows and address intricate process challenges. Contributes to the development of improved standards and scalable processes. Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment, cultural considerations) Acts as a key resource to address highly complex process and solution challenges. Applies advanced problem-solving to ensure efficient operations and compliance within a dynamic business environment. EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Supply Chain Management; Business Administration / Operations Management; Information Systems / Data Management; Industrial Engineering; Logistics / Operations or Finance or Accounting Skills Expertise in negotiation, program management, and Continuous Improvement strategies. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, independently applying solutions to complex scenarios. Advanced knowledge of demand planning and forecasting, optimizing processes for efficiency. Behavioral Competencies Strategic thinking and adaptability in dynamic environments. Effective collaboration across teams and functional areas. Resilience and focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Travel required 10%-20% regional and international Locations Dublin-Baggot Street, Ireland Base Salary Range: €84,800.00 - €116,600.00 For information about our benefits, please click here. Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time