SAP Analytics Specialist

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist in SAP Analytics to join our team. As a specialist, you will play a vital role in building and configuring analytical reports in the areas of SAP Business Warehouse(BW4HANA) and Embedded Analytics (S4HANA-CDS Views), collaborating with other developers to ensure efficient and effective solutions for M&S(Manufacturing and Supply).

What you will be doing:

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 8 years of SAP Analytics application expertise in SAP BW and 4 years of Embedded Analytics (S4HANA-CDS Views). SAP Analytics Specialist will validate design and effort estimates, manage change requests, review requirements and specifications, develop analytical solutions, participate in projects, scope new demands, and provide business advisory on SAP solutions. They will focus on embedded analytics (CDS views) and SAP Business Warehouse reports, ensuring data quality, performance, and integration.

Main responsibilities:

Embedded Analytics (S4HANA - CDS View) Development:

• Design and develop CDS views to provide data models for embedded analytics applications.

• Collaborate with business users and data architects to define data requirements and create efficient CDS views.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and performance of CDS views.

SAP Analytics Report Development:

• Create and maintain SAP Analytics reports using SAC tool, based on data models from SAP BW4HANA and/or Embedded Analytics(S4HANA – CDS Views).

• Develop complex reports and dashboards to meet the analytical needs of business users.

• Optimize report performance and improve data visualization for effective decision-making.

Data Integration:

• Integrate data from various sources (e.g., S/4HANA, SAP ECC, external systems) into BW and CDS views.

• Develop data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes using BW's ETL capabilities and work with the Integration team to facilitate data sharing using IICS.

Data Modelling:

• Design and implement data models in BW and CDS views to support analytical requirements using industry best practices.

• Ensure data consistency and integrity throughout the data landscape.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyse report performance and identify bottlenecks.

• Implement optimization techniques to improve query performance and reduce system load.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical support for embedded analytics and BW4HANA reporting solutions.

• Troubleshoot issues and resolve problems related to data, reports, and performance.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with business analysts, data architects, and developers to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure data integration and consistency across the organization.

• Demonstrate openness and adaptability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds (Spain, Italy, France, etc.).

• Leverage experience in international or multicultural environments to foster strong collaboration across geographically distributed teams.

About you

Experience

• 8+ years of SAP Analytics experience in total with 2+ years of experience doing ERP delivery in a business-oriented context, preferably in a global company.

• Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining SAP BW4HANA, Embedded Analytics (S4HANA - CDS Views) & SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud).

• Must have good knowledge of functional modules like SD, MM, PP, PM, and eWM for SAP Analytics.  

• ERP transformation experience in a global company 

• Executive-level communication and engagement skills, both written and verbal 

• Strong configuration experience, ability to determine when to use configuration vs. code as well as advanced troubleshooting skills. 

• Ability to translate functional specifications into technical design documents, provide efforts and cost estimates, and manage delivery of the desired functionality. 

• Maintain a high level of quality while working on complex problems under pressure and deadlines. 

• Guide Data Migration teams with master data & transactional data loads. 

• Project management experience; continuous improvement skills and mindset.

• Experience with multi-geography, multi-tier service design and management. 

• Deep understanding of Application and Technology Architecture. 

• Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA is a must in the Embedded Analytics (CDS Views) context. 

• Knowledge of agile ways of working is a plus. 

• Knowledge of current ERP software trends in their area of expertise is a plus.

• Knowledge of Snowflake and IICS for integration is a plus.

• Knowledge of AI ML capabilities is a plus.

Soft skills

• Demonstrated conflict resolution & problem-solving skills in a global environment. 

• Strong appetite to learn and discover. 

• Adaptable and open to changes. 

• Company-first mindset: able to put the interests of the company before their own or those of their teams if applicable. 

• Excellent analytical skills: able to frame and formalize problem statements and formulate robust solution proposals clearly and concisely. 

• Autonomous and Results-driven.

• Role model our 4 values: teamwork, integrity, respect, courage 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Engineering

Languages

• Fluent spoken and written English

When joining our team, you will experience:

• If you have a passion for SAP Analytics Industrial processes (Manufacturing and Supply) or Back Office and are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

• An international work environment in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a highly competent team.

• Your own career path within Sanofi. Your professional and personal development will be supported purposefully.

Pursue Progress, discover Extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. 

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity 

At Sanofi, diversity and inclusion are foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize that to truly tap into the richness diversity brings, we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients, and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds, and experiences, and provide equal opportunity for all.