Sr. Spec. DDIT OPS SC Lead Software Eng.

Your Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Engaging in Novartis end-to-end supply chain business processes using the Kinaxis platform.
• Gaining a thorough understanding of Master Data and all Novartis SC processes and participating in various transformational programs at the enterprise level to comprehend the impact of Kinaxis Maestro.
• Possessing functional knowledge in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Expiry Planning and Capacity Planning with constraints.
• Having system integration knowledge to connect with other enterprise or stand-alone systems (interfaces, connections, imports, exports).
• Developing a comprehensive development approach that will determine the estimate of cost, time and resources to deploy solutions, all in line with business requirements and solution design.
• Working as Lead software engineer with Enhancement Factory teams, supporting operations teams with Kinaxis expertise or driving as Novartis owner the solution development standards on complex multi-year programs.
• Implementing more complex changes using advanced system solutions where appropriate.
• Supporting NVS IT BA in requirement gathering and working with NVS Architects in solution design activities.
• Governing external solution integration development team in terms of code quality and effort estimates.
• Ensuring the overall user experience is taken into account when designing and deploying new solutions.
• Facilitating the Scrum Master/PM team in effective effort estimation and scoping of projects, considering upstream and downstream dependencies.
• Ensuring consistency and traceability between user requirements, functional specifications and testing & validation. Supporting validation and testing (OQ, PQ, UAT...).
• Ensuring implemented solutions are according to specifications and fit for purpose.
• Supporting Super User training for complex developments.
• Keeping abreast with internal IT systems and documentation requirements, standards (including quality management and IT security).
• Keeping abreast with industry best practices in leveraging technologies for the business and with regulatory environments/requirements if applicable.
• Staying on top of the latest developments in Kinaxis roadmap in terms of algorithms, data model and development standards.
• Actively driving Kinaxis platform management best practices with a system standardization mindset.
• Governing processes, system documentation and solutions in the area of supply chain planning.
• Taking accountability to ensure adherence with Security and Compliance policies and procedures.
• Adhering to best coding practices (authoring notes, Workbook/Worksheet help and comments) and ensuring the team also follows them.
• Assisting in hiring, training and mentoring new team members.
• Upskilling on the latest changes in the Maestro application in terms of authoring and analytics.
• Actively participating in all Sprint ceremonies.

Skills:

• 10+ years in an equivalent IT role, preferably in Supply Chain Planning area.
• 7+ years using Kinaxis Maestro, namely in Authoring, Analytics & Scripting.
• Working experience in the Pharma Industry is preferred.
• Must Possess strong knowledge basic Maestro analytics (Netting, CTP, FLP, Substitutions, Expiry, etc.) and good understanding on  advanced offerings like Supply.AI, Production Wheel and CCC is a plus.
• Experience in how to best apply the latest technology such as Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning to advance our Supply Chain and solve complex challenges (e.g., inventory optimization, S&OP simplification, others) is a plus.
• Experience working with Cloud/SaaS applications.
• Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including business requirements definition/process/design, review of functional specifications, development of test plans, testing, user testing, user training and eventual deployment (software release).
• Ability to collaborate within and across companies, cultures, functions and geographies to drive change and action.
• Demonstrable track record of dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs and delivering results in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodology and practices, preferably in a software release planning & execution environment.
• Ability to perform in-depth systems design reviews and provide refined functional and/or technical specifications for modification work, resolve break/fix issues, system enhancements, or new (functional) implementations.
• Effective interpersonal skills to maintain productive relationships with business teams and users who use the Maestro system.
• Stakeholder management.
• Strategic and analytical thinker.
• Problem solver, timely decision maker.
• Capability to operate in a fast-paced and complex industry.
• Strong presentation and communication skills - oral and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.

Certifications:

• Kinaxis Solution Consultant Level 2 or Core Architect Level 1.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP (Optional).

Languages:

• English.