Lead Analyst Inventory Release (MT Transcend, 24 months duration project)

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LEAD ANALYST - INVENTORY RELEASE (MT TRANSCEND 24 MONTHS DURATION PROJECT)

POSSIBLE LOCATIONS: DIEGEM BELGIUM; PRAGUE CZECHIA MANILA PHILIPPINES

(OTHER EMEA LOCATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED)

MedTech Transcend is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Inventory Release Lead to help drive successful inventory deployments across a complex global organization. This is a high-impact role for a finance or supply chain professional who brings strong SAP knowledge inventory accounting expertise and the ability to work confidently across Finance Supply Chain Operations IT and implementation this role you will lead inventory release readiness through testing cutover go-live and hypercare helping ensure a smooth transition to SAP S/4HANA and strong operational and financial outcomes.

How YOU can help:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end inventory release readiness for SAP S/4HANA deployments including planning milestone management risk tracking issue resolution and business readiness.

• Partner closely with Finance Supply Chain Operations and IT to deliver inventory processes that support accurate movements valuation controls and reporting.

• Support the design and deployment of inventory accounting and reporting processes in SAP S/4HANA including reconciliations reserves and key financial outputs.

• Drive readiness for inventory-related controls and compliance requirements including SOX validation control execution and audit support.

• Lead business testing for inventory processes across FIT BST and UAT partnering with IT and system integrators to validate solutions and resolve defects.

• Translate business needs into clear process scenarios requirements and acceptance criteria that support successful end-to-end delivery.

• Support cutover planning and execution for inventory-related activities including data readiness validation reconciliations and deployment checkpoints.

• Help prepare teams for go-live through training SOPs work instructions and business readiness activities that support adoption.

• Act as a trusted SAP S/4HANA inventory SME during go-live and hypercare helping teams quickly resolve issues and stabilize operations.

ITS ALL ABOUT YOU

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in Finance Accounting or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in finance supply chain finance consulting or large-scale business transformation programs supporting manufacturing or inventory-related processes.

• Hands-on SAP experience is required with SAP S/4HANA inventory materials management or inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of inventory accounting stock movements valuation reconciliations and controls within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.

• Experience supporting SAP deployments business testing cutover and post-go-live stabilization is highly valued.

• Professional certifications such as CPA CMA PMP MBA or SAP S/4HANA certification are a plus.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across senior leaders business teams and technical teams.

• Able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced cross-functional global environment.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s).

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