Role: Configuration Expert – SC Demand & Distribution Planning

• Location: Barcelona / Meridian Office
• Type of work: Hybrid / Full time

Sanofi Supply Chain Transformation

Over the last several years, Sanofi has embarked on a transformation program of Digital Supply Chain processes, and related information systems, including distribution, customer service, and planning systems.

Under the main transformation program SCCORE, a major stream is Supply Chain Planning, which includes the implementation of the Kinaxis planning system covering forecasting and demand planning, S&OP/IBP, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), multi-sites planning (MSP), and CMO collaboration, as a Core Model.  The Kinaxis Core Model is being progressively implemented worldwide for each Global Business Unit.

SCCORE has evolved to support the ambitions of the recently launched Smart Supply Chain program which has a main objective to implement a smart supply chain from supplier to patient. SCCORE and Smart Supply Chain are taking place in parallel with, and in support of, other company strategic programs such as iSHIFT program (integrated ERP for Manufacturing, Distribution and Finance).

These transformation programs are aligned with an agile transformation and the evolution of our ways of working to become more flexible, adaptable, collaborative, and user-centric.

Main Responsibilities

You will configure and maintain Kinaxis Maestro (formerly RapidResponse) solutions that enable Sanofi to effectively plan demand and support IBP and S&OP processes across global markets and business units. You will ensure that demand planning processes, forecasting models, demand reviews, and cross-functional planning workflows are supported by accurate, reliable, and scalable configurations.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, demand planners, commercial teams, finance partners, and supply chain stakeholders to translate business requirements into system configurations, ensuring end-to-end visibility and alignment between market demand, business objectives, and operational plans.

Other Specific Responsibilities Included

• Configure and customize Kinaxis Maestro modules for Demand Planning, Forecasting and IBP-PBF set ups.
• Support integration of downstream data flows, including part customers, forecast items, management centers, sales/actuals, valorization (COGS), and segmentation data.
• Analyze the impact of Kinaxis releases on downstream planning solutions and propose remediation or configuration updates
• Design and support implementation on Kinaxis integration model with multiple SAP ERP systems globally, ensuring data flow is seamless and efficient
• Collaborate with stakeholders across within SC organization (including Statistical Forecasting, Analytics and SC Digital Intelligence), Finance, Markets, DCs and third-party customers to capture requirements and design effective configurations
• Maintain and improve existing downstream configurations to optimize supply-demand balance and Sanofi SC infrastructure / network
• Troubleshoot and resolve downstream planning configuration issues, ensuring minimal disruption to S&OP monthly cycle
• Document configurations and solutions in JIRA, Confluence, and other repositories to ensure knowledge sharing and traceability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to iterative delivery of downstream planning solutions by performing System Integration Test (SIT) as well as collaborating on the training materials and User Acceptance Test (UAT)
• Ensure compliance with Sanofi’s governance, security, and quality standards, including GxP where relevant

About You

• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain systems configuration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• Kinaxis configuration experience, with focus on demand planning is a plus
• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Prior experience in the pharma/chemistry industry with knowledge of Supply Chain management is plus
• IT environments experience or SAP and Kinaxis knowledge is also plus
• Experience with Agile methodologies and usage of JIRA and Confluence

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