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Hybrid in Mollet del Valles·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Mollet del Valles
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- University degree





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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- You bring substantial experience as an SAP solution architect or senior SAP consultant, with deep hands‐on knowledge of the SAP Planning Suite, including SAP IBP, APO PP/DS, enhanced PP/DS, and key satellite modules such as PP‐PI and MM‐PUR, as well as integration technologies including SAP Integration Suite, Business Technology Platform, and Business Data Cloud.
- You have 8 or more years of experience leading or supporting large‐scale business transformation and strategic portfolio prioritization, with a track record of delivering integrated planning solutions across enterprise applications.
- You combine strong knowledge of demand, supply, and production planning processes with the solution‐architecture judgment to design scalable, enterprise‐aligned integrations between planning, manufacturing execution, and reporting systems.
- You have proven project management experience across the full delivery lifecycle, including planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, risk and issue management, and cross‐functional program delivery.
- You have worked in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as biopharma, pharmaceutical, or medical technology, and are comfortable navigating GxP validation, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements.
- You communicate complex technical topics clearly to non‐technical stakeholders and are confident facilitating workshops, design reviews, and decision‐making sessions with senior business and IT audiences.
- A degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, supply chain technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, combined with experience working alongside software vendors, systems integrators, or enterprise platform partners in complex environments.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
The role
Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
At the heart of a multi-year digital transformation, you will own the end-to-end technical architecture for global supply chain planning, shaping how demand, supply, and production planning systems evolve across a complex, regulated manufacturing environment. In this pivotal role, you will translate business strategy into a pragmatic, multi-year technology roadmap, bridging the gap between supply chain process owners and enterprise architecture. You will design and govern integrations across SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, and SAP APO PP/DS, connecting planning platforms with manufacturing execution systems, third-party solutions, and reporting environments. Acting as the senior technical authority for planning architecture, you will define solution proposals, validate business cases, and lead cross-functional deployments from requirements through to hypercare. You will partner with business process owners, Centers of Excellence, validation, compliance, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure every change is delivered to the right standard. Beyond delivery, you will challenge proposals that introduce unnecessary complexity, represent planning technology interests in cross-functional architecture forums, and guide stakeholders at all levels through technical trade-offs with clarity and confidence.
How you'll work
Location: Spain
Hiring process
Online application
Application review
Behaviour-based interviews
With HR team and hiring managers
Consistent behaviour-based questions about your experience, skills and attitude; by phone, video and/or face to face.
Assessment centre
Not every role
Half-day event assessed against behavioural criteria; may include presentations, group exercises, case studies and role plays.
- Expect to hear back within about two weeks of submitting an application.
- Dress code and interview details are confirmed by the recruiter with the invitation.
Hiring process
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
About Merck
Merck is a global science and technology company headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, operating across healthcare, life science, and electronics. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, it is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical and chemical companies, known for innovative medicines, laboratory solutions, and advanced materials. The company's life science division provides products and services for research and bioproduction, while its healthcare segment focuses on oncology, immunology, and neurology.
In Spain, Merck has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting its healthcare and life science operations. The company is known for a collaborative and international work culture, offering opportunities for professionals in areas like data science, AI, software engineering, and healthcare quality. For international hires, Merck provides a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and professional development, making it an attractive employer for those looking to advance their careers in Spain.
- Industry
- Life Science
- Founded
- 1668
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Darmstadt, Germany
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Merck is a global leader in life science and healthcare, offering international career opportunities.
- The company has a strong presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing a base for professionals in the region.
- Merck emphasizes innovation and research, with many roles in AI, data science, and engineering.
- The company offers internships and trainee programs, ideal for early-career professionals.
- Merck's work culture is collaborative and international, with English often used in professional settings.
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