SAP Data Engineer

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? At Puratos, we turn bold ideas into lasting impact through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to well-being.

To strengthen our team Globally, we are looking for a:

SAP BI Specialist

(China - Guangzhou)

Your Mission

The SAP BI Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining BI solutions for Puratos companies worldwide. Additionally, this role contributes to the organization by identifying and carrying out improvement projects within the Business Intelligence environment to boost the overall performance of the Puratos Group.

What you will do

The SAP BI Specialist will be responsible for delivering solutions within different business domains with the focus on reporting and analytics, implementing projects in the BI area related to an evolving regulatory environment, business development and simplification initiatives.

Within their scope of responsibilities, the SAP BI Specialist will ensure that the BI Manager, and when appropriate, the Group ICT Director, are kept informed of relevant activities.

Main responsibilities:

1.Design and implementation of the approved reporting requirements:

• • Partner together with the functional teams, the Business Process Managers and the Domain leads to gather requirements and prepare new BI projects.
  • Propose architecture and technical design that address identified business needs.
  • Design, develop and implement data models, ETL flows and dashboards.
  • Ensure all implementation activities adhere to best practices, internal policies and compliance requirements.
  • Identify and facilitate organizational changes as appropriate and needed.
  • Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date technical documentation.
  • Propose and develop solutions to address gaps in current systems or processes.
  • Transfer necessary knowledge to key users, promoting correct application usage and self-service of BI applications.
  • Design and implement authorization models to ensure data security for sensitive and critical data and processes.

2. Proactively identify and investigate potential improvements or innovations within the BI & Analytics area.

3. Develop, implement and maintain standards and procedures for BI applications to ensure consistency and quality.

What we expect from you

• At least 5 years of data engineering experience.
• Technical knowledge:
  • Strong hands-on experience with SAP BW/4HANA data modeling, including ADSO, InfoObjects, CompositeProviders, Open ODS Views and LSA++ architecture
  • Solid understanding of SAP HANA push-down concepts, performant modeling and optimization techniques in BW/4HANA.
  • Experience with data extraction and integration using ODP-based extractors (SAP S/4HANA, ECC) and external sources.
  • Knowledge of ABAP for BW, including CDS Views, AMDP and debugging BW transformations/process chains.
  • Experience with BW querying and reporting, including BEx Queries and integration with front-end tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud or Power BI.
• Being able to solve problems and develop solutions using the knowledge and understanding of business processes.
• Being able to communicate and translate IT concepts into business language.
• Customer minded, with demonstrated initiative and flexibility to optimize contact with the different business units and entities.
• Fluent in English (Spoken & Written) - any other language is an asset

What you can expect from Puratos

You join a rapidly growing international leader with a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, offering you the freedom to make an impact. At Puratos, we believe in rewarding talent and dedication. You can count on a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you're looking for a workplace that values transparency, development, and passion, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Mission

At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in people’s lives. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we turn innovation and food culture into opportunities for our customers’ success. Together, we want to move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere.

With over 11,000 employees in over 85 countries and turnover of 3.4 billion euros (2024), Puratos thrives on innovation, a pioneering spirit, and a unique culture. Our strong growth and commitment to local communities make working at Puratos truly special.

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