SAP GTS Functional Consultant

Description

• This hands-on role expects the candidate to apply functional and technical knowledge of SAP
tools, systems and processes (SAP Global Trade Services, Sales & Distribution including supply
chain, SAP RoHS etc.,)
• Drive implementation of cross functional initiatives required for regulatory compliance
• Establishes and maintains relationships with business leaders. Uses deep business knowledge
to drive engagement on major IT initiatives. Influences overall IT and business planning; engages
in strategic business planning where there is IT impact.
• Gather business requirements, lead analysis and drive high level E2E design
• Drive configuration and development activities to meet business requirements through a
combination of internal and external teams
• Manages external software vendors and System Integrators on project implementation,
ensuring adherence to established SLA’s
• Take a domain lead role on IT projects to ensure that all business stakeholders included and
ensure they receive sufficient and timely communications.
• Develops request for proposals/quote, works to develop project proposals and statements of
work, and other engagement activities with IT service providers.
• Drives strategic and creative problem solving. Demonstrates broad project leadership,
impacting significant technical direction; exerts influence outside of immediate team and drives
change. Applies in-depth or broad technical knowledge to various technology areas or functions.
Performs solution design.
• Provides leadership to teams and integrates technical expertise and business understanding to
create superior solutions for the company and customers. Consults with team members and
other organizations, customer and vendors on complex issues. Mentors others in the team on
process/technical issues.
• Uses formal system implementation methodologies during project prep, requirements
gathering, design, build/test and deployment.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Bachelors degree in Business / Engineering / Finance or related discipline with over 10 years of
experience implementing SAP solutions in a techno-functional role
• Strong experience in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and Sales & Distribution with large global
enterprises, spanning blueprinting, implementation of one or more core SD modules including
Master data, Order capture, Pricing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Billing & Foreign Trade
• Minimum 3-5 full life cycle global implementations (Prior experience defining/implementing
worldwide solutions across multiple legal entities in a highly complex systems and project
environment) including hands-on design and configuration

Responsibilities

• • Strong experience in GTS Compliance Management Capabilities such as Sanctioned Party List
• screening, License determination, Customs Management processes, US Automated Export
• System, European Union Intrastat reporting processes etc.,
• • Candidates with experience implementing regulatory compliance solutions strongly preferred
• • Exposure or experience to Product Compliance capabilities such as RoHS, REACH compliance
• etc., are an added advantage.
• • Experience with implementing Tax optimized Supply Chain, regulatory compliance
• requirements such as eInvoicing and automated customs reporting etc., are preferred
• • Strong business process knowledge and ability to map business requirements to standard SAP
• processes with minimal or no customization
• • Experience with SAP implementation methodologies and modern software development
• methodologies
• • Prefer a candidate with strong Project Management background
• • Good understanding of Integration of non-SAP Applications through ALE/IDOC and other
• communication mechanisms from a business analyst's perspective
• • Advanced understanding of software test methodologies, and experience with testing
• automation tools is a plus
• • Ability to trouble shoot using basic ABAP debugging and understanding of SAP table structure
• is an asset
• • Knowledge of other SAP modules such as Materials Management, Project Systems, Service
• anagement and interfacing with FI/CO are of great value
• • Demonstrated leadership skills to lead teams and achieve results.
• • Sound analytical and problem solving skills, Excellent consulting skills, Demonstrated leader,
• Self-confident
• • Excellent oral and written communication skills of complex and technical concepts.
• Demonstrates strong command of the English language
• • High internal drive/self-initiative; Ability to work with ambiguous and incomplete information;Resourceful
• • Strong relationship building and influencing skills; Able to mediate opposing viewpoints; Work well in a team environment