SAP SD/LE Consultant
Location: Surrey
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: £40,000 - £47,000 (Depending on experience)
Reports To: Head of ERP Group
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The role provides specialist functional consulting and identifies strategic business opportunities across the European subsidiaries of a global leader in the FMCG sector. You will be part of a high-performing team ensuring that the technology driving the supply chain is both robust and future-proof.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
* Process Expertise: This role requires comprehensive knowledge of Order to Cash (OTC) business practices, complemented by a foundational understanding of Procure to Pay (P2P) processes within the SAP environment.
* Business Enablement: You will be responsible for supporting key business initiatives in sales and logistics, actively participating in projects to design and deliver innovative, scalable solutions.
* Internal Consultancy: You will leverage deep SAP application knowledge to act as an internal consultant, successfully bridging the gap between technical system capabilities and evolving business requirements.
* Technical Integration: You will be expected to demonstrate expert process knowledge in EDI, ALE, and IDOC to ensure seamless data exchange across the global landscape.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* In-House Support: Provide functional support via the internal ticketing system for all user requests regarding the global ERP landscape.
* Consulting: Act as a functional expert for internal customer requests; liaise with users to identify issues and requirements to provide "To-Be" solutions.
* Integration: Oversee SD/MM interfaces and manage the overlap with FI/CO and other functional areas.
* Business Mapping: Understand the company's business processes and effectively map system functionality to meet these requirements.
* Process Improvement: Identify "weak spots" in current workflows and provide training to end-users for improved process efficiency.
* Governance & Reporting: Provide risk and compliance reports to senior management, advising on how to improve identified areas.
* Project Management: Manage, plan, and prioritise tasks to achieve agreed deadlines and meet complex user requirements.
* Collaboration: Work within multi-disciplinary teams on major projects, contributing expertise to ensure successful project completion.
* Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, showing a willingness to learn new functional areas as the business evolves.
KEY LIAISONS
* European Regional Subsidiaries
* European Headquarters
* Global Technology Centres
* Global Systems Integration Partners
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Education: Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* SAP Expertise: Advanced skills in SAP SD/LE/MM. Ability to lead workshops and meetings regarding SD/LE and EDI consulting.
* Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of EDI, IDOC, and ALE technology.
* Lifecycle Experience: At least one full life cycle implementation as a SAP Functional Consultant (or Power User), or a minimum of 2 years in a dedicated support role.
* Industry Background: Experience in the Retail or High-Tech product sales sectors.
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high-quality presentation abilities.
Advantageous
* Experience with S/4HANA and Fiori Apps (specifically aATP in SD, or TM in LE).
* Previous experience in a large-scale, multi-national support environment.
* Project management experience involving digital strategy or agile development.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
* Self-motivated, professional, and dedicated to customer care.
* Ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, including senior board members.
* A holistic understanding of the system landscape to conduct both process innovation and system integration.
* Comfortable in a largely autonomous role, reporting into senior IT and business managers.
* Willingness to travel within Europe or Globally as required.