SAP SD/LE Specialist

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.