SAP Global Trade Services Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Work with business stakeholders to understand trade compliance requirements and design SAP GTS (E4H) solutions.
• Architect and design complex business processes across cross-functional teams.
• Prepare functional and technical specifications and guide technical teams.
• Configure SAP GTS modules and integrate with SAP ECC, CRM, S/4HANA.
• Oversee solution build, testing, deployment and lifecycle upgrades.
• Provide production support, root cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with global business units for alignment of technology and business needs.
• Lead teams including offshore members for solution delivery.
• Manage global cross-functional projects within scope, budget and timeline.

Required Skills Experience

• Strong functional experience in SAP GTS: Sanctioned Party Screening, Customs Management, Product Classification, Trade Preference Management, Bonded Warehouse, Foreign Trade Zone
• Hands-on experience integrating SAP E4H with ECC, CRM, S/4HANA.
• Ability to write specifications for customizations and integrations.
• 8-10+ years in SAP GTS as Functional Analyst or Solution Architect.
• Experience leading cross-functional and global delivery teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications in SAP GTS, SAP S/4HANA.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field.

Business Expertise

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.

Leadership

• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Problem Solving

• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.

Impact

• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.