SAP SD-Senior Manager

Service line - Position Title: SAP SD - Senior Manager, Experience: 13+ Years

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About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Manager overseeing SAP SD, you will provide strategic leadership in shaping and optimizing sales and distribution initiatives across the organization. Your responsibilities include steering the configuration, deployment, and sustained advancement of SAP SD module, aligning technology solutions with business objectives to drive enterprise-wide growth. This role is best suited for accomplished professionals with over 13 years of experience who excel at guiding high-impact projects, influencing decision-making at the executive level, and fostering collaboration within cross-functional leadership teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

• • Provide strategic oversight and direction for Sales and Distribution (SD) operations, utilising SAP core functionalities to drive organisational efficiency and growth.
  • Lead the development of high-level functional specifications for business-critical projects, ensuring they align with broader corporate objectives.
  • Assess and refine business processes to support optimal project execution and facilitate effective enterprise-wide knowledge transfer.

Skills and attributes for success

• • Demonstrated mastery of SAP SD module, encompassing advanced knowledge in Sales, Shipping, Billing, Pricing, Credit Management, Outputs, and all essential functionalities necessary for strategic oversight.
  • Proven track record in developing comprehensive functional specifications to guide complex development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
  • Successfully managed at least two end-to-end SAP SD implementation projects, demonstrating leadership in delivering business transformation.
  • Holding SAP SD certification is highly regarded and serves as a distinguishing asset.
  • Extensive experience in SAP SD configuration, including oversight of Third-Party processes, Individual Purchase Orders, Sales BOM, Variant Configuration, and advanced S/4 HANA submodules such as Advanced ATP, Returns Management, Settlement Management, and interface integration.
  • Strategic familiarity with technical tools including IDOCs, LSMW, Batch Jobs, and SAP Queries to support operational excellence.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Order to Cash processes, including Make-to-Order and Make-to-Stock scenarios, with substantial experience leading SAP SD implementation and support engagements.
  • Comprehensive expertise in SAP SD integration with modules including FICO, MM/LES, QM, WM, and PP, facilitating smooth enterprise-wide operational processes.
  • Experience in mapping and documenting business processes to facilitate strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
  • Strategic insight into integration with Customer Service processes, including repair sales and warranty management, to enhance customer satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Basic proficiency in ABAP, including experience with function modules and ABAP debugging, supporting effective technical management.
  • Proficient in engaging stakeholders for requirements gathering and preparing unit test case documentation, ensuring high-quality project outcomes.
  • Relevant industry domain experience is crucial for providing strategic direction and contextual leadership.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, essential for influencing stakeholders and presenting at the executive level.
  • Experience managing global projects, bringing an international perspective and strategic vision to the role.
  • Ability to lead and facilitate both functional and technical discussions, driving consensus and strategic outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the capacity to operate independently and provide leadership with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to oversee and direct engagements across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of strategic objectives.
  • Experienced in partnering closely with Solution and Project Teams to ensure seamless transition and implementation of new solutions, contributing to both local and global development initiatives.
  • Collaborative team leader with a creative problem-solving approach, fostering innovation within cross-functional teams.
  • Exhibits strong initiative and creativity in managing work assignments, driving continuous improvement and strategic growth.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.

Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

How to Apply: If you are passionate to join us and are aligned with our commitment to building a better working world, we invite you to apply by completing our user-friendly form with personal and professional information and by providing your consent to data privacy.

Successful candidates advance to a competency-based interview. If mutual interest persists, a job offer awaits.

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