Solution Architect GTS

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Solution Architect specializing in SAP GTS to join their Global Trade & Transportation team. This role involves managing the architecture and deployment of solutions that enhance global trade processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring integration with key applications while providing strategic guidance and mentoring. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence processes and drive business value. If you have a passion for technology and a strong background in trade compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in Trade, Compliance, and Risk area with 5+ years as a solution architect.
• Expertise in SAP GTS, including design, customization, and WRICEF deployment.

Aufgaben

• Manage solution architecture for global trade processes and deployment.
• Lead analysis on technical solutions and provide strategic guidance.

Kenntnisse

SAP GTS

Solution Architecture

Business Process Design

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

ABAP Debugging

Cross-Cultural Teamwork

Global Trade Processes

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Solman

Architectural Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Missions Statement:

This job opportunity is for a solution architect – SAP GTS within the Global Trade & Transportation (GTT) stream of Hitachi Energy SAP CoE. This position will report to the lead solution architect – GTT and work closely with Global Trade Management and cross-functional teams to manage deployment & delivery of solutions targeting global trade. This role will require you to work in a team consisting of Hitachi SAP CoE as well as external consultants. This role requires expertise in solution implementation & support in SAP – Global Trade & Services and understanding of GTS Edition 4 HANA.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Manage solution architecture analysis, design, propose and deployment of solutions related to global trade with end-to-end business process owner in Hitachi SAP ecosystem & integration with other key applications.
2. Support business process lead on process design as well as understanding of the as-is situation and responsible to propose the best design for the target integrated S/4 ecosystem.
3. Manage solution deployment specific risks, actions, issues, decisions including risk mitigation while closely working with support teams, product owners, peer architects and business stakeholders.
4. Challenge business on status-quo by proposing state of the art digital solutions including automation improvements and thrive to bring process and system simplification, harmonization, efficiency and automation to the organization.
5. Transpose business requirement into SAP functional- and technical specifications and be responsible from design to support to drive the business value.
6. Lead analysis on technical solution alternatives including required comparison for Key Design Decisions.
7. Monitor the deliverables of the support team and ensure adherence to the program guidelines.
8. As Global Solution Architect be the mentor and guide for any future deployment and solution change management.
9. Provide strategic guidance to the support teams aligning the solutions with the business objectives and design.
10. Responsible for Solution Documentation including Process Design in the central process repository in Solman for any changes and secure governance is in place.
11. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

1. Master’s Degree in Engineering in Computer Science, International Trade and Trade Compliance or any related discipline.
2. Overall 10+ years of experience within Trade, Compliance and Risk area including 5+ years as a solution architect encompassing integration to upstream and downstream processes with expert experience within SAP GTS.
3. Well-founded and demonstrable experience in SAP GTS including design, customization knowledge and WRICEF deployment.
4. Integration experience with external parties like customs authorities, brokers and content providers is an advantage.
5. Proven experience in global trade processes in SAP GTS, and S/4HANA.
6. Proven ability to present GTS concepts to business stakeholders.
7. Leader skills including experience in leading and coordinating onsite & offshore teams.
8. Knowledge of main global Customs and Compliance regulations and their pattern related to an Industrial Company requirement.
9. Knowledge of new features embedded in GTS Edition 4 HANA.
10. Comfortable & experienced working in cross-cultural teams, regions and countries.
11. Proactiveness in terms of business analysis, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and deployment of the solutions.
12. Proficient in debugging ABAP related code and integrations.
13. Practical experience in applying at least one Architectural Framework, preferred TOGAF but also Zachman or others welcome.
14. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.