IT Manager (Retail)

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail leader is seeking an experienced IT Manager to drive the IT strategy and manage complex integrations across SAP and e-commerce systems. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience with SAP HANA and a deep understanding of the retail sector, particularly in luxury or fashion. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure operational efficiency and successful digital transformation projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with SAP, preferably SAP HANA.
• 5+ years of retail experience, ideally in luxury or fashion.
• Proven track record managing complex integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage internal systems and business applications.
• Lead integration of SAP S4/HANA with various platforms.

Skills

SAP integration

E-commerce systems

Project management

Data initiatives

Tools

SAP S4/HANA

Magento

WMS

SQL

XML/JSON

Job description

Company: Retail Company

Position: IT Manager (Retail)

Location: London

Salary: £75,000-£90,000

Responsibilities

Driving IT Strategy & Roadmap Development

• Develop and execute the company’s overall IT strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Drive digital transformation projects and evaluate emerging technologies to support innovation.
• Cross-border collaboration with HQ IT team and Global IT team.
• Cross functional collaboration: to be bridge with Retail, E-com, supply chain, marketing and finance team.

Systems & Applications Management

• Manage and improve internal systems and business applications to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure correct transfer of pricing, promotions, and product data from SAP S4/HANA to Magento, Cegid (POS) and other channels, maintaining accuracy across multiple currencies.

Integration Management and System Connectivity

• Lead the integration of SAP S4/HANA with Magento, WMS, Store force, Cegid, and other internal systems to maintain stable and high-performance connectivity.

Data Conversion, Mapping, and Validation

WMS and Order Management Support

Requirements

Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience with SAP, preferably SAP HANA, including direct integration with e-commerce, WMS, or POS systems.
• 5+ years of retail industry experience, preferably luxury or fashion apparel brands experience.
• Proven track record in managing complex integrations across multi-country and multi-currency environments.
• Experience leading or contributing to omnichannel and real-time data initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in SAP S4/HANA integration tools, APIs, and middleware such as SAP CPI or PI/PO.
• Proficiency in XML, JSON, and IDoc data formats, with strong SQL and database management skills.
• Knowledge of tax configuration, pricing logic, and multi-currency setup within SAP HANA.

We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.