Business Analyst (IT)

Montaigne Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacoste seeks an IT Business Analyst (SAP/ERP) to drive the migration from legacy ERP to SAP S/4HANA across APAC markets. You will lead requirements, design, testing, and deployment, coordinating with global teams and external partners.

Fluency in English is essential; experience with fashion/retail and multi-site environments is highly valued. The role emphasizes change management, data integrity, and training of end users.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years IT work experience with enterprise systems.
• Experience leading SAP migration projects and D**esign to deployment.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into functional/technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment for SAP migration.
• Align project requirements with stakeholders and describe business processes.
• Validate SIT and UAT and ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Support data migration tasks and change management during deployment.
• Collaborate with HQ in Europe and external providers for delivery.
• Provide end-user support and documentation; train key users.
• Cross-train teams to build SAP competencies in APAC.

Skills

SAP MM

SAP SD

SAP FI

English fluency

Stakeholder collaboration

Retail/fashion domain

Legacy ERP knowledge

APAC experience

Strong communication

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Centric PLM

Anaplan

ORLI legacy ERP

Job description

The IT Business Analyst (SAP/ERP) will work on the implementation of our core enterprise systems, playing a critical leadership role in driving our transition from legacy ERP system to SAP S/4 HANA and related Product and Planning Systems.

This position reports to the IT Director, overseeing APAC Markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment for the SAP migration project and related scope.
• Engage with key stakeholders to align project requirements, describe business processes, and deliver functional and technical specifications.
• Conduct and secure validation for system integration tests (SIT) and User Acceptance Tests (UAT).
• Support data migration related tasks and ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Support change management and key user involvement before, during, and after deployment, providing comprehensive training materials and active stakeholder engagement.
• Partner closely with internal teams (including HQ in Europe) and external service providers to ensure seamless solution delivery.
• Act as a key enabler for end-user support, managing complex incidents and ensuring effective cross-functional application maintenance.
• Crosstrain with internal team members (such as transitioning legacy ERP experts) to build long-term internal SAP competencies.
• Own change delivery in APAC markets in compliance with global corporate directions and IT standards.
• Maintain diligent knowledge management by writing and updating functional and technical documentation.

SKILLS:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT work experience, with a strong background in fashion and/or retail.
• Strong communication and soft skills, with a proven ability to translate complex business needs, synthesize project progress/blockers, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proven hands-on expertise in SAP implementation (specifically MM, SD, FI modules for SAP S/4 HANA) within a multi-site enterprise environment.
• Fluent in English; experience working with European, Japanese, or Korean corporate cultures is a distinct advantage.
• Customer- and value-oriented, highly rigorous, autonomous, and equipped with a strong team spirit.
• Familiarity with legacy ERP systems (ORLI), Centric PLM and Anaplan will be valuable but not mandatory.

For Lacoste, Life is a Beautiful Sport!

Since the very first polo was created in 1933, Lacoste relies on its authentic sportive roots to spring optimism and elegance on the world thanks to a unique and original lifestyle for women, men and children.

With a vision to be the leading player in the premium casual wear market, the Crocodile brand is today present in 120 countries through a selective distribution network. Two Lacoste items are sold every second in the world.

As an international group gathering 10,000 women and men, Lacoste offers a complete range of products: apparel, leather goods, fragrances, footwear, eyewear, home wear, watches and underwear.

For Lacoste, Life is a Beautiful Sport!

Since the very first polo was created in 1933, Lacoste relies on its authentic sportive roots to spring optimism and elegance on the world thanks to a unique and original lifestyle for women, men and children.

With a vision to be the leading player in the premium casual wear market, the Crocodile brand is today present in 120 countries through a selective distribution network. Two Lacoste items are sold every second in the world.

As an international group gathering 10,000 women and men, Lacoste offers a complete range of products: apparel, leather goods, fragrances, footwear, eyewear, home wear, watches and underwear.