IT EDI Integration Project Coordinator

Continental; Lousado; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental’s IT Competence Center is seeking an SAP/EDI specialist to join our Sales, Logistics and Central Functions IT group. You will coordinate B2B integrations, manage SAP configurations, and drive EDIFACT/VDA/ANSI standards across the SAP landscape.

You will lead project work, collaborate cross‑functionally, and contribute to S/4HANA initiatives, while maintaining compliance with internal governance and delivering reliable digital solutions for our manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate new B2B implementations, including SAP configuration and mappings.
• Provide daily support for existing and new SAP solutions.
• Consult business on new and existing SAP-based solutions.
• Lead EDI-specific projects and cross-department initiatives (S/4HANA).
• Drive continuous process and solution improvements.
• Represent IT in external conferences and contribute to future standards.

Skills

Project coordination

English proficiency

Attention to detail

SAP EDI knowledge

SAP SD knowledge

SAP MM knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

SAP SD

SAP MM

EDI configurations in SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

Continental’s digital capabilities are growing every day. Our Sales, Logistics and Central Functions Information Technology Competence Center is the digital backbone of our company’s Tire business – and we want you to join us!

Using primarily an SAP platform, the Competence Center ensures Continental’s Sales, Logistics and Central Functions organizations stay on the leading edge of all things digital. From managing service requests to developing the latest solutions and systems, we are the tech foundation of these organizations.

If you love to learn, grow and be on the forefront of creating modern technology tools, Continental is the perfect match for you.

This role does not include disciplinary people management responsibilities but requires leading projects and driving key topics.

In this exciting job you work on the following tasks:

• Coordinating new B2B implementations (especially time - and business - critical OE requests), handling SAP configuration, mapping specification design, communication with internal and external partners, ensuring compliance with internal rules, standards and governance;
• Supporting existing and new solutions on a daily basis;
• Consulting business for new and existing solutions;
• Leading EDI-specific projects and participating in cross-department projects (e.g., S/4 HANA);
• Continuous improvements of processes and technical solutions;
• Participating in conferences (e.g., VDA/ ODETTE), providing input for future B2B communication standards.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Computer Science or another technical field / equivalent qualification;
• Multiple years of experience in coordinating B2B integrations;
• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP EDI, thorough functional knowledge of SAP SD and general functional knowledge of SAP MM;
• Comprehensive knowledge of EDI standards (e.g., EDIFACT, VDA, ANSI) as well as EDI configurations in SAP;
• Working experience in a manufacturing company, ideally automotive or automotive supplier sector (is a plus);
• Project management skills/ experience;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Professional working proficiency in English (written; spoken).

Additional Information

• Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
• Flexible working model;
• Collaborative working style;
• Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.