ERP+ Functional Lead, NGT

BoF Careers; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fashion company seeks an ERP+ Functional Lead to drive the transformation initiative within their ERP systems. This role is crucial for aligning business processes and integrating systems, focusing on standardizing operations across functions such as Planning, Sourcing, and Finance, requiring extensive SAP experience and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Many years of SAP experience with multiple years in S4 Fashion/Retail.
• Experience in cross-functional SAP leadership role.
• Expertise in SAP configuration and change management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional deliverable leader, defining approach and quality standards.
• Manage SAP change control and transport management processes.
• Oversee mapping of AS-IS and TO-BE processes to ensure seamless transition.

Skills

SAP experience

Solution Architecture

Change management

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

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Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

As part of Ralph Lauren's Next Generation Transformation (NGT) initiative, we are replacing core operating systems (SAP, Island Pacific, and Microsoft D365) with a unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. This strategic investment will enable the company to standardize operations globally across business functions such as Planning, Sourcing and Buying, Retail and Wholesale, Logistics and Distribution, and Finance. The ERP+ Functional Lead will play a critical role in shaping this transformation by working with a team of business process leaders, IT domain experts, and ERP vendor representatives. This role will drive functional integration, system architecture, and business process alignment to ensure successful ERP implementation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional deliverable leader, collaborating with the Systems Integrator (SI) Design/Build partner to define approach, quality standards, and scope controls across all business process teams.
• Represent integrated S4 Fashion functionality in the Design Authority, ensuring alignment across program stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional solutions that support end-to-end business processes and ERP capabilities.
• Lead SAP change control and transport management processes for all system configurations.
• Develop and lead an integrated approach for data migration, reporting & analytics, and security authorizations.
• Oversee the mapping of AS-IS and TO-BE processes, ensuring a seamless transition to the new system architecture.
• Coordinate interim operations requirements, including reporting, special processing, and cutover strategies, to support phased ERP deployment across global regions.
• Establish governance and best practices for program management processes, collaborating with technology and consulting partners.
• Support organizational readiness, stakeholder alignment, and change management efforts to ensure smooth ERP adoption.
• Facilitate global collaboration across regions, aligning functional requirements with overarching business goals.
• Ensure all deliverables align with the strategic roadmap for NGT ERP transformation, focusing on the Design Phase initiated in Q4 FY25.
  
  

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Many years of SAP experience, with multiple years in S4 Fashion/Retail.
• Experience in a cross-functional SAP leadership role.
• Strong background as a Solution Architect in S4 Fashion/Retail.
• Expertise in SAP configuration, change management processes, and transport management.
• Proven ability to drive integrated ERP solutions across multiple business domains.
• Experience in data migration, reporting & analytics, and security authorizations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work in a global, cross-functional team.
• Ability to manage complex transformation initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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