Lead Functional Consultant - SAP IS-Retail Expert

EPAM Systems; United States; A distancia; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems is seeking an experienced SAP IS-Retail expert to strengthen our delivery team and drive enhancements of SAP Retail processes, focusing on Article/Material Master Data, Listing, and Ranging.

The successful candidate will liaise between the client, functional teams, and development squads, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions and supporting continuous process improvements within a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP IS-Retail experience.
• Experience with Article/Material Master Data and Assortment Management.
• Knowledge of Article Listing, Ranging and SAP Retail processes.
• Experience with SAP integrations and master data distribution.
• Ability to prepare clear functional specifications for SAP development teams.
• Strong business analysis, problem-solving and stakeholder management.
• Experience working directly with business clients and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of SAP MM and its integration with SAP Retail.
• Excellent English communication (B2 or higher).
• Nice to have SAP S/4HANA Retail experience.
• Familiarity with IDoc, BAPI, RFC or API-based integrations.
• Exposure to SAP Retail implementation, rollout, or transformation projects.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a primary liaison for Article/Material topics, gathering, analyzing, and clarifying business requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and development requirements for the technical team (ABAP developers and integration specialists).
• Provide functional expertise in Article Master Data, Article Listing, Assortment Management, Ranging, and related SAP Retail processes.
• Identify opportunities to optimize existing SAP IS-Retail functionality, improve data quality, and streamline business operations.
• Support and improve Article/Material data integration between SAP and external systems, ensuring data consistency and reliable information flows.
• Collaborate closely with developers to design solutions, clarify requirements, review implementations, and support testing.
• Prepare test scenarios, perform functional testing, support UAT, and validate delivered enhancements against business expectations.
• Strengthen the existing SAP team through knowledge sharing, troubleshooting, and functional guidance.

Conocimientos

SAP IS-Retail

Article Master Data

Assortment Management

Article Listing

Ranging

Data Integration

ABAP

System Integration

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Test & UAT

Agile Delivery

English Communication

Herramientas

IDoc

BAPI

RFC

API Integrations

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an experienced SAP IS-Retail Expert to strengthen our existing team and support ongoing enhancements of SAP Retail processes, with a primary focus on Article/Material Master Data, Listing, Ranging, and System Integration. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between the client, functional teams, and development teams, ensuring that business requirements are translated into effective technical solutions and continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for the client regarding Article/Material-related topics, gathering, analyzing, and clarifying business requirements
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and development requirements for the technical team (ABAP developers and integration specialists)
• Provide functional expertise in Article Master Data, Article Listing, Assortment Management, Ranging, and related SAP Retail processes
• Identify opportunities to optimize existing SAP IS-Retail functionality, improve data quality, and streamline business operations
• Support and improve Article/Material data integration between SAP and external systems, ensuring data consistency and reliable information flows
• Collaborate closely with developers to design solutions, clarify requirements, review implementations, and support testing
• Prepare test scenarios, perform functional testing, support UAT, and validate delivered enhancements against business expectations
• Strengthen the existing SAP team through knowledge sharing, troubleshooting, and functional guidance

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP IS‑Retail, especially Article/Material Master Data and Assortment Management
• In‑depth knowledge of Article Listing, Ranging, and related retail processes
• Background in SAP integrations, interfaces, and master data distribution
• Ability to prepare clear functional specifications for SAP development teams
• Proficiency in business analysis, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management
• Experience working directly with business clients and coordinating cross‑functional teams
• Understanding of SAP MM and its integration with SAP Retail
• Excellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
• Nice to have Experience with SAP S/4HANA Retail
• Knowledge of IDoc, BAPI, RFC, or API‑based integrations
• Exposure to SAP Retail implementation, rollout, or transformation projects
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies