Principal Engineer, SAP Global Trade Services

ABBVIE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Principal Engineer for SAP Global Trade Services to drive design, development, and validation of GTS-centric solutions across the system lifecycle. You will guide technical direction, evaluate new technologies, and collaborate with service providers to meet business objectives.

The role requires strong ABAP, SAP GTS expertise, and deep experience in Global Trade and Compliance. Travel up to 5% may be required as part of the project demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD with significant experience in application development and SAP GTS.
• Deep expertise in Global Trade and Compliance procedures.
• Strong ABAP programming and system design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement SAP GTS-centric solutions for business challenges.
• Lead technological proposals and innovative solutions in Global Trade and compliance.
• Evaluate SAP GTS advances and develop/implement response strategies.
• Collaborate with Global Trade & Compliance teams to identify process improvements.
• Lead major changes in business functions, processes, and technology.
• Mentor team members and ensure adherence to standards and lifecycle processes.
• Ensure data security, compliance with GxP, and quality standards across developments.

Skills

Global Trade

ABAP

SAP GTS

Cloud & Data Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

SAP RISE

Job description

Principal Engineer, SAP Global Trade Services

• Full-time
• Salary Min: 124500
• Salary Max: 236500
• Workday Global Grade: 19
• Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
• Compensation: USD 124500 - USD 236500 - yearly

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn, Facebook ,Instagram ,X andYouTube.

The Principal Engineer, SAP Global Trade Services, will be responsiblefor following AbbVieSystem Life Cycle (SLC) process to ensure compliance with delivering quality and validated systems. This positionis responsible fordemonstratingcontinuous improvement in the delivery ofSAP GTSsolutions. This role will stay on top of technological trends, agile projectmanagementand perform the required technical research and due diligence when necessary to recommend the use ofnew technologycapabilities.

This Principal Engineer willalsobe responsibleforevaluatingalternatives to satisfy businessobjectives,estimateand plan projects. Thesuccessful candidatewill be involved in solving complex problems that arise during the planning and execution of different IT programs and projects as well as managing SAP support activities.

This role will alsobe responsible for understanding business challenges facedinGlobal Trade&Compliance; DesigningSAP GTS centric solutionsthat adhere to software architecture and quality standards followed atAbbVie; Partnering with Service Providersto implement the solution; Providing in-depth technical expertise & directionin the development and release of such solutions; And reviewingallthe artefacts delivered byService Providers throughoutSystemLife Cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical expertinGlobal Trade & Compliancetodesign,develop, test, and implementSAP GTSE4H-centric solutionsthat address business challenges.
• Lead technological proposals, generating innovative solutions to complex problemsfacedinGlobal Trade and compliance.
• Evaluate technological advancesin SAP GTSapplication anddevelop/implement response strategies accordingly.
• Work withGlobal Trade& Compliancebusinessto understand processes, drivers, and strategies,identifyingareas for process improvementin SAP GTS.
• Lead significant improvement programs,establishingrequirements for major changes in business functions, processes, and technology.
• Proactively seek out opportunities for applying new or existing technology.
• Demonstrate mastery in software design and development, data integration, cloud environments, and more.
• Review,validate,enhance,design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Mentor and guide team members,facilitatingeffective performance and communication.
• Ensure adherence to standardsregardingcode of conduct, safety,GxPcompliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle.
• Keep executive leadership, peers, and staff informed through effective communication.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years’ experience; Master's Degree with 7 years’ experience; PhD with 3 years’ experience in application program development.
• Deep expertise with Global Trade and Compliance Procedures.
• Strong solution designexperiencewiththe following SAPgTS areas(Legal Control and Compliance, Customs Management for Import and Export transactions).
• Strong Understanding of ABAP Programming.
• Strong experience with software design and development, data integration and cloud environments such as SAP RISE.
• Strong experience validating,enhancing,designing, and conducting performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Write functional specifications for custom programs.

Preferred:

• Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic background of International Trade is preferred.
• Solution designexperiencewith the following SAPgTS areas(Special Customs Procedures, Preference Management)
• Experience in application program development preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Supply Chain experiencewill be an added advantage.
• Experience with AI tools.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
• This job is eligible toparticipatein our long-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.