Senior SAP Analyst – Global Trade Services (GTS)

Pentair; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Health benefits

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Senior SAP Analyst – Global Trade Services (GTS) to lead and support SAP GTS projects within a global migration initiative. You will partner across business areas and SAP teams to ensure robust, compliant GTS processes and end-to-end integrations.

The role requires deep GTS expertise and a track record of successful SAP S/4HANA deployments. The position offers permanent direct-hire status with remote work flexibility within driving distance of a Pentair facility, plus ~30%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years professional experience in related fields, including at least 5 years in GTS and SAP S/4HANA.
• Minimum 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations with GTS involvement.
• SAP certification in GTS or S/4HANA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and SAP teams to analyze requirements, design, develop, and test SAP solutions for GTS.
• Gather and translate business requirements into functional specs and identify process improvements.
• Lead and support GTS projects and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Perform hands-on configuration, testing, and maintenance in GTS; drive fit-gap analysis and design.

Skills

GTS domain knowledge

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Agile / Scrum

Testing & QA

Education

Bachelor's degree (IS/Business/Supply Chain)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Jira

Azure DevOps

Scrum/Kanban

Job description

Job Description At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Senior SAP Analyst – Global Trade Services (GTS). You will report to the Global Process Owner – Business Compliance and serve as a subject matter expert for the Global Trade Services workstream. You will lead and support implementation projects, conduct GAP analyses, and provide ongoing project support, all while playing a critical part in our multi-year global SAP S/4HANA migration initiative. Your contributions will directly enable our continued growth and leadership in delivering smart, sustainable water solutions worldwide.

• This posting is for one permanent, direct-hire position. External candidates can work remote, as long as you are within a reasonable driving distance of a Pentair facility. Along with this, 30% travel is required for go-lives and hyper-care to a Pentair facility. **

You Will

• Partner with business stakeholders and SAP functional teams to analyze requirements and design, develop, and test robust SAP solutions supporting core GTS processes.
• Gather and prioritize business requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Lead and support GTS related projects and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Perform hands‑on configuration, testing, and maintenance in GTS.
• Drive fit-gap analysis, solution design, and preparation of functional specifications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional workstreams to design seamless end‑to‑end processes and integrations.
• Lead or contribute to testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, UAT coordination, defect resolution, and cutover planning.
• Create and maintain essential project documentation, including business requirements, functional/technical specifications, and test scripts.
• Influence GTS process strategy by recommending best practices and innovative solutions that align with enterprise goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance and enhance user experience.
• Provide deep functional expertise and production support for GTS processes, including incident resolution and break‑fix solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge‑sharing across the organization.
• 30% travel is required.

Key Qualifications

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Have 8+ years of professional experience in related fields, including a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with GTS and SAP S/4HANA processes.
• Minimum 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations, with direct involvement in GTS process design and deployment.
• Experience working in Agile environments and with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure, Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong knowledge of trade compliance, including preference management, sanction party screening, product classification, license controls, and integrations with other SAP modules and external systems.
• Proficient in configuration and testing of GTS and SAP S/4HANA modules.
• Experience developing functional specifications, test scripts, and process documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• SAP certification in GTS, S/4HANA, or related modules (preferred).

Compensation

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.