Senior Systems Analyst, SAP GTS

FashionUnited; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced SAP/IT Professional to lead global trade systems across SAP GTS and ECC/S/4HANA implementations. You will configure software, develop documentation, train users, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver complex solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in SAP GTS/ECC or S/4HANA, leadership within the SDLC, and strong analytics and communication skills. Hybrid work options and ongoing system optimization are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of SAP GTS and ECC or S/4HANA experience.
• Experience with multiple SAP GTS functions (Compliance, Customs, Trade Preference, Product Classification).
• 1–2 full SAP lifecycle implementations or equivalent project experience.
• Experience leading workshops, process mapping, and functional specification documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead medium-sized teams and coordinate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Configure software and modify code to meet business requirements; create and execute test plans.
• Write software documentation and provide user training.
• Collaborate with customers and teams to determine requirements and design systems.
• Estimate configuration and development efforts for self and area.
• Lead projects; coordinate milestones, resources, and communications.

Skills

SAP GTS

ECC/S/4HANA

ABAP development

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP ABAP Debugging

Job description

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.
Supports business applications, including project delivery, maintenance, new development and problem solving to provide the company with a reliable set of business applications designed to facilitate the information needs of WWW’s business units.

Primary Duties:

• Configures software or creates/modifies software code to meet business requirements; creates and executes test plans for software modifications and facilitates transfer into production

• Writes software documentation suitable for internal systems control and user manuals; develops and provides user training

• Confers with customers and team members, including across teams, to determine requirements; designs business application systems that address and solve complex corporate business needs

• Estimates system configuration and development efforts for self and functional area

• Functions as an area leader on large projects and/or project leader on small and medium projects; coordinates resources, milestone schedules and related communication; responsible for delivery of assigned work area(s) or project(s)

• Uses standard team/department methods and processes to complete work; assists in developing methods and processes when required

• Leads and/or assists team members and customers with problem solving related to software application performance and usage; collaborates across teams as needed

• Participates in and supports disaster recovery initiatives and change management standards and procedures; assists in developing standards and procedures when required

• Evaluates make vs. buy system alternatives under general direction; maintains awareness of current technologies and trends; assimilates new technology into company work environment

• Develops technical and business proficiency through education, work assignments, research and technical/user group participation; demonstrates practical application of learning and actively shares knowledge across functional area

• Provides 24-hour on call support, including evenings and weekends

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by Manager

• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, a Business discipline or related field or equivalent work experience.

• Apparel and Footwear Industry experience preferred

• 8 or more years of experience in SAP GTS and ECC or S/4HANA is required.

• Experience with two or more SAP GTS functions; Compliance Management, Customs Management, Trade Preference Management and Product Classification.

• Demonstrated leadership within the software development lifecycle process, including requirements gathering, design, functional configuration, testing and support on small to medium size efforts/projects. Experience should include 1-2 full SAP lifecycle implementations or equivalent project experience.

• Experience leading technical and process-oriented business requirement workshops, creating business process documentation and process mapping, as well as functional specification documents.

• Experience with SAP ABAP development and Debugging

• Experience working directly with vendors, including negotiating anticipated project deliverables is preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, priority setting, time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to operate independently, as part of a team, and in leading medium sized teams on fixed and fluid deliverables, including workload management and task delegation.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to business stakeholders and IT leadership.

• Ability to perform effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment, hybrid in-office schedule available.

Exceptions may be made to allow 100% remote roles and additional requirements may apply.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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