Functional Consultant

SAP GTS Functional Consultant

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

We are seeking an experienced SAP GTS Functional Consultant to support the design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support of SAP Global Trade Services solutions.

The consultant will work with business stakeholders, senior functional consultants, SAP S/4HANA teams, integration teams, and data teams to implement trade compliance, customs management, product classification, and preference-processing capabilities.

The role requires hands-on SAP GTS functional expertise, strong understanding of international trade processes, and experience supporting SIT, UAT, defect resolution, cutover, and hypercare activities

Roles & Responsibilities

Requirement Gathering and Process Design

* Participate in workshops with business and IT stakeholders.

* Gather and document business requirements for global trade processes.

* Prepare business-process documents, functional specifications, and configuration documents.

* Perform fit-gap analysis and identify opportunities to use standard SAP functionality.

* Support the development of process flows and user stories.

* Assist in validating solution designs with business stakeholders.

Trade Compliance

Configure and support the following SAP GTS processes:

* Sanctioned Party List screening

* Embargo checks

* Legal control

* Export licence determination

* Import and export compliance

* Block management and compliance-document processing

* Compliance master-data maintenance

* Product classification using ECCN and related regulatory codes

Customs Management

* Support import and export customs processes.

* Configure customs declarations and related document flows.

* Support tariff-code and HTS classification.

* Assist with customs-document processing and brokerage integration.

* Support Intrastat reporting where applicable.

* Assist in the resolution of customs and compliance processing issues.

Preference Management

* Support preference determination and preference processing.

* Assist with vendor declaration and long-term vendor declaration processes.

* Maintain relevant master data and configuration.

* Support preference-related testing and issue resolution.

SAP GTS Configuration

* Configure SAP GTS or SAP GTS E4H functional components based on approved requirements.

* Prepare configuration documents and maintain traceability with functional requirements.

* Support functional unit testing and configuration validation.

* Work with senior consultants and architects to resolve complex design issues.

SAP S/4HANA and Enterprise Integration

* Support integration between SAP GTS and SAP S/4HANA.

* Validate feeder-system transactions and document transfer to SAP GTS.

* Support Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, logistics, and supply-chain process integration.

* Work with technical teams on IDocs, APIs, workflows, enhancements, reports, and interfaces.

* Support testing with customs brokers and external trade applications.

* Investigate interface failures and coordinate resolution with technical team

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Generic Managerial Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field.

* 7+ years of SAP consulting experience.

* Minimum 4 years of hands-on SAP GTS experience.

* At least one full-life-cycle SAP GTS or SAP GTS E4H implementation.

* Strong understanding of international trade compliance and customs processes.

* Experience preparing functional specifications and configuration documents.

* Experience with SIT, UAT, defect management, cutover, and hypercare.

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

* Ability to work with global onsite and offshore teams.

Preferred Qualifications

* SAP GTS certification.

* SAP GTS E4H implementation or migration experience.

* SAP S/4HANA integration experience.

* Experience in manufacturing, technology, logistics, or supply-chain environments.

* Knowledge of export-control terminology, including ECCN and licence determination.

* Exposure to Agile, SAFe, or SAP Activate delivery methodologies.

* Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, SAP Cloud ALM, or Solution Manager.

Key Skills

SAP GTS Functional

* SAP GTS

* SAP GTS E4H

* Sanctioned Party List Screening

* Embargo Checks

* Legal Control

* Exp ort Licence Management

* Customs Management

* Product Classification

* ECCN

* HTS and Tariff Codes

* Preference Processing

* Intrastat Reporting

Technical and Integration

* SAP S/4HANA Integration

* IDocs

* APIs

* Middleware Integration

* Functional Specifications

* Data Migration Validation

* SIT and UAT

* Defect Management

Consulting Skills

* Requirement Gathering

* Process Documentation

* Fit-Gap Analysis

* Functional Configuration

* Stakeholder Coordination

* Test-Script Preparation

* Issue Analysis

* User Support

Success Metrics

* Accurate completion of assigned SAP GTS design and configuration activities.

* Successful execution of functional, SIT, and UAT scenarios.

* Timely analysis, retesting, and closure of defects.

* Accurate migration and validation of SAP GTS data.

* Smooth completion of cutover and go-live activities.

* Compliance with approved global trade processes and controls.

* Effective knowledge transfer to business and support teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

* Discretionary Annual Incentive.

* Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

* Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

* Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

* Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

* Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

* Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $135000 - $150000 a year

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