Global Solution Architect GTS

Missions Statement:

This job opportunity is for a solution architect - SAP GTS with-in Global Trade & Transportation (GTT) stream of Hitachi Energy SAP CoE. This position will report to lead solution architect - GTT and work closely with Global Trade Management, and cross functional teams to manage deployment & delivery of solutions targeting global trade. This role will require you to work in a team consisting of Hitachi SAP CoE as well as external consultants. This role requires expertise in solution implementation & support in SAP - Global Trade & Services and understanding of GTS Edition 4 HANA.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage solution architecture analysis, design, propose and deployment of solutions related to global trade with end-to-end business process owner in Hitachi SAP ecosystem & integration with other key applications.

• Support business process lead on process design as well as understanding of the as-is situation and responsible to propose the best design for the target integrated S/4 ecosystem.

• Manage solution deployment specific risks, actions, issues, decisions including risk mitigation while closely working with support teams, product owners, peer architects and business stakeholders.

• Challenge business on status-quo by proposing state of the art digital solutions including automation improvements and thrive to bring process and system simplification, harmonization, efficiency and automation to the organization.

• Transpose business requirement into SAP functional- and technical specifications and be responsible from design to support to drive the business value.

• Lead analysis on technical solution alternatives incl. required comparison for Key Design Decisions.

• Monitor the deliverables of the support team and ensure adherence to the program guidelines.

• As Global Solution Architect be the mentor and guide for any future deployment and solution change management.

• Provide strategic guidance to the support teams aligning the solutions with the business objectives and design.

• Responsible for Solution Documentation incl. Process Design in the central process repository in Solman for any changes and secure governance is in place.

• Living Hitachi Energy s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Master s Degree in of Engineering in Computer science, International Trade and Trade Compliance or any related discipline

• Overall 10+ years of experience within Trade, Compliance and Risk area incl. 5+ years as a solution architect encompassing integration to up-stream and down-stream processes with expert experience within SAP GTS.

• Well-founded and demonstrable experience in SAP GTS incl. design, customization knowledge and WRICEF deployment.

• Integration experience with external parties like customs authorities, brokers and content providers is an advantage.

• Proven experience in global trade processes in SAP GTS, and S/4HANA.

• Proven ability to present GTS concepts to business stakeholders.

• Leader skills incl. experience in leading and coordinating onsite & offshore teams.

• Knowledge of main global Customs and Compliance regulations and their pattern related to an Industrial Company requirement.

• Knowledge of new features embedded in GTS Edition 4 HANA.

• Comfortable & experienced working in cross cultural teams, regions and countries.

• Proactiveness in terms of business analysis, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and deployment of the solutions.

• Proficient in debugging ABAP related code and integrations.

• Practical experience in applying at least one Architectural Framework, preferred TOGAF but also Zachman or others welcome.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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