Lead SAP Consultant (Retail Sourcing)

We are seeking a highly skilled and seasoned Lead SAP Consultant (Retail Sourcing) to spearhead the transition, modernization, and ongoing excellence of the SAP landscape for a global retail organization. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the SAP Retail Sourcing stream, ensuring operational excellence while building and shaping your own team within a large-scale transformation project. ResponsibilitiesTake end-to-end ownership of the SAP Retail Sourcing stream post-transition as a functional and technical authorityEnsure a smooth transition with optimized uptime for SAP Retail Sourcing functionalities, including SAP Rebate WCOCO and advanced rebate types (vendor allowances, VFP, fixed amount, scale rebates)Lead and facilitate advanced knowledge transfer sessions, ensuring deep understanding of business processes, configurations, and custom codeOversee and validate lower-environment testing and system functionality through in-depth hands-on evaluationsGuide and mentor the team during shadowing and reverse shadowing, ensuring robust team learning and handoff readinessAudit, refine, and maintain comprehensive operational documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, and support frameworksLead resolution of major escalations and complex incidents specific to the SAP Retail Sourcing stream, acting as the final escalation pointDrive synergies with P2P, Finance, Logistics, and MDM teams to oversee cross-stream integration and manage interdependenciesDevelop and sustain a highly skilled team, instilling long-term operational ownership for the SAP Retail Sourcing landscapeEnsure alignment with stakeholders through formalized stream sign-off and compliance with service-level agreementsRepresent SAP Retail Sourcing at organizational forums as the primary expert, offering actionable insights and solutions Requirements5+ years of experience in SAP Logistics with deep specialization in SAP Retail SourcingExperience in leading and mentoring teams while working on complex transformation projects (1+ years)In-depth expertise in SAP Retail rebate management functionalities, including WCOCO and complex rebate types (vendor allowances, VFP, fixed/scale rebates)Proven understanding of SAP integration architecture with a strong focus on integration across P2P, Finance, Logistics, and MDM systemsDemonstrated leadership in managing entire transition lifecycles, from knowledge absorption to execution and stabilization phasesAdvanced experience in curating and maintaining critical support documents such as SOPs, playbooks, and operational guidesTrack record of resolving high-priority SAP incidents and managing escalations in time-sensitive environmentsEnglish level of minimum B2+ to ensure clarity and precision in cross-functional communications Nice to haveStrong knowledge of SAP Retail Purchasing or SAP Retail Sales functionalities with implementation experienceExpertise in SAP Industry Solutions/Retail (SAP-IS: Retail) within large-scale SAP ERP landscapesExperience with cutting-edge retail-specific customizations and innovations in SAP We offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn