SAP Lead Functional Design & Architecture - Mumbai/Bangalore

Job title: SAP Lead Functional Design & Architecture Location – Mumbai/Bangalore Shift – UK (2pm-11pm) Work Mode – Hybrid Contract Duration – 4 to 6months Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Functional Design & Architecture Lead the end-to-end design of the Order-to-Cash (O2C) stream, including advanced pricing, rebates, and intercompany billing. Conduct "Fit-Gap" analysis and "Fit-to-Standard" workshops for S/4HANA migrations. Architect complex solutions involving ATP (Available-to-Promise), BRF+ (Business Rule Framework), and Output Management. Provide expert guidance on integrating SD with Logistics (LE), Finance (FI/CO), and Production (PP). 2. Business Process Optimization Act as a Trusted Advisor to the business, challenging legacy "Z-developments" in favor of SAP Standard/Clean Core principles. Design and oversee the development of high-impact RICEFW objects where standard functionality does not meet critical business needs. Lead the transition from traditional ECC structures to S/4HANA (e.g., Business Partner concept, Settlement Management). 3. Strategic Data & Cutover Support Define the functional logic for data extraction and conversion (e.g., how legacy pricing maps to S/4HANA conditions). Provide functional validation during data mock loads to ensure business continuity. Support the Data Migration team by defining rules for "Open Item" migration and historical data requirements. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience: 10+ years in SAP SD; must have led at least 2 large-scale global templates or S/4HANA transformations. Core Mastery: Deep expertise in Pricing Procedures, Credit Management (FSCM), Consignment, and Stock Transport Orders (STO). S/4HANA Knowledge: Hands-on experience with S/4HANA Sales (1909 or later), including Fiori apps and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) reporting. Integration: Strong understanding of EDI/IDoc processing and API-based integrations with third-party logistics (3PL). Leadership: Ability to manage a team of functional consultants and coordinate with offshore development centers. Technical Skills: Sales: Quotations, Contracts, Scheduling Agreements, Returns (ARM). Shipping: Delivery Processing, Picking, Packing, and Route Determination. Billing: Milestone Billing, Down Payments, and Tax Determination (Vertex/Taxware). Data: Familiarity with LTMC/LTMOM and data cleansing logic.