Our client is seeking an experienced SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS) Functional Consultant to lead the functional design and implementation of SAP GTS (Edition for SAP HANA) within a global transformation program.
The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to design and implement compliant, efficient, and automated cross-border trade processes. This role requires strong functional consulting expertise, global rollout experience, and the ability to translate international trade compliance and customs requirements into scalable SAP GTS solutions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Chemical and Consumer Goods industry on a large-scale international program, including travel to Turkey.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities
- Lead business workshops to gather, analyze, and document trade compliance and customs requirements.
- Design and implement SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS, Edition for SAP HANA) solutions aligned to business processes.
- Configure and support key SAP GTS functionalities, including:
- Sanctioned Party Screening (SPL)
- Embargo and Legal Control
- Import and Export Customs Management
- Export License Determination and License Management
- Product Classification (HS/HTS Codes and Export Control Classification)
- Preference Determination
- Sanctioned Party Screening (SPL)
- Translate business requirements into scalable SAP functional designs.
- Support global template design and international rollout activities.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment, cut-over, and hyper-care support.
- Prepare functional specifications and solution documentation.
- Provide regular status reporting and communicate effectively with client stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and corporate governance standards.
- 5–10 years' experience as an SAP Functional Consultant.
- Proven implementation experience with SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS, Edition for SAP HANA).
- Strong knowledge of international trade compliance and customs processes.
- Experience implementing SAP GTS across global organizations.
- Experience with global rollout programs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and business process design skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with excellent English proficiency.
- Ability to work independently in a client-facing consulting environment.
- Structured and organized approach to project delivery.
- SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS)
- SAP GTS Edition for SAP HANA
- Trade Compliance
- Customs Management
- Import & Export Processes
- Product Classification (HS/HTS)
- Export Control
- Sanctioned Party Screening
- Embargo Management
- License Determination
- Preference Determination
- SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
- SAP Trade Promotion Management (TPM) implementation experience.
- Knowledge of customer and trade promotion planning solutions.
- Commerce and Consumer Goods industry experience.
- Experience within the Chemical or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
Start Date: 03 August 2026
End Date: 15 March 2027
Contract Duration: Approximately 7 months
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg (Hybrid)
Industry: Chemical & Consumer Goods
Travel Requirement: International travel to Turkey is required. A valid passport is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
- SAP GTS Certification (Advantageous).
- SAP BTP Certification (Advantageous).
- SAP Trade Promotion Management Certification (Advantageous).
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced SAP GTS Functional Consultant who enjoys working on global transformation programs and has a strong background in international trade compliance, customs management, and SAP solution design.
Skills Required
- 5-10 years' experience as an SAP Functional Consultant
- Proven implementation experience with SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS, Edition for SAP HANA)
- Strong knowledge of international trade compliance and customs processes
- Experience implementing SAP GTS across global organizations
- Experience with global rollout programs
- Strong stakeholder engagement and business process design skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills with excellent English proficiency
- Ability to work independently in a client-facing consulting environment
- Structured and organized approach to project delivery
- Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally (Turkey)
- Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Commerce, or related field
- SAP GTS Certification
- SAP BTP Certification
- SAP Trade Promotion Management Certification or TPM implementation experience
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