Lead Functional Consultant - SAP IS-Retail Expert

We are looking for an experienced SAP IS-Retail Expert to strengthen our existing team and support ongoing enhancements of SAP Retail processes, with a primary focus on Article/Material Master Data, Listing, Ranging, and System Integration. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between the client, functional teams, and development teams, ensuring that business requirements are translated into effective technical solutions and continuous process improvements.
Responsibilities
Act as a primary point of contact for the client regarding Article/Material-related topics, gathering, analyzing, and clarifying business requirements
Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and development requirements for the technical team (ABAP developers and integration specialists)
Provide functional expertise in Article Master Data, Article Listing, Assortment Management, Ranging, and related SAP Retail processes
Identify opportunities to optimize existing SAP IS-Retail functionality, improve data quality, and streamline business operations
Support and improve Article/Material data integration between SAP and external systems, ensuring data consistency and reliable information flows
Collaborate closely with developers to design solutions, clarify requirements, review implementations, and support testing
Prepare test scenarios, perform functional testing, support UAT, and validate delivered enhancements against business expectations
Strengthen the existing SAP team through knowledge sharing, troubleshooting, and functional guidance
Requirements
5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP IS-Retail, especially Article/Material Master Data and Assortment Management
In-depth knowledge of Article Listing, Ranging, and related retail processes
Background in SAP integrations, interfaces, and master data distribution
Ability to prepare clear functional specifications for SAP development teams
Proficiency in business analysis, problem-solving, and stakeholder management
Experience working directly with business clients and coordinating cross-functional teams
Understanding of SAP MM and its integration with SAP Retail
Excellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
Nice to have
Experience with SAP S/4HANA Retail
Knowledge of IDoc, BAPI, RFC, or API-based integrations
Exposure to SAP Retail implementation, rollout, or transformation projects
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies
We offer
International projects with top brands
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Work arrangement
Yes