Global Tech Process Expert – SAP SD/MM

LEAP is one of the major transformation programs currently at Pernod Ricard. It is focused on designing and building our future-proof ERP system, enabling the harmonization of all transactional processes across the Group. As part of this large-scale transformation program, the Global Tech Process Expert – SAP SD/MM & Intercompany will play a critical role in ensuring that Order-to-Cash (SD), Procure-to-Pay (MM), Intercompany processes and API-based integrations are accurately defined, designed, developed, and implemented within the SAP S/4HANA Private Edition landscape. This role requires deep expertise in SAP SD and MM modules, strong knowledge of intercompany flows (including Advanced Intercompany), and solid experience in API-based integrations, from both business and technology perspectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Design

• Act as a subject matter expert for SAP SD/MM processes, intercompany flows and API-based integrations.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Finance, logistics and IT stakeholders to understand, challenge and translate functional requirements into robust and scalable SAP solutions.
• Contribute to the design of end-to‑end intercompany processes, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay (standard and Advanced Intercompany).
• Ensure consistency and integration across modules (SD, MM, FI/CO, TM, WMS, PP-PI, QM).
• Define integration patterns using APIs (synchronous/asynchronous) to connect SAP with external applications through a centralized middleware.
• Contribute to documenting user stories and detailed functional specifications including processes, data models, interfaces and API contracts (payloads, endpoints, error handling).
• Secure convergence (standardization & harmonization) while fostering automation, scalability and data reliability.
• Stay up to date with SAP best practices, S/4HANA innovations and API‑first integration strategies.

Build & Test

• Contribute to the documentation of use cases, test scenarios, test scripts and data migration strategy.
• Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA SD/MM functionalities including sales, billing, procurement and intercompany flows.
• Design and validate SAP standard APIs (OData, SOAP) and custom APIs via SAP Integration Suite / middleware.
• Work closely with development teams to implement and secure RICEFW objects and API integrations.
• Ensure proper end‑to‑end integration testing via APIs across SD, MM, FI and logistics systems.
• Support and lead testing phases (unit testing, integration testing, UAT).
• Ensure data integrity, consistency and performance of API integrations.
• Support the definition and execution of cut‑over strategy.

Training & Roll‑Out

• Contribute to training material documentation and deliver sessions to key users.
• Support roll‑out strategy and deployment across entities, ensuring integration readiness.
• Support post go‑live activities from both functional and technical perspectives.
• Monitor API integrations, interfaces and message flows in production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system or integration issues.
• Support business teams to stabilize processes and ensure adoption.

Project Management

• Report on activities within the Program Management framework.
• Anticipate risks, identify deviations and propose mitigation actions.
• Ensure delivery aligns with timeline, quality and budget expectations.
• Promote CORE model solutions and SAP best practices.

Key Interactions

• Strong interactions with Supply Chain, Finance, IT teams, integration partners and external platforms (3PL, carriers).
• Facilitate workshops, design sessions and decision‑making forums.
• Drive alignment on intercompany and integration design.
• Ensure strong documentation discipline and transparent communication.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have strong expertise in SAP SD and MM within SAP S/4HANA Private Edition.
• You bring proven experience with intercompany processes, including Advanced Intercompany.
• You have solid experience with API‑based integrations, including OData, REST, SOAP, and SAP Integration Suite / CPI.
• You have a good understanding of SAP BTP integration services and middleware architectures.
• You are familiar with authentication mechanisms (OAuth, certificates), as well as integration monitoring and error handling.
• You can design scalable, resilient integration architectures that support complex business processes.
• You combine strong analytical capabilities with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Nice to have

• You have knowledge of SAP TM and eWM.
• You have experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
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