SAP GTS Principal Consultant

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between SAP GTS and other SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM) and third-party middleware platforms.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide strategic guidance on trade compliance processes
• Design, implement, and support SAP GTS module aligned with business needs.

Skillset

• Relevant professional IT experience in the related functional area
• Consistent record of broad industry experience and solid understanding of complex enterprise IT landscapes and relationships.
• Experience in Agile project delivery and general management in an international environment
• Excellent knowledge of business processes, experience in regulated system environment and ability to "speak the business language" when talking about IT subjects

Required Expertise

• IPR (Inward Processing Relief):
• SAP GTS experience with strong Experience with configuring and managing IPR in SAP GTS.
• IBPP (Import-Based Preferential Processing):
• Expertise in setting up and maintaining preferential trade agreements in GTS.
• Configuration of IBPP determination logic and support for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization.
• Bonded Warehouse:
• Implementation of bonded warehouse management in SAP GTS.
• Experience in setting up customs procedures related to bonded storage and reporting.
• Integration with Custom Declaration Authorities (via Middleware):
• Proven track record of integrating SAP GTS with local customs authorities (e.g., EU, US, Asia) using middleware such as SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, or third-party solutions.
• Configuration of electronic customs declaration processes, including import/export filings, and real-time status monitoring.
• Handling message mapping, data transformation, and error handling processes.