Application Manager SAP

We are looking for an experienced SAP Application Manager to play a critical role in supporting and optimising our SAP landscape across the business.

Working closely with business stakeholders and the wider technology team, you will provide day-to-day SAP support, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure our SAP processes are efficient, compliant, and fit for the future. This is a hands-on role where you will act as the functional expert across SAP Financials, Materials Management (MM), and Sales & Distribution (SD), while also supporting EDI integrations that enable seamless data exchange with our external partners., * Provide functional support and configuration expertise across SAP Financials, MM, and SD modules

• Act as the first point of contact for SAP-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption
• Support and troubleshoot EDI processes, including partner setup, message types, and error resolution
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline SAP processes and improve data quality
• Deliver training, guidance, and support to end users to maximise SAP adoption and value
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for SAP configurations, processes, and procedures
• Support SAP enhancements, upgrades, and change control activities
• Work closely with internal teams and external vendors on SAP projects and integrations
• Ensure SAP processes comply with internal controls, governance, and audit standards

• Proven experience (3+ years) supporting SAP Financials, MM, and SD modules
• Hands-on experience with EDI processes and tools
• Experience supporting SAP within a manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment
• Understanding of SAP integrations and data governance principles
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management frameworks
• Degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• SAP certification(s) in relevant modules - desirable but not essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Detail-focused, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy and process compliance

• Competitive salary
• Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
• Pension scheme & Life insurance
• Share Save scheme
• Income Protection
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
• Cycle to Work and shopping discounts

TMS (Total Marketing Support) are a subsidiary company of DS Smith. TMS provide Point of Sale Marketing solutions for leading brands as well as specialised packaging solutions., We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, e ven those not meeting all criteria."