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# Lead Application Management - Cross Functional Operations

- **Company:** Puma AG
- **Location:** Herzogenaurach, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Information Systems, IT Management, Job Scheduling, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), SAP Sales and Distribution, Software Modules, Warehouse Management Systems, SAP Integration Solutions, Parallel Computation, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management, Api Management
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5825818234

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a comparable qualification
 * Several years of experience in cross-functional SAP modules (SD, MM, LE) ideally in S/4HANA
 * Very good knowledge of business processes and relevant technology in wholesale, retail, and e-Commerce, preferably footwear and apparel
 * Outstanding analytical and technical skills with focus on ERP systems
 * Strong communication and negotiation skills
 * High level of ownership and accountability
 * Analytical thinking and structured working style
 * Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
 * Team-oriented mindset with excellent stakeholder management abilities
 * Fluent English is mandatory (Puma's corporate language); German or other regional languages are a strong asset.

## Description

As a Lead Application Management you are responsible for managing, coordinating and developing Cross-Functional Operations as well Transactional process integrations to service PUMA's wholesale, retail, and eCommerce channels with focus on Warehouse Management Systems and Customer Connectivity.

Cross-Functional Operations & Service Excellence

 * Act as the central coordination point between business stakeholders, application teams, technical experts, and external service providers across all assigned operational domains
 * Drive operational excellence through process standardization, KPI monitoring, automation opportunities, and continuous service improvements
 * Ensure compliance with IT governance, security requirements, and audit standards while supporting releases, peak business periods, and operational readiness activities.

Enterprise Batch Job Management

 * Own the governance and coordination of SAP batch job scheduling across ERP modules, ensuring aligned execution of cross-functional business processes
 * Manage process dependencies, execution sequences, and critical timing windows while mitigating locking conflicts, performance bottlenecks, and risks caused by parallel processing
 * Collaborate with Application Management, SAP Basis, Development, and Business Teams to ensure stable, compliant, and efficient system operations.

Warehouse & Logistics Connectivity

 * Own the operational support and continuous improvement of SAP integrations with third-party Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ensuring stable execution of inbound, outbound, inventory, and master data processes
 * Monitor and optimize interface performance, data quality, and system stability
 * Coordinate incidents, enhancements, testing activities, and onboarding of new warehouses in close collaboration with Process Managers, Integration Experts, AMS partners, Test Managers and external logistics providers.

B2B Customer Connectivity

 * Lead the operational management of customer EDI connections, ensuring reliable B2B integration with PUMA's wholesale customers and trading partners
 * Coordinate onboarding of new customer connections and implementation of new message types and business scenarios for existing customers
 * Drive issue resolution, process standardization, and continuous improvement across PUMA's global EDI landscape
 * Develop and Drive new technical concepts (e.g. API Integrations) for Customer Connectivity (EDI) and align with all stakeholders.


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