SAP GTS Consultant

· Compliance Management including SPL screening, embargo checks, and export control support.

· Customs Management including import/export declaration support and broker-facing process integration.

· Trade Preference and free trade agreement qualification.

· Trade master data governance including origin, tariff classification, preference eligibility, and supplier solicitation data.

· Process design aligned to audit, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead design and configuration of SAP GTS Trade Preference processes, including product qualification, bill of material analysis, vendor solicitation, and agreement determination.

· Configure and support related Compliance Management and Customs Management capabilities.

· Define data models and governance for country of origin, HS / HTS classification, preference indicators, and supplier declarations.

· Work with supply chain, procurement, customs, trade compliance, and finance stakeholders to define operating procedures and control points.

· Support integration with SAP S/4HANA and external customs / broker processes where applicable.

· Drive fit-to-standard decisions, solution documentation, testing, cutover readiness, and hypercare support.

· Identify opportunities for automation, reporting, and control improvement across trade preference and customs operations.

SAP Transformation Delivery & Ways of Working

· Participate in SAP S/4HANA-enabled transformation delivery across the full lifecycle (Discover, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Hypercare / Run) aligned to SAP Activate methodology.

· Operate effectively in hybrid Agile delivery models, combining sprint-based execution with milestone-driven governance.

· Use Jira (or similar tools) for backlog management, user stories, sprint planning, defect tracking, and reporting.

· Collaborate across functional, technical, data, integration, security, and compliance teams to deliver end-to-end outcomes.

· Support test cycles, cutover planning, hypercare stabilization, issue triage, and transition to support.

· 5-10+ years of SAP GTS implementation and/or support experience.

· Experience in regulated environments, preferably Aerospace & Defense, defense contractors, or export-controlled operations.

· Strong integration experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC, including SD, MM, and relevant interface patterns.

· Ability to lead workshops, translate regulatory/business requirements into system design, and support audit-ready delivery.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills with business, legal, compliance, and IT stakeholders.

· Deep experience in SAP GTS Trade Preference, including qualification logic, supplier solicitation, and declaration management.

· Strong experience in SAP GTS Compliance Management and Customs Management.

· Understanding of preferential trade agreements, country of origin concepts, and tariff / customs data structures.

· Experience supporting business process design, data governance, and operational reporting in global trade environments.

Nice-to-Have

· Experience in A&D supply chains with complex import/export and sourcing footprints.

· Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and defense-compliance overlays.

· Exposure to SAP TM, EWM, or broader supply chain integration in S/4HANA.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’’'’s degree in supply chain, Information Systems, International Business, Compliance, or related field. SAP GTS certification preferred. Trade compliance or customs certifications are a plus.