Job Description

Role & Duration Role: SAP S/4HANA OTC Solution Architect 

 Experience

• SAP implementation experience with a strong background in SAP S/4HANA transformation 

• Prior experience in a Tier-1 / global consulting environment preferred Role Purpose Leads Japan-market rollouts and the enhancement of the global template for a large-scale manufacturing program. The role focuses on solution architecture, template governance, localization design, and driving build execution through the development teams.

Core Expertise

• End-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture • SD: sales, delivery, billing, pricing, credit management, rebates, output, and basic functions • Expert in SAP SD configuration (including third-party individual PO, sales BOM, variant configuration) • Experience with IDoc, LSMW, batch jobs, and SAP queries • Hands-on order-to-cash experience (MTO / MTS scenarios); served as lead consultant on SD implementation and support projects • Solid understanding of integration with other modules such as FICO, MM / LES, and PP • Define and manage interface patterns (IDoc, API / OData, EDI, flat file, CPI / PI / PO), including error handling, monitoring, and performance tuning • Write functional specs, coordinate with the ABAP team, and test new features; SAP SD integration with third-party tools is required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution discovery, fit-to-standard workshops, and architecture design for the Japan rollout • Introduce the target architecture, enhance the global template, and apply Japan localization while ensuring alignment with core design principles • Act as design authority, approve solution deviations, and ensure governance compliance • Define and manage the integration architecture across SAP and non-SAP systems (MES, PMC, legacy, third-party tools) • Provide clear solution direction and drive build execution through the implementation teams • Collaborate with Japan business stakeholders, global process owners, and IT leadership • Guide teams through blueprint, build, test, cutover, and go-live phases of the rollout program • Ensure compliance with Japan business process, statutory, audit, and control requirements Industry • Required: large-scale manufacturing / automotive industry experience • Valued strengths: discrete manufacturing, supply chain & production planning, quality, logistics, and cost management • Experience with Japanese manufacturing standards and practices is a major plus

Requirements

• Strong global template governance and architecture decision-making capability • Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA best practices and the fit-to-standard approach • Ability to clearly explain complex architecture decisions to senior business and IT leadership • Proven track record on multi-vendor global deployment programs

Language

• Japanese: native • English: preferred (comfortable working in English) Preferred

• Experience deploying multiple countries on a single S/4HANA global template

• Experience working with Japanese OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers • SAP S/4HANA certification 

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