Lead SAP SCM Consultant

Job Description: Lead SAP SCM Functional Consultant

Experience: 12+ Years

Client Location: San Francisco, CA

Project: S/4HANA Migration & Production Support

Domain: Retail

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced SAP SCM Functional Consultant with a strong technical background to work directly at our client's site. You will be embedded within the Client IT Team, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SCM modules during a critical S/4HANA migration and subsequent production support phase. This role demands a professional who can navigate complex Retail business processes while possessing the ABAP technical depth to troubleshoot and optimize the system alongside client developers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Onsite Client Collaboration

• Work as a seamless extension of the Client IT Team, participating in daily stand-ups, architectural reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Act as the "Functional-Technical Bridge," translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements for the development team.
• Provide immediate, face-to-face support to client stakeholders during critical migration windows and go-live phases.

1. Retail SCM & S/4HANA Migration

• Support the end-to-end Retail Supply Chain, including Merchandise Management, Site Master, Assortments, and Replenishment.
• Lead production support efforts for MM, SD, and EWM, ensuring high system availability in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Guide the client through S/4HANA migration challenges, including data mapping, business process re-engineering, and the adoption of the New GL/Simplified Data Model.

1. Technical Troubleshooting (ABAP/Integration)

• Conduct ABAP debugging to identify issues in custom retail enhancements and standard SAP code.
• Collaborate with the Client IT team to manage complex integrations via IDocs, BAPIs, and OData services
• Review custom code for performance optimization within the HANA database (Code-to-Data paradigm).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Industry Experience: 12+ years in SAP, with a minimum of 3-5 years in the Retail sector (IS-Retail).
• S/4HANA Expertise: Proven experience in at least one S/4HANA migration or Greenfield implementation.
• Functional Depth: Expert-level knowledge of SCM modules (Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics Execution).
• Technical Literacy:
  • Advanced ability to
  read and debug ABAP code
• Understanding of S/4HANA technical architecture and Fiori App troubleshooting.
• Consulting Soft Skills:
  • Professional presence suitable for onsite client-facing interactions.
• Strong ability to influence and lead discussions with Client IT Directors and Managers.
• Experience working in a Production Support (SLA-driven) environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Local or willing to relocate to the onsite location for the duration of the project.
• Previous experience in "Hypercare" support for a large Retailer.
• SAP S/4HANA Certification.