SUMMARY

We are looking for a proven SAP EDI Architect and leader who is an expert in EDI and SAP. The key responsibility of this role is to lead the SAP EDI delivery efforts, to drive & deliver all aspects of EDI integration within the deployment of the Global SAP Programme in NAC region [US/Canada]. He / She will ensure flawless execution of SAP Idocs to EDI mappings, business rules, extending Idocs [with heavy focus on OTC and LE areas], Unit / Integration / User Acceptance Testing, Cutover and Hyper care.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver, design, build, test, cutover readiness, and go-live of various EDI messages end to end including SAP, Open Text EDI managed services and Customers, Banks, and other 3rd parties (Vendors, Carriers)
• Demonstrate very strong expertise of SAP orders, delivery, shipments, invoices, payments, charge-backs, and rebates functionality, related Idocs and corresponding EDI X12 and other EDI standards
• Design and deliver high quality solutions through EDI X12 expertise and Idoc mapping knowledge and ABAP working knowledge, robust error handling that meet overall business requirements.
• Interface with SAP functional team, Open Text EDI analyst & map developers, IBM offshore SAP developers and business process Super Users to deliver end to end EDI functionality.
• Design / architect robust error handling and exception process by identifying various areas of failure in end to end EDI process and how they will be corrected by business users and Open Text support team
• Experience with HP Quality Center tool will be a plus. Create robust documentation of deliverables, SOPs and work instructions as needed. Effectively transfer knowledge to the customer for on-going support.
• Identify cross-team issues, and communicate them to the appropriate team leads.
• Validate that the application requirements meet overall business process needs, are within the project scope, and are internally consistent.
• Validate that the integration solution and integration architecture designs utilize the integration architecture components appropriately.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of demonstrable experience with EDI to SAP Idocs mapping, preferably developing and supporting X12 maps (850, 855, 856, 810, 944, 943, 944, 945 etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with SAP EDI configurations, including partner profile setup, port definition, message control, condition record, process code and segment definition
• Advanced experience in SAP EDI inbound and outbound interface functionality and developing and supporting interfaces for different business processes especially in SD & LE, AR & AP Finance areas
• Experience with Open Text EDI managed services will be a plus
• In depth experience with error handling best practices including SAP and EDI side
• Ability to define and communicate the “big picture” in terms of the overall EDI integration solution (both functional and technical components)
• Understanding of the concepts of re-use and when to apply
• Familiar with user experience best practices

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent English language skills both verbal and written.
• Organised and methodical in general approach to work.
• Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organised, and be able to easily interface and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals – having a “can-do” approach and style of operation.
• Determined and resilient to identify resolutions to issues within own span of control.
• Calm under pressure, action orientated, organised and disciplined.