SAP SD Lead

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive SAP SD Team Lead with 7–10 years of hands-on expertise in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module implementation, support, and enhancement projects and lead global SAP rollout programs across international business units. The ideal candidate will lead a team of SAP SD consultants, collaborate with business stakeholders, and drive end-to-end SAP SD solution delivery aligned with organizational goals. The candidate should possess strong functional knowledge in Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, integration with other SAP modules, stakeholder management, and team leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

SAP SD Functional Leadership

• Lead and manage SAP SD implementation, rollout, support and enhancement projects.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP SD solutions.
• Configure SAP SD processes including:

• • Sales Order Processing
  • Pre-sales and After-sales
  • Pricing
  • Billing
  • Credit Management
  • Output Determination
  • Availability Check (ATP)
  • Consignment
  • Returns and Rebate Processes

• Ensure harmonization and standardization of Order-to-Cash processes across regions.
• Support localization requirements while minimizing template deviations.
• Support data migration, testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities.
• Provide support for L2/L3 support activities, incident handling, and issue resolution within defined SLAs.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of SAP SD consultants.
• Drive team collaboration and ensure timely closure of project tasks, incidents, and change requests.
• Allocate tasks and monitor deliverables to ensure project timelines are met.
• Manage project deliverables, risks, timelines, and escalation handling.
• Provide status reporting to project leadership and management.
• Collaborate with functional and disciplinary manager and cross-functional teams.
• Provide effort estimation, risk assessment, and project status updates.
• Ensure high-quality documentation including functional specifications, test scripts, and training materials.

Integration & Support

• Work closely with SAP MM, FI, WM/EWM, and development teams for end-to-end process integration.
• Manage incident resolution and root cause analysis.
• Ensure smooth production support and issue resolution within SLA timelines.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Order-to-Cash (O2C) business  rocesses.
• Strong Pricing experience
• Hands-on experience in SAP SD configuration and customization.
• Experience in at least 2–3 full-cycle SAP implementations.
• Strong understanding of integration points with MM, FI, WM/EWM, and Data migration.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of IDocs, interfaces, and EDI processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in SAP SD.
• Experience in global support or rollout projects.
• Exposure to Agile or SAP Activate methodologies.
• SAP SD Certification preferred.
• Experience in client-facing consulting roles.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Customer-Centric Approach
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
• Project Coordination
• Time Management
• Ownership mindset and delivery focus
• Ability to conduct requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, and translate business needs into functional solution designs
• Familiarity with implementation and support methodologies.
• Understanding of reporting and analytics concepts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.