Sap Retail Senior Consultant

Please note candidates can be based in any location in Germany for hybrid working.About Rizing Consumer IndustriesRizing is an SAP® partner with a specialized focus on the Fashion and Lifestyle industries, working with global brands and retailers to empower their digital transformation. As the leading end-to-end SAP® S/4HANA® solutions provider for global Fashion and Lifestyle companies, Rizing is an innovation collaborator with SAP® for the industry and has deep domain and product expertise. Rizing’s delivery capabilities along with purpose-built accelerators and add-on tools help fashion brands rapidly respond to shifting market conditions. Rizing offers an environment where our employees are able to thrive and develop their business and technical skills. Our team members get hands-on experience working a portfolio of international clients, gaining valuable insights into their businesses while contribution to their success through a highly specialized skill set. SAP Retail Senior ConsultantIn Rizing, as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Retail/CAR, the Senior Consultant will own the deliverables within one or more topics within the functional areas in the Retail/CAR stream. The individual would be responsible for the delivery of the work within the given specific functional areas with high client satisfaction.He/she would be involved in the assessment of the client’s business processes in Retail/CAR, understanding the current business practices, while also driving the discussions in eliciting the future “To-Be” requirements considering the future target operating model of the client. The Senior Consultant is responsible for driving the discussions related to the “To-Be” business process finalisation, helping to resolve any process related and/or technical issues. During the discussions, it is expected to follow the “Why Not” approach, by challenging the existing mater data processes of the client and ensure that the “To-Be” process flows adhere to or are closer to the industry practices within the Fashion space.He/she should work to identify the potential Gaps that may exist, and define the best fit solution related to the business process as well as the technical set up the system. The Senior Consultant will be involved in preparing the detailed level plan for the functional areas as well as working with the Retail/CAR Stream Lead and the Project Leadership team in developing and finalizing the plan for the Retail/CAR area. The Senior Consultant would also be involved in and providing the needed input related to Data Migration, Testing, Training, Cutover Planning, and Post Go Live activities related to their specific functional areas.Key ResponsibilitiesOverall accountable for the successful delivery of the work captured within the specific functional area under Retail/CAR on time and in the expected qualityEngage with the client by analysing client’s business processes and defining the best fit solution. This involves the performing the required configuration and working with the team as well as the clients in finding the right solutionMaintain and expand client’s contact at high levels and be viewed as the trusted advisor to the customer, demonstrating the ability to connect with customers to discuss industry practices and SAP functionalityTake ownership of the respective functional area in Retail/CAR and being responsible for the delivery of the work with high client satisfactionBe the “Go-To” person for the assigned functional area, while supporting the other colleagues in the team in their deliverablesAssist in the development and implementation of the detailed plan for the respective functional area in Retail/CAR for the given scope, deliverables, and timelinesLeading the design workshops and detailed discussions with the customer, in business language, and clearly identifying the requirementsAnalysing the customer business processes and define the best fit solution in SAP to run the specific business processes as well as address the pain pointsManaging the work within the functional area in the preparation and completion of the Business Process Documents, System configuration along with the Configuration rationale documents, Functional Specifications for RICEFW objects, Functional Unit Testing and related documentation, Test Scenarios and Scripts, Training documentations, Data Migration field mapping documents and any other deliverables within the streamBe involved in and providing the needed input related to Data Migration, Testing, Training and Cutover Planning, and Post Go Live activities related to their specific functional areas.Understand customer requirements and assist in upselling additional business by bringing any opportunities to the attention of the Retail/CAR Lead and the Project Leadership teamContinuously develop SAP core skills within the functional and cross-functional expertise and Fashion business as well as domain knowledgePerform any additional duties commensurate with the role, as and when required by the Project Leadership teamAdditional areas of contributionInvest time in the professional development of other consultants through coaching and mentoringBe a role model through dedication to customer service, problem solving and demonstrating a high level of capabilityBeing capable and available for interviewing candidates for potential opportunities within the companyExperienceDeep proficiency in Retail/CAR functional areaDomain knowledge in the Fashion and Lifestyle industryExperience in playing lead roles within the Retail/CAR functional areaExperience in working in a Consultancy firm is an added advantageLateral knowledge of all complementary modules, especially related to the cross modular integrationsMinimum of 5 full cycle implementations, with at least 1 being a S/4 HANA ImplementationFluent in English and GermanExperience in FIORI, working with the apps within the Retail/CAR areaKnowledge and business experience in working in the areas of Store Operations, Merchandise Planning and Allocations, and Point of Sale (POS) Integrations would be an advantageRequired Qualifications & SkillsGeneral degree or equivalent/recognized professional qualificationsFormal training/certification in core module of SAP is preferredExcellent communication skills - verbal and written. Ability to articulate ideas and opinions to allstakeholdersAbility to lead and work in teams - interpersonal skills are essentialLeadership capabilities, result orientation, conceptual thinking, and innovative mindsetAbility and willingness to take on new initiatives/technologiesPlease note candidates must be eligible to work in Europe and hold an EU passport.

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Rizing Consumer Industries, Munich