SAP Retail lead
Accenture — Sydney, Australia
Platform: SAP IS-Retail · Type: Full-time
Experience: 9-12 years
Modules: Merchandise Management, Assortment & Listing, S/4HANA Retail, SAP CAR, Pricing & Promotions
Job description
We are looking for an experienced SAP Retail / SAP SD Lead to drive end-to-end solution design, implementation, and delivery across retail transformation programs. The role involves leading SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) and IS-Retail capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and managing cross-functional teams across large-scale implementations and rollouts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SAP SD and Retail solution design, including Order-to-Cash (OTC), merchandising, and supply chain processes
Define architecture, integrations, and data migration strategies for SAP Retail programs
Drive global template design and rollout strategies across regions and market units
Provide expert guidance on SAP IS-Retail, SAP CAR, and retail-specific functionalities
Lead full lifecycle SAP implementations (Explore → Realize → Deploy → Hypercare)
Manage FIT-GAP analysis, business blueprinting, and solution configuration
Oversee testing phases (SIT, UAT) and ensure production readiness
Ensure high-quality delivery within timelines, budget, and scope
Engage with senior business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate into SAP solutions
Conduct workshops, design sessions, and steering discussions
Act as the primary functional SME for SAP SD & Retail
Lead and mentor a team of SAP functional consultants across SD and Retail modules
Manage onshore/offshore delivery models and cross-functional coordination
Ensure adherence to project standards, governance, and quality frameworks
Lead key SD processes including:
Sales order management, pricing, billing, and delivery
Order-to-Cash (OTC) lifecycle and logistics execution
Drive integration with MM, FI, WM/EWM, and external systems
Enable retail capabilities such as:
Merchandising, replenishment, and inventory management
SAP CAR / PMR / F&R (Forecast & Replenishment)
Recommend improvements to existing IT landscapes and business processes
Stay updated with SAP S/4HANA, SAP CAR, and emerging retail technologies
Identify automation opportunities and process optimization initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end SAP SD and Retail solution design, including Order-to-Cash (OTC), merchandising, and supply chain processes
Define architecture, integrations, and data migration strategies for SAP Retail programs
Drive global template design and rollout strategies across regions and market units
Provide expert guidance on SAP IS-Retail, SAP CAR, and retail-specific functionalities
Lead full lifecycle SAP implementations (Explore → Realize → Deploy → Hypercare)
Manage FIT-GAP analysis, business blueprinting, and solution configuration
Oversee testing phases (SIT, UAT) and ensure production readiness
Ensure high-quality delivery within timelines, budget, and scope
Engage with senior business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate into SAP solutions
Conduct workshops, design sessions, and steering discussions
Act as the primary functional SME for SAP SD & Retail
Lead and mentor a team of SAP functional consultants across SD and Retail modules
Manage onshore/offshore delivery models and cross-functional coordination
Ensure adherence to project standards, governance, and quality frameworks
Lead key SD processes including:
Sales order management, pricing, billing, and delivery
Order-to-Cash (OTC) lifecycle and logistics execution
Drive integration with MM, FI, WM/EWM, and external systems
Enable retail capabilities such as:
Merchandising, replenishment, and inventory management
SAP CAR / PMR / F&R (Forecast & Replenishment)
Recommend improvements to existing IT landscapes and business processes
Stay updated with SAP S/4HANA, SAP CAR, and emerging retail technologies
Identify automation opportunities and process optimization initiatives