Job Specification: SAP SD Consultant (S/4HANA)

Position Overview

• Job Title: SAP S/4HANA Sales & Distribution (SD) Functional Consultant

• Level: Senior

• Start Date: ASAP

• Location: Remote (South Africa-based client)

• Environment: SAP S/4HANA with integrations to external systems (e.g. warehouse management and third-party logistics providers)

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Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior SAP SD Consultant to support the implementation and optimisation of SAP S/4HANA Sales & Distribution processes within a large-scale transformation programme.

This role involves translating business requirements into functional solutions, configuring SD modules, managing integrations, and supporting full lifecycle delivery from design through to testing and post-go-live support.

The focus will be on outbound logistics, pricing, inventory processes, and complex distribution scenarios, including compliance-related requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Configuration

• Translate business requirements into detailed Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

• Configure SAP SD modules, including:

  • Enterprise structure and organisational assignments

  • Sales documents, item categories, and copy control

  • Pricing procedures, condition techniques, and discount structures

  • Billing, invoicing, and output management

Sales & Distribution Processes

• Configure and optimise:

  • Sales orders, returns, debit/credit memos

  • Outbound processes (deliveries, shipments, billing)

  • Consignment, cross-docking, and flow-through processes

  • Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) and fast order entry

Settlement & Pricing

• Design and implement:

  • Settlement management and claims processes

  • Condition contracts for pricing, rebates, promotions, and distribution fees

Integration & Interfaces

• Support integration with:

  • External warehouse management systems

  • Third-party logistics and shipping providers

• Work with:

  • IDOCs, BAPIs, RFCs, and EDI messaging

  • Interface monitoring and issue resolution

Data & Technical Collaboration

• Support Business Partner and master data migration

• Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP/Fiori) on developments

• Provide functional input into custom solutions and enhancements

Testing & Delivery

• Execute and support:

  • Unit Testing

  • System Integration Testing (SIT)

  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • End-to-end testing across Order-to-Cash processes

• Manage defect resolution and provide post-go-live support

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate workshops and requirement-gathering sessions

• Conduct walkthroughs and obtain business sign-off

• Deliver user training and documentation

Project Involvement

• Support key processes including:

  • Order-to-Cash (OTC)

  • Lead-to-Cash (L2C)

  • Integration with third-party logistics providers

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Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a SAP SD Consultant within S/4HANA environments

• Strong hands-on configuration experience across core SD modules

• Deep understanding of:

  • Pricing, billing, and outbound logistics

  • Returns, backorders, and inventory processes

  • Condition contracts and settlement management

• Experience with integrations:

  • EDI, IDOCs, BAPIs, RFCs

  • External warehouse and logistics systems

• Ability to:

  • Write and review Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

  • Work closely with technical teams on developments

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues

• Experience with:

  • Full lifecycle SAP implementations or rollouts

  • Testing cycles and post-go-live support

  • Stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation

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Nice to Have

• Experience in high-volume distribution environments

• Exposure to:

  • Consignment and cross-docking processes

  • Export processes and compliance requirements

• Experience with SAP Fiori application

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