Role: SAP GTS solution Architect
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Ready to work Onsite/Relocate)
Type: ContractJob Description:
Seeking a Principal SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) Consultant. As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for delivering high-impact solutions in the area of international trade compliance and customs management using SAP GTS. You will be actively involved in solution design, configuration, integration, and deployment, ensuring alignment with global trade regulations and client business needs.
 
Responsibilities:
    Act as the lead SME for SAP GTS solutions, guiding the full project lifecycle including requirement analysis, solution design, configuration, and deployment.
    Design and implement SAP GTS Compliance Management modules, including:
    Sanctioned Party List (SPL) Screening
    Embargo Checks
    Legal Control
    Deliver SAP GTS Customs Management functionality:
    Export/Import Declarations
    Special Customs Procedures (AES, ATLAS)
    FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone), IPR (Inward Processing Relief), OPR (Outward Processing Relief), Customs Warehouse
    Implement SAP GTS Preference Management, including:
    Preference Determination
    Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
    Long-Term Vendor Declarations (LTVDs, CLTVDs)
    Regional Value Content (RVC) Calculation
    Manage HS/Product Classification activities and integration with ERP systems (S/4 HANA or ECC).
    Utilize and integrate middleware tools such as Seeburger, CPI, and EDI for trade document processing.
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead client workshops, training, and solution presentations.
    Contribute to proposal development, internal capability building, and pre-sales activities.
 
Basic Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution.
    At least 11 years of experience in Information Technology, with a focus on SAP GTS.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
    10+ years of experience with SAP GTS including hands-on configuration and business process consulting.
    Strong experience with SAP GTS E4H, S/4 HANA or ECC integration.
    In-depth knowledge of global trade compliance processes and regulatory frameworks.
    Experience in working with middleware tools (Seeburger, CPI, EDI).
    Proven experience with end-to-end GTS implementations and upgrades.
    Excellent communication and client-facing skills.