IT Manager, SAP Distribution

The Connors Group
New York, NY

My client's goal is to position their organization as the preeminent technology leader within the luxury sector. They strive to create the "best place to work" in the tech world by fostering an environment of continuous evolution and innovation


Values

Their teams embody a strong sense of collectiveness, authenticity, boldness, passion, and excellence. They are dedicated to providing superior service to both professional partners and global clientele

Our Mission

  • Empowering Business Evolution: Support organizational transformation by integrating advanced technology across the entire value chain, including product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and retail.
  • Building Exclusive Customer Experiences: Develop immersive, omnichannel, and surprising experiences for clients worldwide through a pioneering spirit and close partnership with business departments.
  • Offering an Ideal Digital Environment: Provide employees with a modern, powerful, and tailored digital workspace underpinned by a robust global information system.


Role Overview

The Manager - SAP Distribution acts as a Business Analyst, collaborating with department leads in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Inventory Control to define requirements and engineer solutions. This individual must earn the trust of business users and maintain deep knowledge of the ERP system (SAP) and all related integrations

The Manager partners with HQ to identify opportunities and define a roadmap that aligns with the global corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Application Management

  • Lead major projects in coordination with regional and headquarters teams.
  • Own the SAP Distribution Domain, including local customizing for SAP SD, MM, and Master Data.
  • Ensure a solid support model is executed by various teams, including upstream systems.
  • Represent the regional office in the worldwide community to ensure initiatives align with global strategic direction.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for business teams regarding SAP Distribution and Referential Data.
  • Define and apply security policies for applications within the scope.
  • Monitor production support for the ERP and all interfaces (Middleware/ETL/Job Schedules).

Project Management

  • Create and maintain comprehensive project plans for new business requests.
  • Coordinate tasks across business users and international technical teams.
  • Participate in functional and integration testing.
  • Provide status reporting to the Executive Team and HQ IT
  • Prepare and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scenarios and document results.


Requirements

Professional Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years of increasing responsibility in IT, with prior experience as a business analyst or consultant.
  • Proven focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an Agile environment.
  • Strong communication, self-awareness, and empathy.

Technical Qualifications

  • Comprehensive domain experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Master Data.
  • Core competence in SAP ECC 6.0 (SD/MM), including integration with finance.
  • Proficiency in Idoc/EDI interfaces, Batch Jobs, LSMW, and Batch Input Sessions.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of SAP S4, SAP AFS solutions, and integration with external Order Management Systems.

Physical & Travel Requirements

  • Travel required: approximately 0-5%.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and reach frequently; occasional lifting or pushing up to 50 lbs.
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