SAP Retail and AFS Solution Architect - Birmingham
About the job you’re considering
In this pivotal role, you’ll join a growing SAP Customer Engagement Team as a Senior SAP Retail and AFS Solution Architect and have the opportunity to work with experienced and talented colleagues on a variety of different retail related SAP projects including Transformation, S/4HANA migrations, Proof of concepts and Strategic studies.The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the SAP Apparel and Footwear Solution (AFS) and demonstrate a strong ability to manage projects, provide expert consulting, and deliver solutions tailored to our clients' needs in the retail sector.
As part of the role, you will have access to enhance your consulting, functional and technical skills, through Capgemini learning and development, and the latest industry recognised certifications.
About our UK SAP Practice Team: Capgemini UK is a leading SAP Integration Partner, helping our clients navigate through complex SAP transformations. Capgemini UK has 1000 + SAP practitioners across UK & India and are ranked #1 for SAP S/4HANA® certifications in UK and globally.We work closely with our clients to transform their business together using the latest SAP products and architecture, a deep knowledge of industries and markets, and innovative delivery methodologies.
Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.
If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: Identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)
Your role- Project Management: Lead and manage end-to-end SAP AFS implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
- Consulting: Provide expert consulting services to clients, understanding their business processes and translating them into effective SAP solutions.
- Design and implement SAP AFS solutions that align with business requirements and industry best practices.
- Develop architectural strategies and implementation plans for SAP AFS and related systems.
- Ensure seamless integration of SAP AFS with other SAP modules and third-party applications.
- System Configuration: Configure the SAP AFS module according to business requirements, including pricing, inventory management, and order processing.
- User Support: Offer post-implementation support to end-users, resolving issues related to the AFS module and ensuring optimal system performance.
- Documentation: Develop comprehensive project documentation including business blueprints, functional specifications, and user manuals.
- Training: Conduct training sessions for end-users and stakeholders on SAP AFS functionalities and best practices.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including MM, SD, FICO, and ABAP developers to ensure seamless integration of systems.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the SAP landscape and implement enhancements.
You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
Your skills and experience- In-depth knowledge of SAP AFS modules, including Master Data, Purchasing, Merchandise Logistics, Allocation, Replenishment and Quality Management.
- Strong knowledge of SAP SD and MM modules.
- Strong understanding of business processes in the fashion industry.
- Experience with integration of AFS with other SAP modules (e.g., WM, FICO).
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Fashion is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Your security clearance
To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.
There are other criteria and check required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
What does ‘Get The Future You Want’ mean for you?
You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and makeflexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements
You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future.You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.
Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.
Why you should consider Capgemini
Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.
By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.
About Capgemini
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.
It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
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