iShift Business Enablement – Global Trade services lead

iShift Business Enablement – Global Trade Services Lead

Job summary 
 
This is a highly specialized role within the Order to Cash function, responsible for enabling SAP GTS trade compliance processes across the iShift program. The position requires deep GTS expertise and close cross-functional collaboration with Customs, Sanctioned Party List Screening (SPLS), and Order to Cash teams to ensure regulatory compliance and standardized GTS deployment and evolution according to the worldwide regulation.  
Lead SAP GTS business enablement activities within the Order to Cash function, collaborating across Customs, SPLS, and O2C teams 
Be GTS business group referent across functions, ensuring consistency and regulatory compliance 
Design and deploy GTS solutions aligned with the S/4HANA roadmap in partnership with Solution delivery and the integrators 
Provide expertise on trade compliance processes: license management, preference determination, sanctions screening, and customs declarations… 
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade regulations and ensure their application in S/4HANA/GTS 
 
Main responsibilities 

Preparation Phase 

Gather and validate trade compliance requirements across Customs, SPLS, and Order to Cash functions 
Develop and document trade compliance business scenarios covering export, import, and screening processes 
Analyze current GTS landscapes, customs processes, and system configurations 
Conduct regulatory gap analysis and translate findings into detailed business requirements 
 
Scoping and Design Phase 

Lead gap analysis between current trade compliance processes and the GTS core model, working across Customs, SPLS, and O2C teams 
Present GTS core model to stakeholders covering export control, sanctions screening, and customs management 
Translate regulatory requirements into functional specifications and GTS design documentation (L5/L6) 
Document license management, preference management, and embargo processes in collaboration with customs and legal teams 
 
Build & Test Phase 

Coordinate K-user testing across Order to Cash export, SPLS, and customs teams as the GTS specialist 
Guide test script execution for sanctions screening, export licenses, customs declarations, and preference determination 
Analyze and prioritize defects against regulatory constraints 
Develop GTS-specific training materials and deliver K-user training on trade compliance processes 
 
Deploy & Hypercare Phase 

Provide hypercare support as the GTS expert, resolving complex trade compliance issues post go-live 
Monitor regulatory compliance and GTS solution performance metrics 
Manage transition to Business as Usual (BAU) in coordination with Customs, SPLS, and O2C teams 
 
Continuous Improvement 

Monitor regulatory changes (export control laws, sanctions lists, customs regulations) and assess impact on GTS configuration 
Drive GTS enhancement activities across Customs, SPLS, and O2C functions based on regulatory updates or audit findings 
Track and report on GTS core model adherence and compliance metrics 
 
Change Management 

Assess and document process changes impacting export operations, screening, and customs functions 
Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Order to Cash, SPLS, and Customs teams to manage regulatory and compliance impacts 
 
Requirements 

7–10 years' experience in SAP GTS and trade compliance processes 
Extensive GTS implementation experience within S/4HANA environments 
Deep knowledge of export control, sanctions screening, and customs regulations 
Experience with license management, preference management, and restricted party screening 
Familiarity with international trade compliance frameworks (EAR, ITAR, EU dual-use regulations) 
Proven track record as a GTS subject matter expert working across multiple business functions 
Demonstrated experience facilitating and aligning requirements across Customs, SPLS, and Order to Cash teams 

Key Competencies 

Expert SAP GTS module knowledge and S/4HANA integration 
Trade compliance and regulatory expertise 
Strong cross-functional collaboration and facilitation skills 
Ability to translate business requirements across Customs, SPLS, and O2C functions 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
Excellent stakeholder management across customs, legal, and operations functions 
Fluent in English; other languages are a plus 
Strong communication and presentation skills 

Main Interactions  

Internal: 

Order to Cash (hosting function) — export operations teams, K-users and super users 
Sanctioned Party List Screening (SPLS) teams 
Customs and trade compliance teams 
Legal and regulatory affairs 
iShift Program and regional implementation teams 
IT and GTS technical teams 
Change Management team 
Business users 
K-users and super users 

External: 

Implementation partners 
System integrators 
External consultants 
 
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The salary range for this position is :€69,200.00 - €103,800.00Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.