SAP GTS Solutions Architect

Computer Task Group, Inc • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CTG is seeking an SAP GTS Solutions Architect for a client engagement in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role is expected to last two months, with the possibility of extension. The architect will lead the design, functional implementation, and delivery of SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS, edition for SAP HANA) solutions that support compliant, efficient, and automated cross-border trade operations.

The position translates business, customs, and trade compliance requirements into scalable SAP GTS solutions; leads Fit-to-Standard workshops; and defines end-to-end order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes. It covers SAP GTS configuration and design for compliance, customs, licensing, classification, and preference processing, along with integrations to SAP S/4HANA, related supply-chain systems, customs brokers, content providers, and other external systems.

The architect leads testing and oversees relevant data migration, documentation, and user training. The role also supports electronic customs filing and country-specific regulatory requirements and ensures trade compliance controls and recordkeeping support auditability. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, though equivalent SAP GTS implementation experience may be considered. SAP GTS certification is a plus.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end SAP GTS implementations, including solution architecture, functional design, configuration, and deployment.
• Strong hands-on SAP GTS implementation and configuration experience, particularly with Customs Management, Compliance Management, and Preference Processing.
• Experience implementing SAP GTS processes across multiple countries and regulatory environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating SAP GTS with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong understanding of international import/export operations, customs procedures, and global trade regulations.
• Experience supporting trade compliance processes including product classification, sanctioned-party screening, export controls, licensing, and customs management.
• Knowledge of electronic customs filing, external broker interfaces, and regulatory content integrations.
• Ability to lead business workshops and translate requirements into functional designs.
• Ability to support testing, data migration, process documentation, and user enablement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Inward Processing / PUCC and bonded warehouse operations.
• SAP GTS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant SAP GTS implementation experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and functional implementation of SAP GTS, edition for SAP HANA, for compliant, efficient, and automated cross-border trade operations.
• Translate business, customs, and trade compliance requirements into scalable SAP GTS solutions.
• Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and define end-to-end order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes.
• Design and implement solutions for sanctioned-party screening, embargo and legal controls, license determination, product classification, preference processing, and import/export customs management.
• Configure SAP GTS components, including legal regulations, control classes, business partners, document types, screening processes, license procedures, and determination strategies.
• Design and manage integrations between SAP GTS, SAP S/4HANA SD/MM, EWM/TM, external customs brokers, content providers, and other systems.
• Support electronic customs filing, broker interfaces, and country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Lead unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Oversee data migration involving business partners, classifications, licenses, and trade preferences.
• Develop functional documentation, support user training, and ensure auditability through appropriate trade compliance controls and recordkeeping.
• Guide stakeholders through solution delivery and support testing, process documentation, and user enablement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior