d) (Ref.Nr.: 46689)

Wavestone Germany AG•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior SAP Functional Lead for a global S/4HANA implementation program within the fashion and apparel industry. In this executive-level role, you will be responsible for representing North American business interests, ensuring that regional processes, regulatory requirements, and operational models for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are successfully integrated into the global ERP template.

Requirements

10+ years of SAP experience, including multiple full-cycle S/4HANA implementations
Strong functional expertise in SAP FI/CO (Finance, accounting, tax, intercompany)
Strong functional expertise in SAP SD (Order-to-Cash, wholesale, pricing, billing, EDI flows)
Significant experience within the fashion or apparel industry
Proven experience with multi-country SAP implementations, specifically covering the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Deep understanding of regional compliance requirements, including U.S. GAAP, Canada GST/HST, and Mexico CFDI
Demonstrated ability to work within global template programs and identify gaps between global templates and regional needs
Experience in wholesale distribution and managing EDI/wholesale order flows
Expertise in translating complex business requirements into SAP functional specifications
Capability to communicate effectively at an executive level

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP in retail environments (strong plus)
Awareness or experience with Retail POS (Point of Sale) integration
Ability to diplomatically navigate and push back on global teams to ensure regional requirements are met
Experience with high-value, high-impact global transformation projects
Familiarity with cross-border operational models within a North American context

Responsibilities

Act as the single point of contact for North America requirements within the global ERP program
Advocate for U.S., Canada, and Mexico business needs during global template design and configuration
Lead the design and validation of Finance (FI/CO) processes, including accounting, tax, and intercompany flows
Lead the design and validation of Order-to-Cash (SD) processes, including wholesale, pricing, billing, and EDI flows
Ensure alignment across wholesale, retail boutiques, and outlet operations during the requirements and design phases
Conduct functional workshops with Finance, Wholesale, and Retail stakeholders
Translate regional business requirements into detailed SAP functional specifications
Identify and document gaps between the global template and regional operational needs
Ensure cross-country compliance for U.S. GAAP, Canada GST/HST, and Mexico CFDI standards
Identify project risks early, including missing requirements, misaligned processes, or regulatory gaps
Propose and present risk mitigation strategies to global and regional leadership