Job Title: International Trade Analyst - SAP S/4HANA International Trade
Location: London (up to 5 days per week onsite)
Salary/Rate: Up to £750 per day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: 28/04/2025
Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled International Trade Analyst to join their team for a six-month contract.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

1. Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA International Trade processes: This includes in-depth knowledge of Foreign Trade (FT), Customs Management (CM), Legal Control (LC), Preference Management, Intrastat/Extrastat reporting, and Sanctioned Party List (SPL) screening.
2. Configuration and customisation expertise: Proficiency in configuring and customising SAP S/4HANA International Trade modules to align with specific business requirements.
3. Business process analysis and solution design: Ability to analyse existing international trade processes, identify areas for improvement, and design efficient and compliant solutions.
4. Workshop facilitation and requirements gathering: Experience in conducting workshops with clients to gather business requirements, understand pain points, and present proposed solutions.
5. Training and knowledge transfer: Excellent communication and presentation skills to develop and deliver training materials and knowledge transfer sessions to client teams.
6. Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and provide timely resolutions during and after implementation.
7. Stay current: Commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest SAP S/4HANA International Trade functionalities, industry best practices, and evolving regulatory changes.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree: A degree in business administration, information technology, supply chain management, international business, or a related field is typically preferred.
2. SAP S/4HANA Certifications: Holding relevant SAP certifications, such as SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional in SAP S/4HANA International Trade, demonstrates expertise and credibility.
3. Project management experience: Experience in managing international trade implementation projects, ideally using methodologies like Agile.
4. Industry experience: Prior experience in a role related to international trade, logistics, or supply chain management within a relevant industry.
5. Lead and participate in client engagements focused on implementing, configuring, and optimizing SAP S/4HANA International Trade functionalities, including: Foreign Trade (FT), Customs Management (CM), Legal Control (LC), Preference Management, Intrastat/Extrastat reporting, Sanctioned Party List (SPL) screening.
6. Conduct workshops to gather business requirements, analyze existing processes, and design solutions tailored to client needs.
7. Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA International Trade modules to meet specific business requirements.
8. Develop and deliver comprehensive training materials and knowledge transfer sessions to client teams.
9. Provide post-implementation support, including issue resolution, system enhancements, and ongoing optimization.
10. Stay up-to-date on the latest SAP S/4HANA International Trade functionalities, best practices, and regulatory changes.
11. Contribute to internal knowledge sharing initiatives and the development of methodologies and accelerators.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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