Associate Architect - SAP SD

The SAP SD Consultant is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation and support of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) solutions. The role focuses on end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions, supporting implementations and global template roll outs, and driving process optimization through stakeholder collaboration, fit-to-standard approaches and integration with other SAP modules and external systems. Key Responsibility: Lead the design, configuration and deployment of SAP SD solutions, including hands-on customizing in SPRO. Manage end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, including inquiry, quotation, sales order processing, delivery, picking, packing, post goods issue (PGI), billing and returns Configure and support key SD functions such as pricing and condition technique, sales document types, item and schedule-line categories, copy control, partner determination, output determination and text determination. Configure shipping and logistics execution processes, including delivery processing, route determination, shipping point determination, availability checks and integration with warehouse operations. Implement and support billing scenarios including standard billing, credit/debit memos, cancellations, intercompany sales, consignment and third-party sales processes, as applicable. Work on credit management, customer account determination, revenue account determination, taxes, rebates/condition contract management and relevant financial postings. Manage customer and business partner master data, customer-material information records, material-related sales views and data quality requirements. Integrate SAP SD with FI/CO, MM, PP, WM/EWM and other relevant SAP components to ensure seamless end-to-end business process flows. Conduct requirement gathering, business process workshops, fit-gap analysis and solution design; translate business needs into functional specifications. Support end-to-end implementations, roll outs, upgrades and application maintenance across regions and business units. Prepare and execute unit, system integration and user acceptance testing (SIT/UAT); manage defect analysis, resolution, retesting and deployment readiness. Provide production support, root-cause analysis and incident resolution; identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization. Support data migration, cleansing and validation for customer, material and open sales transaction data using relevant SAP tools and migration approaches. Coordinate with technical teams on enhancements, reports, forms, interfaces, IDocs, EDI, APIs and middleware integrations such as SAP CPI/PI/PO. Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, training materials and knowledge-transfer documentation. Preferred Skills: Experience with SAP S/4HANA Sales, including Business Partner approach, Fiori applications and relevant simplification changes. Knowledge of S/4HANA output management, aATP, FSCM Credit Management and condition contract management is an advantage. Experience with SAP Activate, Fit-to-Standard workshops and global template deployments. SAP SD or SAP S/4HANA Sales certification preferred. Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to lead solution discussions and process-improvement initiatives. Requirements 10+ years of hands-on SAP SD experience, including strong configuration and implementation expertise. Strong understanding of end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes and related business operations. Hands-on configuration experience in pricing/condition technique, sales order management, delivery, shipping, billing, returns, copy control and partner determination. Experience with availability check (ATP), credit management, output determination, account determination and tax determination. Experience integrating SAP SD with FI/CO and logistics/supply-chain modules such as MM, PP and WM/EWM. Experience in at least one or more full-cycle SAP implementation, rollout, upgrade or application support projects. Hands-on experience in requirement gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, configuration, SIT/UAT, defect resolution and production support. Working knowledge of IDocs, EDI, APIs and middleware integrations such as SAP CPI/PI/PO. Good understanding of SAP SD master data, key data structures, tables and document flow. Ability to prepare functional specifications and work effectively with ABAP, integration, data and testing teams.