EY Indirect Tax -- SAP Global Trade Senior Open Location 

United States, Alabama, Birmingham 

869443518

Job Summary:

The senior must be able to design and configure SAP GTS to meet client needs, requirements and expectations. A candidate must also be able to support client projects and our team of resources to deliver high-quality work products. You will collaborate and work with our global trade colleagues in other countries and regions to deliver SAP GTS technology solutions.

The role will require deep knowledge and experience designing, configuring, testing, and deploying SAP GTS technology solutions across a wide array of industries, including but not limited to: Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defense, Consumer Products & Retail, Technology, and durable goods Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support SAP GTS software implementation projects, working closely with technical implementation teams and consulting teams through major phases, including requirements, design, software configuration, system integration, testing, cutover and go-live.
• Help to ensure key project components are in place such as setting up appropriate project organization, a clear statement of requirements and benefits, planning and scheduling project activities, controlling the execution of project plans, managing risk and quality, configuration management, and change control
• Throughout an SAP GTS software implementation, the senior is responsible for:
  • Supporting project work streams and associated resources and deliverables
  • Collaborating and participating in functional and process requirement workshops with clients to define business, process and functional/data requirements related to global trade operations (imports, exports and localization requirements)
  • Supporting and participating in SAP GTS business and technical solution design workshops
  • Developing software implementation work products and deliverables
  • Configuring various aspects of SAP GTS functional modules and processes
  • Providing training to support end users and other key stakeholders on deployed functionality
• Understand full suite of EY global trade service offerings and able to present to clients.
• Keep informed of current global customs/trade developments and effectively apply knowledge to client situations.
• Understand and keep informed of new SAP GTS functionalities to be applied as a client solution.

Qualifications, Education and Certification:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, International Business or a related field; a master's degree or JD highly preferred. Candidates possessing a US Customs Brokers license will be considered.
• Approximately three or more years of related work experience in industry, a professional services firm, a Fortune 500 company or a major importer is helpful.
• Proven experience (+4 years) in SAP GTS software implementation projects
• Deep technical knowledge in configuring and testing SAP GTS.
• Proficiency in a technology-enabled environment – experience with trade automation, global trade management systems/software and data analytic tools is highly sought after.
• Foreign language capabilities highly encouraged.
• Travel likely to be required; percentage will depend on location, skill set and individual projects.
• Independently coaches, mentors and motivates project teams to influence a positive, accountable and collaborative approach.
• Effectively communicates project expectations to all team members and stakeholders, including business representatives, partners, customers and consultants.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.