SAP GLOBAL TRADE Services

Contract Duration: • • 12 Months (with option to extend) Location: India / United Kingdom / Netherlands (100% Remote) Engagement:Contractor Start Date:As soon as possible Mode: Remote with overlap to EU/UK time zones Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) Developer to support an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) process and subsequently commit to the delivery of a full SAP GTS implementation project. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in SAP GTS, hands-on development capability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with business and technical teams across geographies. The successful candidate will play a critical dual role: 1. Pre-project phase:Provide technical input, solution recommendations, estimations, and documentation to support the RFP. 1. Project execution phase: Lead the technical build of SAP GTS components, integrations, and enhancements through go-live. Key Responsibilities • Provide expert SAP GTS insights, solution options, and technical feasibility assessments. • Participate in workshops and requirement-gathering sessions. • Prepare solution design inputs, technical estimations, and delivery approaches for the RFP response. • Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies in proposed solutions. • Support architecture discussions and integrate SAP GTS into the wider technology landscape (ERP/S4, logistics, compliance tools, customs systems, etc.). Project Delivery (Post-Award) • Lead end-to-end SAP GTS development including configuration, BAdI implementations, user exits, enhancements, and custom objects. • Work closely with functional consultants to translate business requirements into technical solutions. • Develop and maintain customs, compliance, and trade preference functionalities. • Implement interfaces between SAP GTS and SAP ERP/S4HANA using IDoc, RFC, BAPI, CPI, or PI/PO. • Conduct unit testing, support SIT/UAT, and participate in defect resolution. • Produce high-quality technical documentation and contribute to project governance. • Provide post-go-live hypercare support. • Ensure compliance with global trade regulations and corporate security policies. --- Required Skills & Experience • 8+ years of hands-on SAP development experience • • , with a minimum • 5 years in SAP GTS • • . • Strong expertise in SAP GTS 11.0 / S/4HANA International Trade modules such as: • Compliance Management • Customs Management • Trade Preference • Sanctioned Party List (SPL) screening • Proficiency in • • ABAP • • development, including OO ABAP, enhancements, BAdIs, user exits, and custom function modules. • Experience with • • integration technologies • • : IDoc, BAPI, RFC, OData, SAP PI/PO, or SAP Cloud Integration (CPI). • Strong debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting skills. • Experience in large-scale SAP GTS implementations or upgrades. • Ability to work independently in a remote environment across multiple time zones. • Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting RFPs or pre-sales technical work. • Exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation projects. • Experience with global trade compliance regulations and customs processes. • Certification in SAP GTS is a plus. • Prior experience in multinational project environments. Engagement Model • • • 100% remote working • • with expected alignment to UK/EU working hours as needed. • Candidate must be able to commit to a • • full 12-month contract • • covering both the RFP phase and the project delivery phase. • Occasional travel may be requested (but not mandatory).