We’re looking for a SAP Functional Consultant – SAP CAR to join our SAP Retail and Analytics team.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Configuration

• Analyse business requirements and design end-to-end SAP CAR solutions in line with SAP best practices.
  
• Configure POSDTA, UDF, SAP Fiori applications, and other CAR modules.
  
• Develop and deliver functional designs for integrations via SAP PI/PO and IDocs.
  
• Implement enhancements using BADIs, BAPIs, and user exits to meet unique business needs while maintaining system integrity.
  

Integration & Data Management

• Coordinate and manage integration between SAP CAR, SAP Retail/S/4HANA/ECC, and third-party POS or eCommerce systems.
  
• Ensure accurate data mapping, validation, and processing of sales, returns, promotions, and inventory movements.
  
• Manage inbound and outbound IDoc processing, troubleshoot mapping issues, and maintain data quality across systems.
  

Process Optimization & Quality Assurance

• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve system performance and data accuracy.
  
• Lead and execute SIT, UAT, and regression testing cycles, managing defect resolution and sign-off.
  
• Oversee batch job management across SAP CAR, Control-M, and related services.
  

Support & Governance

• Lead incident resolution, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
  
• Collaborate closely with business teams, developers, and project managers to deliver on milestones.
  
• Prepare functional documentation, process manuals, and conduct user training sessions.
  
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, audit, and governance standards.
  

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 8–10 years of SAP functional consulting experience, including 5+ years in SAP CAR and SAP IS-Retail.
  
• Hands-on involvement in at least one or two full lifecycle POS integration or implementation projects leveraging SAP CAR.
  
• Strong working knowledge of POSDTA, POSDM, SAP ECC, and S/4HANA.
  
• Experience with Demand Data Foundation (DDF) and Unified Demand Forecast (UDF).
  
• Deep experience with IDoc configuration, partner profiles, ALE/EDI integration, and troubleshooting.
  
• Practical use of BADIs, BAPIs, and user exits for system enhancements.
  
• Ability to translate business needs into clear functional designs and collaborate with ABAP and Fiori developers.
  

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of SAP IS-Retail processes (sales audit, returns, promotions, markdowns, inventory).
  
• Strong background in SAP PI/PO integration for POS data exchange.
  
• Familiarity with master and transactional data mapping across POS, CAR, and Retail systems.
  
• Knowledge of batch job scheduling, data services, and dependency management.
  
• Advantageous: proficiency in SQL and SAP reporting tools for backend validation and analytics.
  

Process & Delivery

• Skilled in requirements gathering, process mapping, and SAP solution design.
  
• Experienced in both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
  
• Proficient in defect management tools such as JIRA and HP ALM.
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  
• SAP CAR or SAP Retail certification preferred.