Principal Consultant - SD

• City : Mohali
• State : Punjab (IN-PB)
• Country : India (IN)
• Requisition Number: 48965
• Job Description: Senior SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) Consultant

Job Title

Senior SAP SD Consultant

Role Purpose

The Senior SAP SD Consultant serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for SAP Sales & Distribution (SD), responsible for designing, implementing, enhancing, and supporting end-to-end Order-to-Cash (OTC) solutions. This role partners with business stakeholders to optimize sales, logistics, and billing processes while ensuring seamless integration across the SAP landscape.

The consultant drives process standardization, automation, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging deep SAP SD expertise to deliver scalable, efficient, and business-aligned solutions that support organizational growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

SAP SD Solution Design & Delivery

Lead the design, configuration, enhancement, and support of SAP SD solutions across the Order-to-Cash (OTC) lifecycle.

Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP solutions aligned with business objectives.

Design and implement solutions supporting

Delivery Processing

Shipping and Transportation

Billing and Invoicing

Customer Master Data Management

Recommend best practices and drive standardization of SAP SD processes across the organization.

Order-to-Cash (OTC) Process Management

• Serve as the functional lead for OTC business processes and solution enhancements.
• Optimize sales fulfillment, pricing, billing, and logistics execution processes.
• Support revenue-generating business operations by ensuring efficient end-to-end order processing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process simplification, automation, and operational efficiency.

Pricing, Billing & Revenue Management

• Design and support complex pricing procedures, condition techniques, and pricing determination processes.
• Configure and maintain rebate structures, discounts, surcharges, and promotional pricing models.
• Support billing, invoicing, account determination, and revenue-related integration requirements.
• Ensure compliance with business policies and financial controls related to sales and revenue processes.

Cross-Functional Integration

Ensure seamless integration between SAP SD and other SAP modules, including:

SAP MM (Materials Management)

SAP QM (Quality Management)

SAP PP (Production Planning)

SAP PS (Project Systems)

• SAP FI/CO (Financial Accounting and Controlling)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated business solutions.
• Support end-to-end process flows spanning sales, procurement, production, logistics, and finance functions.

Integration & Interface Management

Design, support, and troubleshoot integrations involving

IDocs

EDI Interfaces

Third-Party Applications

Middleware Platforms

• External Customer and Vendor Systems
• Ensure stable and secure information exchange across enterprise applications.
• Work with technical teams to resolve integration issues and improve interface performance.

Technical Analysis & Development Support

• Perform detailed root cause analysis of complex business and technical issues.
• Utilize ABAP debugging skills to validate system behavior and identify defects.
• Develop comprehensive functional specifications for system enhancements.
• Coordinate RICEF (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows) development with technical teams.
• Validate technical solutions against business requirements.

Testing & Deployment Support

Lead testing activities throughout project and enhancement lifecycles.

Prepare and execute

System Integration Testing (SIT)

Regression Testing

Coordinate defect remediation and testing sign-off activities.

Support deployment planning, cutover execution, and post-go-live stabilization activities.

Production Support & Incident Management

• Provide Level 3 functional support for SAP SD production environments.
• Investigate and resolve high-priority incidents, defects, and application issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of service requests in accordance with defined SLAs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to reduce recurring issues.

Documentation, Governance & Knowledge Sharing

Develop and maintain

Business Process Documentation

Functional Specifications

Solution Design Documents

Configuration Documentation

Training Materials

Knowledge Base Articles

Support audit, compliance, governance, and change management processes.

Ensure documentation standards are maintained across projects and support activities.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor junior consultants and team members.
• Provide functional leadership during projects, enhancements, and support engagements.
• Share best practices and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams.
• Support capability development within the SAP practice.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Make data-driven decisions that improve business outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Collaborate effectively with business, technology, and leadership teams.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Adapt effectively to changing business priorities and transformation initiatives.
• Promote continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

Technical Competencies

SAP SD Functional Expertise

SAP Sales & Distribution (SD)

Order-to-Cash (OTC) Processes

Sales Order Management

Delivery Processing

Shipping and Transportation Management

Billing and Invoicing

Returns Management

Customer Master Data Management

Pricing & Revenue Management

Pricing Procedures

Condition Technique

Rebate Management

Discounts and Promotions

Billing Configuration

Revenue-Related Processes

SD-FI Account Determination

Integration Knowledge

SAP MM Integration

SAP QM Integration

SAP PP Integration

SAP PS Integration

SAP FI/CO Integration

Logistics and Inventory Integration

End-to-End Business Process Integration

Interface & Middleware Technologies

IDoc Processing

EDI Integrations

Third-Party System Integrations

API and Middleware Concepts

Data Exchange and Interface Monitoring

Technical & Analytical Skills

ABAP Debugging

Technical Analysis and Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Functional Specification Development

RICEF Design and Management

Testing & Support

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Regression Testing

Production Support

Incident and Problem Management

Change and Release Management

Preferred Technical Expertise

SAP S/4HANA Sales and Distribution

SAP Fiori Applications

SAP Business Partner Concept

SAP Advanced ATP (aATP)

SAP Transportation and Logistics Integration

SAP Credit Management Exposure

SAP Global Trade Management Integration

Education & Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

SAP SD Certification is considered an advantage.

Experience

8 to 12 years of SAP SD consulting experience with strong expertise in Order-to-Cash processes.

Proven experience delivering SAP SD implementation, enhancement, rollout, and support projects.

Extensive experience in

Pricing Configuration

Billing and Invoicing

Order Fulfillment

Shipping and Logistics Execution

Cross-Functional SAP Integrations

• Experience supporting global SAP landscapes and complex multinational business operations.
• Strong exposure to SAP transformation and business process optimization initiatives.
• Experience leading functional workstreams and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA transformation programs is preferred.

Key Competencies

Functional Competencies

SAP SD & OTC Process Expertise

Solution Design & Business Process Optimization

Pricing & Billing Management

Cross-Module Integration Management

Testing & Quality Assurance

Production Support Excellence

Leadership Competencies

Functional Leadership & Mentoring

Stakeholder & Business Partner Management

Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making

Collaboration & Team Development

Change & Release Management

Professional Competencies

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Communication & Presentation Skills

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Customer-Focused Mindset

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certified Application Associate – Sales and Distribution.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Sales transformation projects.
• Exposure to global manufacturing, trading, agriculture, consumer goods, or supply chain industries.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise SAP programs.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and SAP Activate methodologies.
• Experience mentoring junior consultants and leading distributed teams.

Success Measures

Successful delivery of SAP SD enhancements, projects, and transformation initiatives.

High availability and performance of OTC business processes.

Timely resolution of production incidents and service requests.

Improved efficiency in pricing, billing, and order fulfillment processes.

Strong adoption of standardized business processes and best practices.

Effective cross-functional integration across SAP and non-SAP systems.

Positive stakeholder feedback and business partner satisfaction.

Continuous improvement in operational efficiency, automation, and process optimization.

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