Solution Architect - SAP SD

Job Title : SAP SD Solution Architect

Location : Bangalore (Hybrid)

Experience : 10+ Years

Joining : Immediate Joiners Preferred

Role & Responsibilities :

The SAP SD Solution Architect will be responsible for designing, architecting, and delivering end-to-end SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) solutions across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments.

The role involves leading solution architecture, driving Order-to-Cash (O2C) transformations, integrating SAP with enterprise applications, and ensuring scalable, Clean Core-compliant implementations aligned with business objectives.

Technical Skills & Expertise :

SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) :

i. SAP SD

ii. Order-to-Cash (O2C)

iii. Sales Order Management

iv. Pricing & Condition Technique

v. Billing

vi. Shipping & Delivery

vii. Credit Management

viii. Returns Management

ix. Output Management

x. Partner Determination

xi. Availability Check (ATP)

SAP S/4HANA :

i. SAP S/4HANA

ii. SAP ECC

iii. SAP SD on S/4HANA

iv. SAP Fiori

v. CDS Views

vi. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

vii. Clean Core Architecture

viii. SAP Activate Methodology

- SAP Development & Enhancements :

i. RICEFW Objects

ii. ABAP Enhancements

iii. User Exits

iv. BAdIs

v. Enhancement Framework

vi. Functional Specifications

vii. Technical Design Collaboration

- Integration Technologies :

i. IDoc

ii. OData Services

iii. REST APIs

iv. SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration)

v. Web Services

vi. SAP PI/PO (Preferred)

vii. Third-Party System Integration

- Architecture & Solution Design :

i. Enterprise Solution Architecture

ii. Business Process Design

iii. Solution Blueprinting

iv. System Integration

v. Digital Transformation

vi. Process Optimization

vii. SAP Best Practices

- Project Delivery :

i. SAP Implementation

ii. SAP Rollouts

iii. SAP Migration

iv. SAP S/4HANA Transformation

v. Production Support

vi. Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

- Leadership & Governance :

i. Architecture Governance

ii. Stakeholder Management

iii. Client Consulting

iv. Cross-functional Leadership

v. Team Mentoring

vi. Solution Reviews

vii. Risk & Issue Management

Preferred Candidate Profile :

- Solution Architecture :

- Design and architect end-to-end SAP SD solutions aligned with business and enterprise architecture objectives.

- Lead Order-to-Cash (O2C) transformation initiatives across SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA landscapes.

- Define scalable, secure, and Clean Core-compliant SAP solutions using SAP best practices.

- Prepare solution blueprints, architecture documentation, and technical roadmaps.

- SAP SD Functional Expertise :

- Configure and optimize SAP SD processes including sales orders, pricing, billing, shipping, deliveries, and output management.

- Drive business process improvements and solution enhancements across the O2C lifecycle.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable SAP solutions.

- Ensure seamless integration between SAP SD and other SAP modules such as MM, FI, WM, and PP.

- Integration & Technical Collaboration :

- Design and support integrations using IDoc, OData, REST APIs, SAP CPI, and other middleware technologies.

- Collaborate with ABAP teams on RICEFW development, BAdIs, User Exits, and custom enhancements.

- Ensure technical solutions align with SAP architecture standards and Clean Core principles.

- Support API strategy, interface design, and system interoperability.

- SAP S/4HANA Transformation :

- Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, and upgrade initiatives.

- Drive adoption of SAP Fiori applications, CDS Views, and SAP BTP services.

- Recommend modernization strategies aligned with SAP's digital transformation roadmap.

- Ensure high-quality delivery across implementation, rollout, and enhancement projects.

- Leadership & Stakeholder Management :

- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to project teams.

- Conduct architecture reviews, solution validations, and design workshops.

- Mentor SAP consultants and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

- Engage with business leaders and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

Mandatory Skills :

- 10+ years of experience in SAP SD, with significant experience as a Solution Architect.

- Strong expertise in SAP SD and Order-to-Cash (O2C) business processes.

- Hands-on experience with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA implementations.

- Strong knowledge of Pricing, Output Management, and SAP SD configuration.

- Experience with RICEFW, ABAP Enhancements, BAdIs, and User Exits.

- Expertise in integration technologies including IDoc, OData, REST APIs, and SAP CPI.

- Experience with SAP Fiori, CDS Views, SAP BTP, and Clean Core Architecture.

- Excellent communication, consulting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have :

- SAP Certified Application Associate - Sales (SAP SD) or SAP S/4HANA certifications.

- Experience with SAP PI/PO, Event Mesh, or Integration Suite.

- Knowledge of SAP EWM, SAP TM, GTS, or CRM integrations.

- Experience leading global SAP rollout and digital transformation programs.

- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and SAP Activate.

- Exposure to AI-enabled SAP solutions, automation, or analytics on SAP BTP