Japanese-speaking SAP Functional Consultant

We are seeking highly skilled Japanese-speaking SAP Functional Consultants to join our remote team in India. The ideal candidates should have deep functional expertise, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience on SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) Module. The role involves driving end-to-end SAP implementations, ensuring alignment with business processes, and delivering seamless integration across systems.

Location: Remote – India

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Core Requirements

• Professional language proficiency in the Japanese language.
• At least 5 years of experience working on SAP projects.
• Specialized in design and configuration of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
• Expertise in SAP processes like Order to Cash (OTC) and Procure to Pay (PTP).
• Preferred experience in SAP S/4HANA.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong experience with SAP SD user exits for sales order, delivery, and billing.
• Good knowledge of SD pricing, account assignment, and revenue recognition processes.
• Ability to debug ABAP and collaborate with technical teams.
• Proficient in SAP SD configurations and integration with other SAP modules.
• Experience in writing functional and technical specifications for ABAP custom programs and interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with intercompany postings, pro forma invoices, and SAP iDocs for order induction.
• Project management experience in SAP implementations with external system integrations (experience with Apple PLC preferred).
• Ability to understand new business strategies and recommend automated solutions to support them.
• Skilled in presenting system designs and solutions to business users (audience size: 10–20 people).
• Proven ability to implement solutions within predefined budget, scope, and timelines.
• Experience collaborating with regional business teams to define scope, gather requirements, and deliver solutions.
• Strong capability in conceptual and detailed design to meet business needs.
• Experience in writing specifications, testing, and final product rollout.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in working with cross-functional, global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional designs.
• Configure, test, and deploy SAP solutions for assigned modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and performance optimization.
• Conduct workshops, training, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Manage incidents, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare detailed documentation — including design documents, configuration guides, and test scripts.

Role-Specific Expertise

1. SAP Functional Consultant – Order to Cash (OTC / SD)

• Deep expertise in SAP SD module: sales order management, delivery, billing, pricing, and shipping.
• Integration experience with MM, FI, WM, and Ariba.
• Knowledge of credit management and third-party order processing.
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end OTC implementations and production support.

2. SAP Functional Consultant – Procure to Pay (PTP)

• Proficient in SAP MM with focus on procurement, vendor management, and invoice verification.
• Understanding of Procure-to-Pay workflows and automation.
• Integration knowledge with FI/CO and Ariba.

3. SAP Ariba Functional Consultant

• Experience with Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management, and Procurement modules.
• Integration experience with SAP ECC/S/4HANA.
• Familiar with Ariba Network, Cloud Integration Gateway, and supplier enablement.

4. SAP Functional Consultant – Japanese Speaker

• Proficiency in Japanese and English.
• Experience in any SAP module (preferably SD/MM/FI).
• Serve as a bridge between Japanese clients and global SAP teams.
• Ability to prepare bilingual documentation and functional specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant SAP consulting experience.
• SAP certification in the relevant module preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to deliver SAP projects independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in S/4HANA environments.
• Exposure to Agile delivery models.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong coordination across business, technical, and offshore teams.

Why Join Us

• 100% remote opportunity within India.
• Work on global SAP transformation projects.
• Collaborate with industry-leading SAP professionals.
• Continuous learning and certification opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and flexible work culture.