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 – IndiaEmployment Type: Full-Time / ContractExperience Level: 5+ YearsCore 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 Expertise1. 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.