Advanced Specialist, Trade Compliance

Company: Celanese
Location:  Hyderabad, India
Job Title: Global Trade SAP GTS Super User

Job Architecture Title: Sr Specialist, IT Relationship Management
Department: Global Trade Compliance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Celanese, a global leader in specialty materials and chemical production, is seeking a highly skilled Global Trade SAP GTS Super User to join our team. This role will support our global trade operations by leveraging deep expertise in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS), international trade compliance, data reporting, and Microsoft SharePoint site management. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring seamless execution of trade processes, compliance with regulations, and optimization of SAP GTS functionalities to support Celanese's supply chain objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary super user for SAP GTS, managing day-to-day operations, troubleshooting issues, and providing end-user support to the global trade team.
• Act as team member in projects with the responsibility to design new trade compliance processes.
• Perform testing of IT changes in S4 and SAP GTS
• Translate Trade Compliance requirements into IT language
• Validate existing processes and forms in SAP S4 and GTS  
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations (e.g., customs, export/import controls, sanctions) maintaining GTS settings for global operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, logistics, IT) to integrate SAP GTS with SAP S4 HANA and other systems for efficient trade processes.
• Maintain and update master data, within SAP GTS.
• Design and maintain data reports using SAP GTS and other tools to provide actionable insights on trade compliance, performance metrics, and process efficiency.
• Manage and update Microsoft SharePoint sites to facilitate collaboration, document storage, and communication for trade-related projects and workflows.
• Conduct training sessions for internal teams to enhance GTS adoption, data reporting capabilities, and SharePoint proficiency across Celanese's operations.
• Analyze trade processes to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and implement best practices using SAP S4 and GTS capabilities.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to trade compliance and system performance using data reporting tools.
• Liaise with external partners (e.g., customs brokers, regulatory bodies) to ensure accurate and timely trade documentation and filings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in global trade compliance and SAP GTS as a super user.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP GTS modules (Compliance, Customs Management, Trade Preference) and integration with SAP ECC/S4 HANA.
• Proven experience in data reporting, including generating and analyzing reports using SAP tools or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in managing Microsoft SharePoint sites for collaboration, document management, and workflow tracking.
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations, including customs procedures, export controls, and free trade agreements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex trade scenarios within SAP GTS.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP Fiori apps for trade management.
• Familiarity with trade automation tools and broker integration processes.
• Prior experience in the chemical or manufacturing
• Knowledge in SAP GTS customizing