Application Lead

Project Role :Application Lead

Project Role Description :Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills :SAP for Retail

Good to have skills :NAMinimum
5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :15 years full time education
Summary:We are seeking an experienced SAP AFS / SAP Retail consultant to support SAP implementation and support initiatives in the fashion and apparel sector. The ideal candidate will have strong functional knowledge of SAP AFS or SAP Retail solutions and deep domain expertise in the fashion industry, including seasonal planning, procurement, supply chain, and retail operations. This role will be pivotal in bridging business needs with technical execution, ensuring delivery of scalable SAP solutions tailored to the fashion retail landscape.
Roles & Responsibilities:Support the SAP AFS / SAP Retail project streams including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Work with a cross-functional SAP team (onshore/offshore), ensuring delivery timelines and quality. Perform integration between SAP modules (MM, SD, FI, etc.) and third-party fashion systems (e.g., PLM, POS, eCommerce). Ensure SAP solutions are aligned with seasonal cycles, fashion forecasting, and fast-moving inventory needs. Prepare and maintain documentation:business blueprints, functional specs, and user manuals. Conduct user training and support change management across retail and corporate teams. Collaborate with SAP Basis and ABAP teams for technical enhancements and performance tuning. Ensure compliance with industry best practices, GDPR, and internal IT governance. Strong knowledge of fashion retail business processes:merchandising, seasonal planning, procurement, allocation, and replenishment. Familiarity with fashion retail KPIs, markdown strategies, omni-channel sales, and product life cycle management.Professional & Technical Experience:Experience integrating SAP with retail systems such as PLM, POS, WMS, and eCommerce platforms. Hands-on experience in configuring SAP SD/MM/IS-Retail or AFS functionalities. Strong communication and presentation skills. SAP certification (desirable but not mandatory).Additional InformationMinimum 4 years of experience with SAP Retail, with at least 2 full lifecycle implementations as an SAP consultant. A 15 years full time education is required.Qualification
15 years full time education