Global Tech Process Expert - SAP SD/MM & Intercompany (H/F)

Pernod Ricard SA
 

LEAP is one of the major transformation programs currently at Pernod Ricard. It is focused on designing and building our future-proof ERP system, enabling the harmonization of all transactional processes across the Group. As part of this large-scale transformation program, the Global Tech Process Expert – SAP SD/MM & Intercompany will play a critical role in ensuring that Order-to-Cash (SD), Procure-to-Pay (MM), Intercompany processes and API-based integrations are accurately defined, designed, developed, and implemented within the SAP S/4HANA Private Edition landscape. This role requires deep expertise in SAP SD and MM modules, strong knowledge of intercompany flows (including Advanced Intercompany), and solid experience in API-based integrations, from both business and technology perspectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Design

• Act as a subject matter expert for SAP SD/MM processes, intercompany flows and API-based integrations.

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Finance, logistics and IT stakeholders to understand, challenge and translate functional requirements into robust and scalable SAP solutions.

• Contribute to the design of end-to-end intercompany processes, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay (standard and Advanced Intercompany).

• Ensure consistency and integration across modules (SD, MM, FI/CO, TM, WMS, PP-PI, QM).

• Define integration patterns using APIs (synchronous/asynchronous) to connect SAP with external applications through a centralized middleware.

• Contribute to documenting user stories and detailed functional specifications including processes, data models, interfaces and API contracts (payloads, endpoints, error handling).

• Secure convergence (standardization & harmonization) while fostering automation, scalability and data reliability.

• Stay up to date with SAP best practices, S/4HANA innovations and API-first integration strategies.

Build & Test

• Contribute to the documentation of use cases, test scenarios, test scripts and data migration strategy.

• Configure and customize SAP S/4HANA SD/MM functionalities including sales, billing, procurement and intercompany flows.

• Design and validate SAP standard APIs (OData, SOAP) and custom APIs via SAP Integration Suite / middleware.

• Work closely with development teams to implement and secure RICEFW objects and API integrations.

• Ensure proper end-to-end integration testing via APIs across SD, MM, FI and logistics systems.

• Support and lead testing phases (unit testing, integration testing, UAT).

• Ensure data integrity, consistency and performance of API integrations.

• Support the definition and execution of cut-over strategy.

Training & Roll-Out

• Contribute to training material documentation and deliver sessions to key users.

• Support roll-out strategy and deployment across entities, ensuring integration readiness.

Post Go-Live / Hypercare

• Support post go-live activities from both functional and technical perspectives.

• Monitor API integrations, interfaces and message flows in production.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system or integration issues.

• Support business teams to stabilize processes and ensure adoption.

Project Management

• Report on activities within the Program Management framework.

• Anticipate risks, identify deviations and propose mitigation actions.

• Ensure delivery aligns with timeline, quality and budget expectations.

• Promote CORE model solutions and SAP best practices.

Key Interactions

• Strong interactions with Supply Chain, Finance, IT teams, integration partners and external platforms (3PL, carriers).

• Facilitate workshops, design sessions and decision-making forums.

• Drive alignment on intercompany and integration design.

• Ensure strong documentation discipline and transparent communication.