Job Description – Principal Consultant – SAP SD
Job Title: Principal Consultant – SAP SD
Experience: 8–12 Years
Location: Chandigarh
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Principal Consultant – SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) with strong expertise in end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading SAP SD solution design, configuration, implementation, enhancements, and production support across complex business environments.
The candidate should have strong functional expertise in pricing, billing, order management, delivery, shipping, and cross-functional SAP integrations. The role also involves stakeholder management, solution delivery, technical coordination, process optimisation, and mentoring junior consultants.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Lead the design, configuration, enhancement, and support of SAP SD solutions across end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
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Manage and provide functional expertise across Sales Order Management, Pricing, Billing, Delivery, Shipping, Returns, and Customer Master processes.
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Engage with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into functional and technical solutions.
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Design, configure, and support complex pricing procedures, billing processes, account determination, and revenue-related integrations.
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Ensure seamless integration of SAP SD with SAP MM, QM, PP, PS, and FI/CO modules.
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Manage and troubleshoot IDoc, EDI, and third-party system integrations.
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Perform root cause analysis and leverage ABAP debugging to investigate complex issues and validate system functionality.
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Prepare detailed functional specifications and coordinate RICEF object development with technical teams.
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Lead and participate in unit testing, integration testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and go-live activities.
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Drive business process standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Support SAP upgrades, transformation programmes, and SAP S/4HANA migration initiatives.
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Maintain functional documentation, solution designs, business process documents, and end-user training materials.
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Provide Level 3 (L3) production support and ensure timely resolution of critical business and system issues.
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Mentor junior consultants and provide functional guidance across implementation, enhancement, and support projects.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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8–12 years of relevant experience in SAP SD consulting, with strong expertise in end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
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Proven experience in SAP SD implementation, rollout, enhancement, and production support projects.
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Strong functional knowledge of pricing, billing, order fulfilment, logistics execution, and cross-functional integrations.
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Experience working with global SAP landscapes and complex business processes.
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Hands-on experience in SAP SD configuration and functional solution design.
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Good understanding of IDoc, EDI, RICEF objects, and ABAP debugging.
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Exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation projects is preferred.
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SAP SD certification will be an added advantage.