SAP Sales & Distribution Expert
Join Kering in Milan as a SAP Sales & Distribution Expert. Drive the Order-to-Cash process and support global ERP implementation in a leading luxury group.
Overview
Kering is a prestigious global luxury conglomerate, renowned for nurturing an array of iconic brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta. As a leader in the fashion industry, Kering is committed to excellence, sustainability, and cultural enrichment, offering employees an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. The company is dedicated to fostering talent and providing opportunities for professional growth within its diverse and inclusive workplace.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Order-to-Cash (O2C) process across sales contract, sales order, delivery, shipment, billing, and revenue posting.
- Participate in fit/gap analysis and detailed design phases, preparing documentation and facilitating workshops with business stakeholders.
- Configure the SAP SD module and maintain technical and functional documentation.
- Coordinate the development of interfaces and enhancements with delivery teams, suppliers, developers, and colleagues.
- Test future-state business solutions and manage internal tools for testing and documentation.
- Assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), addressing issues and securing final sign-off.
- Collaborate with the adoption team to create training materials and deliver end-user training sessions.
- Provide hypercare support and facilitate the transition to Application Management Services (AMS).
- Handle L3 escalation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement backlog.
- Ensure proper documentation, enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls, maintain audit readiness, and safeguard performance and regression standards.
- Work closely with colleagues from other Kering Technology domains, contributing to a collaborative service-oriented environment.
- Regularly communicate progress, challenges, and proposed solutions to ensure alignment and successful delivery of projects and assignments.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in SAP ERP projects, including at least two deployments or major rollouts; international project exposure is a plus.
- Strong expertise in SD ordering, pricing, billing, and credit management.
- Solid understanding of sales and distribution processes within the luxury and retail industry.
- Experience with SAP FMS; S/4HANA experience is a plus.
- Experience with traditional waterfall project methodologies.
- Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
Skills
Experience
5+ years of experience in SAP ERP projects, including at least two deployments or major rollouts.
Benefits
Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with endless possibilities to learn and grow. The company is committed to fostering internal mobility and promoting leadership skills, ensuring every employee can reach their full potential. Kering is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities in employment.
Culture
Kering is a global luxury group that values creativity, excellence, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging employees to express their talents and adapt to a changing world. Kering promotes a collaborative and service-oriented environment, where innovation and growth are key priorities.