Hybrid/Garching near Munich
Join Amer Sports as an IT Solution Architect – SAP Sales – Fashion Industry and help shape the future of sales processes across our global portfolio of iconic sports and outdoor brands.
You will be part of a highly skilled in-house SAP team driving innovation and leading our transformation from ECC to SAP S/4HANA at global scale. Working closely with business stakeholders, international IT teams and external partners, you will design scalable, harmonized and clean-core SAP solutions that support our brands, regions and evolving channel landscape.
The role combines deep SAP Sales expertise with an understanding of how B2B and D2C processes connect across an omnichannel environment. It is ideal for candidates from Fashion, Sportswear, Apparel, Footwear or Consumer Goods who can think end-to-end and translate business needs into robust SAP solution architecture.
Solution Design Ownership & Governance
- Own end‑to‑end functional and solution architecture for SAP Sales processes across Amer Sports collaborate with Omnichannel teams for seamless integration
- Act as a key solution authority, defining, governing, and approving solution designs in line with SAP standards, clean‑core principles, and global IT governance
- Ensure seamless end‑to‑end process integration across Sales, Logistics, Finance, Retail, and E‑Commerce
IT Process Design & Transformation
- Play a leading role in global Sales initiatives and major transformation programs, including the ECC to S/4HANA journey
- Drive alignment between business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and external partners
- Set quality standards for functional specifications and oversee their execution to ensure scalable, robust, and globally reusable solutions
SAP S/4HANA Functional & Solution Architecture
- Lead functional design and configuration of SAP Sales in SAP S/4HANA for complex fashion and vertical business scenarios
- Provide thought leadership for advanced Sales processes, proactively managing cross‑module dependencies and architectural impacts
- Guide teams toward harmonized, future‑ready Sales solutions while balancing standardization with brand and regional needs
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure enterprise‑level stability and reliability of SAP Sales solutions in close collaboration with the support organization
- Mentor and guide support teams, driving continuous improvement in quality and efficiency
- Serve as a recognized subject‑matter expert and sparring partner for SAP Sales and Omnichannel solutions globally
Retail & E‑Commerce Omnichannel Enablement
- Maintain a sound understanding of Retail, E‑Commerce, and omnichannel business processes to ensure end-to-end integration across B2B, Retail, and Digital channels.
- Strong collaboration with Omnichannel teams to ensure SAP Sales solutions are aligned with cross-channel requirements and support seamless end-to-end processes across B2B, Retail and Digital channels.
- Consider Retail and omnichannel requirements when designing SAP Sales solutions, supporting scenarios such as click & collect, ship-from-store, and cross-channel fulfillment where relevant.
- Familiarity with SAP CAR capabilities, including POSDTA, AMR, OAA, and OPP, is considered beneficial for understanding omnichannel solution architectures but is not a mandatory requirement for the role
- You bring hands-on experience incl. configuration expertise in SAP Sales and Order-to-Cash
- You understand SAP SD end-to-end, including sales order processing, ATP and backorder processing, pricing, output management, customer master data, SAP Fiori and integration with Logistics and Finance.
- You are familiar with B2B (Wholesale) sales processes and can connect them with D2C (Retail and E-Commerce) requirements in an integrated omnichannel landscape.
- Experience in Fashion, Sportswear, Apparel, Footwear or Consumer Goods would be a strong advantage, especially if you understand seasonal product lifecycles, customer allocations, inventory visibility and global distribution processes.
- You have technical understanding of SAP Solution architectures, integrations, data flows and IDoc processing to work confidently with development and integration teams.
- You are experienced in guiding external partners and system integrators, ensuring their contributions align with solution design standards, business priorities and delivery expectations.
- You enjoy working in agile, hybrid or product-oriented environments and bring strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Knowledge of Retail and E-Commerce processes, SAP CAR capabilities such as POSDTA, AMR, OAA and OPP are welcome, but not mandatory.
- You are curious about emerging technologies, including AI-enabled business solutions, intelligent automation, analytics and digital innovation within the SAP ecosystem.
- You communicate confidently in English, take ownership of your topics and are open to occasional travel to other Amer Sports locations.
With us, you’ll inspire others to embrace the joy of sports while connecting with a global network of passionate individuals. We foster a dynamic and supportive culture that empowers you to innovate, grow professionally, and pursue your passion for both sports and the outdoors.
- Meaningful projects: Contribute to interesting projects with dedicated teams, making a real impact and driving positive change.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible working hours and the option for mobile working or a home office setup.
- Active lifestyle: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with a wide range of sports opportunities and access to our on-site gym.
- Financial security: Secure your financial future with subsidies for our company pension plan and employee profit-sharing plan.
- Discounts on quality products: Benefit from compelling discounts on our own-brand products (including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Peak Performance, and more).
- Commute with ease: Simplify your daily commute with benefits for public transportation.
- Job bike program: Choose a more sustainable commute with our job bike program, and experience the physical and mental health benefits.
- Compact teams, big impact: Experience the trust and responsibility that come with working in our team setup within a global company, where your contributions truly matter.
- Collaborative excellence: Join teams obsessed with design, innovation, and excellence, collaborating with exciting global partners.
- World-leading brands: Engage with our iconic sport and outdoor brands that help people reconnect with themselves and nature.
- Shared passion for sports and the outdoors: Fuel your passion for sports and outdoor activities, inspired by our athletes, products, and the pride we take in our work.
- Authentic community: Be part of a culture that values authenticity and fosters trust within a global community.
- Global collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams from across the world, sharing perspectives and driving collective success.
- Collective success: Push each other to reach full potential, celebrate wins together, and enjoy a workplace that feels like a community.
At Amer Sports, we strive to make our hiring process seamless and engaging. Every CV is reviewed by real people, not AI, so your application receives the attention it deserves. Here’s what you can expect:
- 2 interviews with hiring team
Please submit your application exclusively via the application form. CVs sent by email will not be considered or processed.
If you have any questions or need clarification at any stage of the application process or during your journey with us, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] (HR). We're here to provide you with the support and information you need to make your experience with Amer Sports as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Your success and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we're always here to assist you!
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