Kering SAP Sales & Distribution Expert
Join Kering in Milan as an SAP Sales & Distribution Expert. Drive the evolution of Order-to-Cash processes within a global luxury group. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.
Overview
Kering is a distinguished global luxury conglomerate, renowned for its stewardship of iconic fashion houses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, among others. As a leader in the luxury sector, Kering is committed to fostering creativity and sustainability, offering a dynamic environment where innovation and excellence are paramount. The group provides a platform for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging employees to reach their full potential.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Order-to-Cash (O2C) process encompassing 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 the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase, 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 the 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.
- Good experience with SAP FMS; experience with S/4HANA 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.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. 541 luxury roles are listed in Milan on Cerulean, 11 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Lombardy region, Cerulean lists 564 open positions — 11 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 1.294 open roles in Italy, including 26 added in the last 48 hours.
Benefits
Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for talent development and internal mobility. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities in employment.
Culture
Kering fosters a culture of creativity and excellence, promoting leadership skills and encouraging employees to reach their full potential. The company values diversity in all its forms, recognizing it as a strength that enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.