Lead design and build of SAP GTS Trade Preference, Compliance, and Customs capabilities for an S/4HANA transformation. Design processes, configure GTS modules, define trade master data governance, integrate with S/4HANA and external brokers, support testing, cutover, and hypercare, and partner with supply chain, procurement, customs, and finance stakeholders.
This is a remote position.
Contract | 16 months | 50% Onsite / 50% Remote | Potential travel to NC & TX
VMG Labs is seeking a Senior SAP GTS Consultant to lead Trade Preference, Compliance, and Customs workstreams on an S/4HANA transformation program. You'll design and implement compliant, efficient global trade capabilities that support preferential trade agreement qualification, customs execution, and export/import compliance.
Role Overview
This is a senior, design-and-build role for a consultant with deep SAP GTS expertise — particularly in Trade Preference, alongside strong Compliance Management and Customs Management experience. You will lead the Trade Preference solution while supporting the broader compliance and customs landscape.
Core Focus Areas
- Compliance Management — SPL screening, embargo checks, and export control support
- Customs Management — import/export declaration support and broker-facing process integration
- Trade Preference and free trade agreement qualification
- Trade master data governance — country of origin, tariff classification, preference eligibility, and supplier solicitation data
- Process design aligned to audit, regulatory, and operational requirements
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design and configuration of SAP GTS Trade Preference processes, including product qualification, bill of material analysis, vendor solicitation, and agreement determination
- Configure and support related Compliance Management and Customs Management capabilities
- Define data models and governance for country of origin, HS/HTS classification, preference indicators, and supplier declarations
- Partner with supply chain, procurement, customs, trade compliance, and finance stakeholders to define operating procedures and control points
- Support integration with SAP S/4HANA and external customs/broker processes where applicable
- Drive fit-to-standard decisions, solution documentation, testing, cutover readiness, and hypercare support
- Identify opportunities for automation, reporting, and control improvement across trade preference and customs operations
Benefits
Engagement Details
- 16-month contract
- 50% onsite / 50% remote, with potential travel to North Carolina and Texas
- This engagement is a 1099 contract directly with VMG Labs. Corp-to-corp is not available for this specific client.
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