Summary: The SAP AVC Lead role involves acting as a functional lead and solution architect for a new S4 Hana project, focusing on the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Advanced Variant Configuration solutions. The position requires collaboration with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver effective AVC solutions. The role is remote but requires consultants to be based in Europe for client visits to Germany or Sweden. The contract duration is 12 months, starting ideally in mid-August or September.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of SAP AVC solutions in S/4HANA.
• Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to gather and validate requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and system designs.
• Configure AVC models, constraints, rules, and knowledge bases in S/4HANA.
• Provide solution architecture guidance, ensuring integration with SD, MM, PP, EWM, and other modules.
• Oversee end-to-end AVC processes, including sales, manufacturing, and service configuration.
• Collaborate with developers on enhancements, interfaces, and custom solutions.
• Drive testing strategy, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Support cutover planning and hypercare after go-live.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior SAP configuration resources.
• Act as the primary contact for all AVC-related topics during the project.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 8–10 years of SAP experience with at least 2 full-cycle implementations of S/4HANA AVC or classical VC.
• Strong expertise in SAP AVC model design, dependencies, constraints, and knowledge base maintenance.
• Deep understanding of variant BOMs, routings, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with integration of AVC with SD (sales orders, quotations), PP (production orders), and EWM.
• Proven ability to design and optimise complex product configuration models.
• Experience with SAP Best Practices for AVC.
• Ability to perform fit-gap analysis and propose robust solutions.
• Familiarity with Fiori apps for AVC configuration and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead workshops and explain complex concepts clearly to business users.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: Sweden

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Ref: #68190

SAP AVC Lead

• Practice SAP

• Technologies SAP Technology Jobs

• Location Remote working, Sweden

• Type Contract

SAP AVC Functional Lead / Architect

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for an experienced SAP AVC lead to act as a functional lead / Solution architect for a new S4 Hana project.

Location: Remote, consultants must be based in Europe to support client with visits to Germany or Sweden for workshops.
Rate/Salary: To be discussed
Start Date: Mid-August or September ideally
Duration: 12 months

Role Overview:
As the SAP AVC Functional Lead / Architect, you will be responsible for leading the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Advanced Variant Configuration solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and technical teams to deliver robust, scalable, and effective AVC solutions that support complex product configuration requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of SAP AVC solutions in S/4HANA.
Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to gather and validate requirements.
Translate business needs into functional specifications and system designs.
Configure AVC models, constraints, rules, and knowledge bases in S/4HANA.
Provide solution architecture guidance, ensuring integration with SD, MM, PP, EWM, and other modules.
Oversee end-to-end AVC processes, including sales, manufacturing, and service configuration.
Collaborate with developers on enhancements, interfaces, and custom solutions.
Drive testing strategy, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
Support cutover planning and hypercare after go-live.
Provide leadership and mentoring to junior SAP configuration resources.
Act as the primary contact for all AVC-related topics during the project.

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 8–10 years of SAP experience with at least 2 full-cycle implementations of S/4HANA AVC or classical VC.
Strong expertise in SAP AVC model design, dependencies, constraints, and knowledge base maintenance.
Deep understanding of variant BOMs, routings, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with integration of AVC with SD (sales orders, quotations), PP (production orders), and EWM.
Proven ability to design and optimise complex product configuration models.
Experience with SAP Best Practices for AVC.
Ability to perform fit-gap analysis and propose robust solutions.
Familiarity with Fiori apps for AVC configuration and maintenance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead workshops and explain complex concepts clearly to business users.

Desirable Skills:
Experience in manufacturing, Retail
Knowledge of SAP CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) integration.
Familiarity with SAP VC Migration Cockpit (moving classic VC models to AVC).
ABAP debugging or functional spec writing for AVC enhancements.
Experience in Agile delivery environments.

Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
SAP certification in S/4HANA or relevant modules (preferred but not required).

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