SAP SD/VMS Consultant
Posted Today by ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
£560 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Bicester, UK
Summary: The role of SAP SD Consultant involves providing functional support for SAP Sales & Distribution and Vehicle Management System while leading the transformation to SAP S/4HANA. The consultant will ensure compliance and scalability across all SD/OTC sub-processes, supporting business operations and guiding the organization through the S/4HANA life cycle. The position requires strong expertise in SAP SD and VMS, along with collaboration across various functional teams. This is a hybrid role based in Bicester, UK, with a contract duration of six months and an inside IR35 classification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on functional support in SAP SD and VMS within ECC.
- Deliver configuration, issue resolution, enhancements, and small change requests.
- Lead SAP S/4HANA SD/VMS design, workshops, configuration, and testing.
- Drive fit/gap analysis, functional design, system build, and deployment.
- Support data migration, cutover planning, and go-live activities.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (MM, FI/CO, PP, TM, GTS, EWM).
- Produce documentation, test scripts, and training materials.
- Support and collaborate with other non-SAP solution (Dynamics: Front End CX).
Key Skills:
- 7+ years SAP SD experience, including configuration and O2C processes.
- Proven SAP VMS experience (vehicle life cycle, ordering, sales, characteristics).
- Participation in at least one SAP S/4HANA implementation (preferred: full life cycle).
- Strong understanding of S/4HANA differences (BP, new ATP, pricing, Fiori, etc.).
- Solid integration knowledge across MM, FI/CO, PP, TM/GTS, and logistics areas.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, documentation discipline, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to Configure SAP VMS module to meet business requirements, including sales, purchasing, vehicle master, and service processes within the Auto Dealer Business Process.
- Strong Understanding of Pre Sales CX solution and integration to SAP VMS/SD solution.
- Understanding of Variant Configuration and integration to SAP VMS/SD.
- Understanding of end-to-end parts Warranty Process, Returns process and Intercompany processes.
Salary (Rate): £560 per day
City: Bicester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
SAP SD Consultant
6- Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £560 per day
Bicester based - hybrid working - 2 days a week onsite
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) Consultant with strong SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) expertise to join our team. This is a dual role, combining functional support for our existing SAP ECC environment with a lead position in our SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. Candidate will be responsible for defining and assuring the solutions across all SD/OTC sub-processes - from quotation to invoicing, integration to CX (Front End Sales portal), and Supply Chain - ensuring a compliant & scalable solution. You'll support business-as-usual operations while guiding the organisation through the full S/4HANA life cycle-from Explore and Design through Build, Test, Go-Live, and Hypercare.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on functional support in SAP SD and VMS within ECC.
- Deliver configuration, issue resolution, enhancements, and small change requests.
- Lead SAP S/4HANA SD/VMS design, workshops, configuration, and testing.
- Drive fit/gap analysis, functional design, system build, and deployment.
- Support data migration, cutover planning, and go-live activities.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (MM, FI/CO, PP, TM, GTS, EWM).
- Produce documentation, test scripts, and training materials.
- Support and collaborate with other non-SAP solution (Dynamics: Front End CX)
Skills & Experience
- 7+ years SAP SD experience, including configuration and O2C processes.
- Proven SAP VMS experience (vehicle life cycle, ordering, sales, characteristics).
- Participation in at least one SAP S/4HANA implementation (preferred: full life cycle).
- Strong understanding of S/4HANA differences (BP, new ATP, pricing, Fiori, etc.).
- Solid integration knowledge across MM, FI/CO, PP, TM/GTS, and logistics areas.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, documentation discipline, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to Configure SAP VMS module to meet business requirements, including sales, purchasing, vehicle master, and service processes within the Auto Dealer Business Process.
- Strong Understating of Pre Sales CX solution and integration to SAP VMS/SD solution.
- Understanding of Variant Configuration and integration to SAP VMS/SD.
- Understanding of end-to-end parts Warranty Process, Returns process and Intercompany processes.
Desirable Qualifications
- SAP SD or S/4HANA certification.
- Automotive industry experience.
- Experience working in hybrid teams and complex project environments.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.