SAP Fashion O2C Lead/Solution Architect

Job Summary

Syntax is seeking an experienced SAP AFS-S/4 Fashion O2C Architect with a strong background in the retail and fashion industry. This role plays a key part in leading the design, transition, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Fashion solutions, with a focus on Order-to-Cash processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA Retail-Fashion solutions for Order-to-Cash processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze sales processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support effective integration with other fashion-related components.
• Facilitate fit-to-standard workshops, drive process optimization, and guide O2C teams through successful solution delivery.
• Support the transition from AFS to S/4, including RICEF analysis and code remediation to improve solution quality and decision-making.
• Act as a trusted advisor on SAP best practices within the fashion industry.
• Lead and mentor a project team of SAP O2C consultants, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Serve as a pre-sales advisor by providing insight into technologies that support business outcomes and demonstrating the value of innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of SAP AFS and S/4 Fashion experience, including at least 3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations in a stream lead role within the retail fashion industry.
• Proficiency with SAP Activate, particularly in transition initiatives from AFS to S/4.
• Strong knowledge of core Order-to-Cash processes and fashion-specific SAP capabilities.
• Familiarity with SAP Best Practices and fit-to-standard implementation methodologies.
• Hands-on technical experience with SAP AFS, S/4HANA, and Fiori.
• Prominent leadership experience guiding SAP O2C functional and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex SAP fashion environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP AFS and/or SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud certification.
• Experience with data migration tools, including Direct Data Transfer.
• An appreciation for innovation, continuous improvement, and modern delivery approaches, including automation and AI-enabled services.

Why Syntax?

• Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry.
• We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
• Competitive, above-average compensation.
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time.
• Flexible working time models, home office.
• Athletic benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers.
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it.
• An open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team.
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job.