About the Position

Cognizant is seeking an experienced SAP SD Consultant to join our enterprise applications team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), EDI integrations, RICEF development coordination, and end-to-end project delivery. This role requires collaboration with global business and IT stakeholders to analyze requirements, design solutions, support development activities, and ensure successful implementation of SAP SD solutions.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
Design, configure, and support SAP SD solutions, including customer, material, pricing, and order management processes.
Develop functional specifications and design documents for RICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows).
Work closely with technical teams to coordinate development and support custom SAP solutions.
Support EDI integrations and troubleshoot interface-related issues.
Perform configuration, system testing, end-to-end testing, and user acceptance testing activities.
Analyze SD account assignment and revenue recognition processes to support business requirements.
Debug ABAP programs and collaborate with developers to resolve system issues.
Partner with onsite and offshore teams to clarify requirements, track deliverables, and support project execution.
Present solution designs, functional specifications, and testing outcomes to business stakeholders and project teams.
Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and change management activities throughout project lifecycles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, MM, FICO, and technical development teams.
Support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Requirements

5 to 8 years of hands-on SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) functional experience.
Strong experience in SAP SD design, configuration, and implementation.
Experience with SAP master data setup including customer, material, and pricing configurations.
Hands-on experience with SAP SD and EDI integrations.
Strong understanding of SD account assignment and revenue recognition processes.
Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications.
Extensive RICEF experience including Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows.
Experience creating functional and technical specifications for ABAP custom developments.
Ability to perform ABAP debugging and support issue analysis.
Strong end-to-end testing, defect management, and deployment support experience.
Experience coordinating development activities with onsite and offshore teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Experience working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with multiple vendors and stakeholder groups.

Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting Apple SAP AOS or Country Rollout initiatives.
BOPIS (Buy Online Pick Up In Store) and APU (Apple Pickup) process experience.
SAP S/4HANA implementation experience.
Lead or mentoring experience within SAP project teams.
Basic project management and delivery tracking experience.
Experience presenting technical and functional solutions to business audiences of 10-20 participants.
Experience working in large-scale global SAP transformation programs.

Work Model

Hybrid - Austin, TX

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $83,600 - $129,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid Holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan and Contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a technology services and AI solutions developer. We bridge the gap between AI investments and real business value, developing end-to-end full-stack AI solutions for our clients. With our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise, we integrate the specific needs of businesses seamlessly into technology systems. This way, we unlock human potential, achieve tangible results, and secure the critical edge for global companies in a rapidly changing world. Learn more at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

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