SAP Inhouse Consultant at IMS Gear Georgia, LLC – Gainesville, Georgia

SAP Inhouse Consultant

Reports to: Location Vice President

Job overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SAP Specialist to support the migration from SAP R/3 ERP to SAP S/4HANA. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the current SAP R/3 environment, coordinating technical and functional requirements, and ensuring a seamless transition to the S/4HANA platform. This role is critical to ensuring business continuity, data integrity, and process optimization throughout the upgrade.

Responsibilities

IT Operations and Applications

• Ensure the availability and functionality of digitized business processes, particularly within the SAP environment.
• Implement new, maintain and support existing software and business processes in close collaboration with the global IT team.
• Assist departments with systematic problem analysis and gather IT-related requirements.
• Evaluate implementation options, taking into account current technologies, corporate standards, and economic considerations.
• Assess functionalities and align them with business requirements.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable, cost-effective process improvements.
• Represent your location in the global IT team and maintain with a company-wide perspective.
• Develop and maintain corporate standards, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Conduct training sessions for employees during the rollout or modernization of processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the IT process architecture.

Continuous Improvement, Security, and Compliance

• Optimize, automate, and integrate recurring processes and tasks.
• Incorporate cybersecurity and data protection requirements into IT operations.
• Design and implement security measures, including role and authorization concepts.
• Safeguard data integrity and confidentiality.

Project Work

• Lead both local and group-wide IT projects.
• Ensure adherence to quality, budget, and timeline targets for assigned applications and IT-supported processes.
• Represent the IT department to internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively participate in and lead the SAP S/4HANA transformation at various locations.

Service Providers

• Collaborate with service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate the deployment of service providers for operational relevance.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, or a related field.
• Experience in SAP system configuration and support (preferably SAP S/4HANA).
• Proven Experience in the SAP core modules like SD, MM, PP are highly desirable
• Strong understanding of business process management and IT service management.
• Experience in leading IT projects and working in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Proficiency in analyzing complex systems and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other company locations.

• Office-based work environment with occasional travel required to IMS Gear sister locations (domestic and international).
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere with a strong emphasis on collaboration and cross-functional coordination.
• Frequent interaction with executive leadership, technical teams, and external vendors or consulting partners.
• Exposure to high-stakes decision-making and enterprise-level project execution.
• Work involves extended use of computers, project management tools, and virtual collaboration platforms.
• May occasionally require after-hours availability to support project milestones, global deployments, or urgent issues across time zones.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and video conferencing tools
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 15 pounds (e.g., laptops, documents)
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for project-related activities
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person and via phone, video conference, and email
• Occasional extended hours or evening work may be required to support global teams or meet project deadlines

• Selection of medical plans (Traditional and H.S.A plans available)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Voluntary Critical Illness insurance & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401K with employer match up to 6% (with personalized retirement planning assistance)
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Gainesville, GA