Functional Lead SAP S/4HANA Fashion (FMS / Vertical Business)

We are seeking a seasoned SAP S/4HANA Fashion Functional Lead to spearhead the transformation of our global apparel and footwear technology platform. In this business-critical role, you will be the technical and process authority responsible for designing, configuring, and deploying end-to-end solutions on SAP S/4HANA Fashion and Vertical Business (formerly FMS). A vital component of this role involves leveraging your deep SAP AFS migration knowledge to help transition our legacy data, grid structures, and processes into a modernized, unified S/4HANA ecosystem. Core Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design: Own the blueprinting, functional design, and realization of end-to-end fashion processes (Design-to-Cash, Source-to-Pay) optimized for a vertical business model (Wholesale, Retail, and e-Commerce). AFS-to-S/4HANA Migration: Provide technical leadership on migrating from legacy SAP AFS environments to S/4HANA. Translate legacy AFS grid concepts, data structures, and custom code into standard S/4HANA Fashion Management capabilities. Fashion Master Data Governance: Architect and configure foundational fashion master data, including Generic Articles, Variants, Grid / Matrix concepts (size, color, length combinations), and characteristic profiles. Seasonality & Product Lifecycle: Configure and manage complex Seasonality frameworks, establishing season hierarchies, validities, and rolling calendars that drive purchasing, inventory allocation, and sales. Hands-on Configuration: Drive configuration across core Fashion Management components including article segmentation, multi-channel inventory protection, and fashion-specific logistical workflows. Cross-Functional & Team Leadership: Lead a team of functional analysts and developers. Partner closely with downstream team leads (SD/ARun, MM, PP, FICO) to ensure seamless process integration and a single version of inventory truth. Required Qualifications & Experience Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of hands-on SAP functional configuration experience, with at least 3+ years as a Team Lead or Solution Architect in the fashion/apparel sector. S/4HANA Fashion Mastery: Proven experience with at least 1 full-lifecycle implementation or migration on the SAP S/4HANA Fashion / Vertical Business platform. Legacy AFS Expertise: Deep, verifiable knowledge of SAP AFS (Apparel & Footwear Solution) architecture, including how AFS data objects map to S/4HANA Fashion Management. Process Excellence: In-depth understanding of industry-specific end-to-end fashion processes, including pre-orders, seasonal allocation, and multi-dimensional inventory valuation. Communication & Advisory: Exceptional leadership and stakeholder-management skills. Proven ability to guide business executives through complex process shifts from legacy systems to modern best practices. Preferred Qualifications SAP S/4HANA Sales, Procurement, or Fashion Certification. Experience with SAP Fiori applications customized for fashion inventory and sales tracking. Experience with automated data migration tools (such as SAP LTMC or customized data conversion frameworks). #J-18808-Ljbffr Perma Technologies