SAP GTS Consultant – Job Description

Job Title: SAP GTS Consultant (Global Trade Services)
Job Type: Contract (Remote - Onshore or Offshore)
Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing
Location: Flexible (Must align with EDT or CST time zones preferred)

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced SAP GTS Consultant to lead and support trade compliance implementations for a medical device manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in configuring SAP GTS for U.S. import/export regulatory compliance and South American trade setups, particularly within SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA systems.

Key Responsibilities

·       Design, configure, and implement SAP GTS modules including:
  - Compliance Management (Sanctioned Party List Screening, License Determination)
  - Customs Management (Import & Export Declaration Processing)
  - Risk Management (Product Classification, Trade Preferences)

·       Implement GTS processes for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and FDA import/export requirements.

·       Lead the South American import/export configuration, including Brazil, Argentina, and Chile country-specific regulations and integration with local customs authorities.

·       Integrate SAP GTS with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA systems for seamless data exchange and business process support.

·       Support global product classification (HTS, ECCN) and manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) eligibility determination.

·       Collaborate with logistics, compliance, and IT teams to ensure adherence to global trade laws and internal audit controls.

·       Manage master data synchronization (material master, vendor, customer) between core SAP and GTS.

·       Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to internal stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

·       5+ years of SAP GTS implementation and support experience.

·       Proven track record of implementing SAP GTS for U.S. import/export regulations.

·       Experience in South American GTS localization, including NCM codes, Siscomex, REDEX, or other trade regulatory frameworks.

·       Strong understanding of SAP ECC and S/4HANA integration with SAP GTS.

·       Prior experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.

·       Deep understanding of U.S. and LATAM customs, tariff, and compliance frameworks.

·       Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities.

·       Experience with compliance reporting tools and documentation for audits.

Preferred Qualifications

·       SAP GTS certification (nice to have).

·       Experience with SAP Fiori apps for GTS in S/4HANA.

·       Familiarity with SAP Process Orchestration (PO) or middleware integrations.

·       Understanding of dual-use goods, EAR/ITAR compliance.