SAP Application Lead/bilingual (in Japanese and English)
Move On, Inc
Full-time
Irvine, CA
Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Application Lead for a client looking to oversee and optimize SAP systems and related enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will lead IT-related workstreams and collaborate closely with external partners during the SAP S/4HANA implementation, while supporting project coordination activities as needed. After go-live, the position serves as the primary operational lead for SAP S/4HANA, IBP, EDI/IDoc, and RPA systems. The role combines hands-on application operations, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination, offering both project exposure and long-term operational stability.
Duties
- Lead IT-related coordination and workstreams during the SAP S/4HANA implementation.
- Collaborate with external partners and internal users to manage system activities.
- Support project coordination tasks such as documentation, follow-up actions, and communication.
- Oversee SAP S/4HANA application operations (SD/MM/FI/CO coordination level).
- Manage IBP planning cycles, scheduled jobs, and basic master data synchronization.
- Monitor EDI/IDoc workflows and perform initial troubleshooting before escalating to vendors.
- Coordinate RPA bot operations and updates with automation vendors.
- Manage issue triage, enhancements, and testing for application changes.
- Maintain SOPs, operational documentation, and application runbooks.
- Lead IT General Controls (ITGC) activities including access review support and change management coordination.
- Prepare documentation for SOX/J-SOX audits
- Track IT spending, review vendor invoices, and support the annual IT budget process.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience supporting SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA).
- Strong understanding of SAP SD, MM, or FI/CO processes.
- Prior hands-on experience participating in SAP implementation projects.
- Experience coordinating IT-related projects or enhancements and vendor management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with SOX/J-SOX ITGC processes.
- Experience in multi-system environments involving integrations.
- Experience with EDI/IDoc, IBP, and RPA implementations or system operations
- Japanese language skills.
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA