SAP SD/LE Application Architect

About the Role As part of the EMEA IT organisation, the SAP SD / LE Application Architect designs and governs SAP Sales & Logistics solutions across a large Pan‑European SAP landscape. The role works closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, and delivery partners to translate business needs into robust, standard‑driven SAP solutions. Operating in an international and digitally‑enabled environment, the role contributes to major transformation initiatives, including the transition to SAP RISE, while ensuring harmonisation, solution quality, and long‑term maintainability of the SAP landscape. Job Purpose The SAP SD / LE Application Architect supports Bridgestone EMEA’s logistics and sales capabilities by defining, harmonising, and governing SAP SD / LE solutions across projects and operations. The role ensures solution consistency, technical fit, and alignment with SAP standards while supporting high‑quality delivery, continuous improvement, and strategic SAP roadmap initiatives. Responsibilities Pre‑Project & Solution Design Understand business needs and contribute to solution design Assess technical feasibility within the current SAP landscape Bridge non‑standard requirements with the strategy to maximise SAP standard adoption Define implementation options aligned with SAP best practices Project Delivery Translate proposed solutions into functional design documents Ensure integration across SAP modules and with existing satellite systems Collaborate with implementation partners and review solution approaches, workload, risks, and impacts Configure and test solutions hands‑on within the SAP system Maintenance & Governance Evaluate solutions proposed by partners and support teams Ensure alignment with SAP standards and integration requirements Provide expert advice to support teams and contribute to Change Approval Boards Act as 3rd‑level functional support for complex SAP SD / LE issues Standardisation & Continuous Improvement Promote SAP standard functionality and harmonised solutions Stay up to date with SAP innovations and industry best practices Ensure long‑term consistency and maintainability of the SAP landscape Qualifications & Experience Required Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Logistics, Economics, or a related field Experience Proven SAP SD / LE experience across international projects, including: Pricing Rebates and contracts Output determination Order entry Delivery processing Customer and intercompany billing Technical Skills Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA Strong knowledge of SAP SD / LE configuration and integration Ability to work with complex SAP landscapes and satellite systems Languages Fluent English Additional European languages are an asset Soft / Behavioral Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and with geographically distributed teams Structured, organised approach with a focus on quality and standardisation Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa #LI-LV1