Senior SAP EDI Functional Consultant with Open Text

Sr SAP EDI Functional Consultant with Open text

Remote/offshore From India

Contract role

Role Overview:

The Senior SAP EDI Consultant is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of EDI integrations within SAP environments, with a strong focus on OpenText. This role ensures seamless data exchange between SAP systems and external trading partners, supporting mission-critical business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

EDI Integration & Management

• Design and implement EDI solutions using OpenText mapping with the Customer EDI Profile.

• Configure and customize SAP IDocs for various business scenarios (e.g., ORDERS, INVOIC, ASN, etc.).

• Manage trading partner onboarding, communication protocols (AS2, SFTP, FTP, VAN), and document mapping.

• Develop and maintain mapping specifications for ANSI X12, EDIFACT, TRADACOMS, Flat Files and XML formats.

• Drive AS‑IS / TO‑BE process discussions, fit‑gap analysis, and solution blueprinting.

Middleware & API Integration

• Integrate SAP with external systems using SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, and OpenText Active Applications.

• Support building new connectivity and ensure secure data exchange.

Business Process Support

• Enable and support EDI hypercare for core processes such as Order-to-Cash.

• Collaborate with functional teams (SD, MM, FI) to gather requirements and deliver robust EDI solutions.

• SAP Sales & Distribution Functional Knowledge specific to EDI.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7 to10 + years of experience in SAP EDI integration.

• Hands-on experience with OpenText B2B Managed Services and SAP IDoc processing.

• Strong understanding of EDI standards (X12, EDIFACT), communication protocols, and partner onboarding.

• Experience with SAP PI/PO, SAP CPI, and Sterling Integrator is a plus.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting EDI errors and managing EDI queues and reprocessing.

• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• SAP Sales & Distribution Functional Knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP ECC, S/4HANA and SAP Integration Suite.

• Familiarity with OpenText Active Applications (e.g., Active Orders, Active Invoices).

Build, Test & Deployment

• Prepare and review Functional Design Documents (FDD/FSD) and interface specifications.

• Support and lead SIT, UAT, Cutover, and Hypercare phases.

• Collaborate with ABAP and integration teams for custom developments.

Stakeholder & Delivery Management

• Coordinate with partners, offshore/onshore teams, and regional business users.

• Provide knowledge transfer and documentation for AMS and support teams.

• Support defect resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives