IShift Business Enablement – Integral Trade Services Lead Job Summary This is a highly specialized role within the Order to Cash function, responsible for enabling SAP GTS trade compliance processes across the iShift program. The position requires deep GTS expertise and close cross-functional collaboration with Customs, Sanctioned Party List Screening (SPLS), and Order to Cash teams to ensure regulatory compliance and standardized GTS deployment and evolution according to the worldwide regulation. Lead SAP GTS business enablement activities within the Order to Cash function, collaborating across Customs, SPLS, and O2C teams. Be GTS business group referent across functions, ensuring consistency and regulatory compliance. Design and deploy GTS solutions aligned with the S/4HANA roadmap in partnership with Solution delivery and the integrators. Provide expertise on trade compliance processes: license management, preference determination, sanctions screening, and customs declarations… Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade regulations and ensure their application in S/4HANA/GTS.
Main Responsibilities Preparation Phase Gather and validate trade compliance requirements across Customs, SPLS, and Order to Cash functions
Develop and document trade compliance business scenarios covering export, import, and screening processes
Analyze current GTS landscapes, customs processes, and system configurations
Conduct regulatory gap analysis and translate findings into detailed business requirements
Scoping and Design Phase Lead gap analysis between current trade compliance processes and the GTS core model, working across Customs, SPLS, and O2C teams
Present GTS core model to stakeholders covering export control, sanctions screening, and customs management




Translate regulatory requirements into functional specifications and GTS design documentation (L5/L6)
Document license management, preference management, and embargo processes in collaboration with customs and legal teams
Build & Test Phase Coordinate K-user testing across Order to Cash export, SPLS, and customs teams as the GTS specialist
Guide test script execution for sanctions screening, export licenses, customs declarations, and preference determination
Analyze and prioritize defects against regulatory constraints
Develop GTS-specific training materials and deliver K-user training on trade compliance processes
Deploy & Hypercare Phase Provide hypercare support as the GTS expert, resolving complex trade compliance issues post go-live
Monitor regulatory compliance and GTS solution performance metrics
Manage transition to Business as Usual (BAU) in coordination with Customs, SPLS, and O2C teams
Continuous Improvement Monitor regulatory changes (export control laws, sanctions lists, customs regulations) and assess impact on GTS configuration
Drive GTS enhancement activities across Customs, SPLS, and O2C functions based on regulatory updates or audit findings
Track and report on GTS core model adherence and compliance metrics
Change Management Assess and document process changes impacting export operations, screening, and customs functions




Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Order to Cash, SPLS, and Customs teams to manage regulatory and compliance impacts
Requirements 7–10 years' experience in SAP GTS and trade compliance processes
Extensive GTS implementation experience within S/4HANA environments
Deep knowledge of export control, sanctions screening, and customs regulations
Experience with license management, preference management, and restricted party screening
Familiarity with international trade compliance frameworks (EAR, ITAR, EU dual-use regulations)
Proven track record as a GTS subject matter expert working across multiple business functions
Demonstrated experience facilitating and aligning requirements across Customs, SPLS, and Order to Cash teams
Key Competencies Expert SAP GTS module knowledge and S/4HANA integration
Trade compliance and regulatory expertise
Strong cross-functional collaboration and facilitation skills
Ability to translate business requirements across Customs, SPLS, and O2C functions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management across customs, legal, and operations functions
Fluent in English;
other languages are a plus
Strong communication and presentation skills
Main Interactions Internal Order to Cash (hosting function) — export operations teams, K-users and super users
Sanctioned Party List Screening (SPLS) teams
Customs and trade compliance teams
Legal and regulatory affairs
iShift Program and regional implementation teams
IT and GTS technical teams
Change Management team
Business users
K-users and super users
External Implementation partners
System integrators
External consultants
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📌 Ishift Business Enablement – Global Trade Services Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 Sanofi
📍 Barcelona