Manager or Senior Manager, Global Trade Technology - SAP GTS

Business Title : Manager or Senior Manager, Global Trade Technology - SAP GTS Requisition Number : 112716 - 103 Function : Tax Services

Area of Interest : State : WA

City : Seattle

Description :

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success.

Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative tax solutions.

Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges.

Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager or Senior Manager tojoin our Global Trade Technology Services practice.

Responsibilities :

• Lead implementation projects of Global Trade Technology solutions through the entire project life cycle with minimal supervision
• Ensure the quality of the project deliverables including blueprint design documentation, system configuration, functional specification, testing and train users
• Guide the team to design solutions for complex issues / gaps identified; work with other functional work stream to ensure process integration
• Report project status and metrics to Engagement Partner and client stakeholders
• Contribute to business development for the practice, including external marketing outreach, internal strategic growth initiatives;

train and mentor team member to build a stronger practice

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager :

• Independently lead implementation projects
• Manage multiple projects at the same time

Qualifications :

• Minimum six years of recent experience working with SAP ECC, S / 4 Hana, SAP GTS
• Minimum five full-life cycle Global Trade implementation projects and a solid understanding of project methodology and milestones
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college / university
• Licensed CBL (Customs Broker License) issued by Customs and Border Protection, CUSICO (Certified Import Compliance Officer), CUSECO (Certified Export Compliance Officer), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the National Customs Broker and Forwarders Association of America, CPA, MBA, EA or JD / LLM, in addition to others on KPMG’s approved credential listing;
• any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations / credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations / credentials;

should you like to see the complete list of currently approved designations / credentials for the hiring practice / service line, your recruiter can provide you with that list

• Knowledge of supply chain, logistics and how it is integrated with global trade processes in SAP system. Experience with SAP, Sales & Distribution and / or Materials Management is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and effectively manage teams; exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to think analytically;

possess detail oriented and organizational, and collaboration skills

Additional Qualifications for Senior Manager :

• Minimum 10 years for senior manager position working with SAP GTS SAP ECC, S / 4 Hana, SAP GTS
• Minimum eight full-life cycle Global Trade implementation projects and a solid understanding of project methodology and milestones
• Has hands-on implementation experience in all SAP GTS modules including compliance, classification, export control, customs management with self-filing and broker integration, Free Trade Agreement Process, Special Customs Procedures

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