Apply on Employer Site

Ralph Lauren · 1 week ago

EDI S/4 Transformation Lead

Nutley, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking an EDI Business Architect to lead the transition from ECC to S/4 across multiple regions. This role involves collaborating with business and technical partners to ensure a smooth transition, focusing on EDI functional requirements and best practices.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business partners to ensure EDI functional requirements are delivered with an emphasis on aligning to a common global design while minimizing customizations

Collaborate with technical partners to ensure the EDI technical architecture is well positioned to support large transaction volumes required to meet or exceed RL business and trading partner SLA’s

Rationalize and harmonize EDI mapping processes across Customer, Vendor and Logistics functional areas, while managing trading partner variances with a clean core, standard approach where reasonable

Define, design and implement best practices for EDI and Edge platform transaction monitoring/correction procedures

Direct and execute efforts required for the retirement of legacy platforms and services ensuring a successful transition to the new EDI environment for each regional rollout

Partner with Test Management teams and Customers to ensure EDI SIT/UAT requirements are defined and executed ensuring accuracy to customer requirements

Partner with Change Management teams to ensure proper planning, communication, and execution with external trading partners

Partner with Change Management teams to develop and execute training initiatives leading the transition from project to post go live support for each regional rollout

Define trading partner onboarding processes with an emphasis on time and effort reduction to reach live status for future onboarding

Role may involve additional functional responsibilities within the Omnichannel Sales tower dependent on capacity and project needs

Qualification

SAP S/4 transitionEDI technical architectureANSI x.12 standardsEDIFACT standardsSAP BTP IS Cloud IntegrationApplication Integration FrameworkConsumer Goods Industry experienceAnalytical skillsMultitaskingPresentation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Combination of 8-10 years' experience with SAP ECC and S/4 with deep knowledge of SAP technical architecture, data and process frameworks, and best practices

Demonstrated experience leading an EDI transition to SAP S/4 within Consumer Goods Industry. Fashion Apparel is highly desired

Deep working knowledge of SAP BTP IS Cloud Integration and Application Integration Framework (AIF) platforms

Demonstrated experience working with ANSI x.12 and EDIFACT standards is required

Deep understanding of functional and technical knowledge in the following process areas: Product Management, Sales Orders, Shipments, Billing, Sourcing and Payments

Possesses a strong strategic vision but is also comfortable taking a hands-on approach to achieve results

Exceptional presentation and communication skills. Must be adept at translating technical data concepts into business-friendly language

Proven ability to work cross-functionally with business, IT, and external consulting partners

Possesses strong analytical skills: Leverages data to make strategic decisions

The ideal candidate is pragmatic, a problem solver, thrives under pressure, and excels at multitasking. Has the ability to make decisive and timely decisions while acting with authority

Company

Ralph Lauren

Glassdoor3.9

Ralph Lauren Corporation focuses on the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products.

Founded in 1967

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://corporate.ralphlauren.com

H1B Sponsorship

Ralph Lauren has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (45)

2024 (19)

2023 (41)

2022 (27)

2021 (19)

2020 (23)