GTS Business Process Owner

We have been retained to hire a

GTS Business Process Owner

at a global analytical services and solutions provider in the scientific sector.

Location: EU (remote)

The Role: As part of their global trade compliance transformation, our client is seeking a

GTS Business Process Owner

to lead and scale their International Trade compliance (ITC) technology program across all regions. This position will drive the design and delivery of end-to-end trade technology solutions that support the company's goals and objectives as well as directly take oversight of their external service providers (GTS technical consultants) for SAP GTS support in all regions.

This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities which include project management, translation of trade regulations into system processes, coordination of system migrations, new site implementations, on-going system updates, and identification of new trade technologies that could bring value to the business.

Responsibilities: Business Process Ownership & Governance Own and govern end-to-end SAP GTS business processes, including international trade compliance requirements, integrations, controls, and supporting procedures Define and maintain the standard operating procedures for SAP GTS, ensuring alignment with the business's compliance goals and objectives Serve as the primary point of contact for SAP GTS process design & change management

Solution Design & Delivery Lead business requirement definition and solution design for SAP GTS enhancements, implementations, and system migrations Translate complex trade regulations into standardized technology-enabled solutions Partner closely with IT to ensure system configurations, enhancements, and releases align with approved business processes and global standards

Operation Support and Continuous Improvement Provide functional leadership and advanced support for SAP GTS to ensure business continuity and compliance Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP GTS issues, partnering with IT and regional teams as required Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and automation opportunities Identify & drive continuous improvement initiatives

Cross Functional & Regional Collaboration Act as the central liaison between international trade compliance & business teams on technology & SAP topics Support global & regional stakeholders during new site implementations, acquisitions, and system upgrades Lead change management activities, including stakeholder communication, training support, and system monitoring

Requirements: +7 years of SAP GTS experience, preferably as a business process owner, internal consultant, or similar role Bs or Ms Degree in information systems, computer science, business management, or similar fields Project management experience leading SAP GTS implementations, system migrations, or global rollouts Experience with S/4 HANA is a plus

Preferred Characteristics: Strong understanding of international trade compliance Demonstrated ability to transform regional trade requirements into technology-managed solutions Familiarity with life science / medical device business and/or assembly operations a plus Proven ability to lead across regions and collaborate cross-functionally Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent advisory firm that specialises in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Risk, ESG and Sustainability and Audit professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. These are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.