SAP Application Lead at Glico

Overview

Ezaki Glico USA Corporation is a wholesaler of Pocky ().

We are seeking a SAP Application Lead who will oversee IT-related work streams and collaborate closely with external partners throughout the SAP S/4

HANA implementation. This role will also support key project coordination activities as needed.

After go-live, the SAP Application Lead will serve as the primary operational owner for SAP S/4

HANA, IBP, EDI/IDoc, and RPA systems. The position blends hands-on application management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration—offering both project-based exposure during implementation and long-term operational stability thereafter.

• 3–6 years of experience supporting SAP ERP (ECC or S/4
  
  HANA).
• Strong understanding of SAP SD, MM, or FI/CO processes.
• Prior hands-on experience participating in SAP implementation projects.
• Experience coordinating IT-related projects or enhancements and vendor management.

• Familiarity with SOX/J-SOX ITGC processes.
• Experience in multi-system environments involving integrations.
• Experience with EDI/IDoc, IBP, and RPA implementations or system operations

• Lead IT-related coordination and work streams during the SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal users to manage system activities.
• Support project coordination tasks such as documentation, follow-up actions, and communication.
• Oversee SAP S/4
  
  HANA application operations (SD/MM/FI/CO coordination level).
• Manage IBP planning cycles, scheduled jobs, and basic master data synchronization.
• Monitor EDI/IDoc workflows and perform initial troubleshooting before escalating to vendors.
• Coordinate RPA bot operations and updates with automation vendors.
• Manage issue triage, enhancements, and testing for application changes.
• Maintain SOPs, operational documentation, and application runbooks.
• Lead IT General Controls (ITGC) activities including access review support and change management coordination.
• Prepare documentation for SOX/J-SOX audits.
• Track IT spending, review vendor invoices, and support the annual IT budget process.

• Frequent local and domestic overnight travel
• Driving (Automobile)

• 401(K) with employer match
• Bonus
• Flex-time

• Hybrid work (combination of in-office and remote work)

Through the creative development of high-quality ingredients, the Glico Group provides ‘Great Taste and Good Health’ for people to live satisfying lives.

Overview

At Glico, we believe that good food can brighten lives and create a more cheerful world by promoting a happy and healthy state of mind. Food can bring communities together, strengthen relationships, warm hearts, and spur smiles. It is important to us that our products do more than just taste good; they should also make you smile. That’s why we continuously strive to deliver fun and unique products, such as Pocky, that can brighten your life.

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