Senior IT Consultant - Global Trade & Customs Application - CTBC

# Senior IT Consultant - Global Trade & Customs Application - CTBC

**Company Description**

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

**Job Description**

Continental's digital capabilities are growing every day. Our SAP Competence Center is the digital backbone of our company's business – and we want you to join us!

Using primarily an SAP platform, the Competence Center ensures Continental's Sales, Logistics and Finance organizations stay on the leading edge of all things digital. From managing service requests to developing the latest solutions and systems, we are the tech foundation of these organizations.

If you love to learn, grow and be on the forefront of creating modern technology tools, Continental is the perfect match for you.

We are seeking a Senior IT Consultant - Global Trade & Customs Application to join our team in Timisoara, Romania. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing SAP Global Trade Services solutions for our clients, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and improving their global trade processes.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design, configure, and implement SAP GTS solutions tailored to client needs
- Provide expert guidance on customs management and export control processes
- Implementation tasks in the context of project, adjustments, and error corrections in the GTS System
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP GTS with other SAP modules and external systems
- Assume responsibility for maintenance and enhancement of GTS application scenarios
- Conduct system testing, user training, and provide post-implementation support
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in international trade regulations and SAP GTS functionalities
- Take care of in-house customs applications

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Several years of experience as an SAP GTS consultant
- In-depth knowledge of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and its integration with SAP S/4HANA
- Strong understanding of international trade processes, customs management, and export control regulations
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate complex requirements into effective solutions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with clients at all levels
- Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus
- Willingness to travel as required for client engagements, approx. 15% worldwide

**What We Offer:**

- The 13-th salary – Paid once a year, in December
- Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron
- Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna
- Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus
- Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you'll receive them at the office
- Sports benefits - It's important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card
- Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc
- System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea)
- Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days
- Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus
- Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by-case basis)
- Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation. We reward employees who reach 15 and 20 years within the company with another day of vacation, reaching a maximum of 29 days
- Transport from the Timisoara area – You can choose to come with the bus provided by the company if you'll work from the plant location/office
- Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company
- Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company

**Additional Information**

- Full-time position
- Leadership Level: Leading Self
- Legal Entity: ContiTech Thermopol Romania S.R.L. (0342)
- Referral Bonus: Yes
- Working Time: Full Time