Principal Engineer, SAP Global Trade Services

Role: Principal Engineer specializing in SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) responsible for designing, developing, and implementing compliant, validated SAP GTS solutions aligned with AbbVie's System Life Cycle processes. Objectives include continuous system improvement, technological innovation, and ensuring regulatory and GxP compliance in global trade and customs operations. Core responsibilities encompass leading technical solution design in SAP GTS (Legal Control, Customs Management, Preference Management), evaluating new technology trends, partnering with service providers, and overseeing system validation, performance, and capacity planning. The role also involves mentoring team members, ensuring adherence to standards, and driving process improvements in trade compliance. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD with 3+ years, with deep expertise in SAP GTS, ABAP, and data integration. Preferred skills include experience in the pharmaceutical industry, SAP S/4HANA Logistics, Supply Chain, and AI tools. High-value specifics: focus on global trade compliance, SAP GTS solutions, cloud environments such as SAP RISE, and a requirement for solution design in complex regulatory contexts. The role reports to senior management and emphasizes technical leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.