SAP Logistics Solution Architect / Lead Consultant

Talan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced SAP Logistics Solution Architect. This role involves acting as the primary SAP expert for clients, particularly in the retail sector, managing complex requests, and leading solution assessments. Ideal candidates should have significant expertise in IS-Retail, SAP 4/HANA, and possess SAP certification. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and an extensive benefits package including healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Profit related Bonus

Private Bupa healthcare

Flexible working

Life Assurance

Matched pension contributions

Corporate gym rates

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SAP logistics modules and complex functional challenges.
• Valid SAP certification is required.
• Experience in large programme delivery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary SAP expert and advisor for major clients.
• Manage requests and triage complex issues effectively.
• Lead solution assessments and end-to-end functional design.
• Mentor functional consultants and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

SAP functional consultant or SAP architect

Experience in IS-Retail and Manufacturing industries

Experience in complex multi-site SAP environments

SAP 4/HANA

SAP certification

Experience in large programme delivery and solution architecture

Job description

Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically.

Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are Great Place to Work accredited.

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Logistics Solution Architect / Lead Consultant to take ownership of one of Talan UKI’s most strategically important accounts. This role serves as the SAP solution architect, lead functional expert, and primary point of contact for the client’s SAP landscape.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary SAP expert and trusted advisor for major clients, particularly within the retail sector.
• Manage day‑to‑day incoming requests, triage complex issues, and determine optimal resource allocation.
• Maintain regular engagement with multiple client stakeholders.
• Oversee the pipeline of work, tracking utilisation and upcoming needs.

Solution Architecture & Functional Ownership

• Lead solution assessments, requirement gathering, and end‑to‑end functional design.
• Prepare statements of work and ensure specifications are clear before assignment.
• Provide expert guidance across SAP logistics modules and resolve complex functional challenges.

Team Leadership & Delivery Management

• Manage and mentor functional consultants.
• Ensure quality assurance across configuration, development, and testing tasks.
• Support capability‑building within the team for post‑go‑live sustainability.

Competitive salary range plus bonus and excellent benefits package

Qualifications

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• SAP functional consultant or SAP architect.
• Significant experience in IS‑Retail and Manufacturing industries.
• Experience in complex multi‑site SAP environments.
• SAP 4/HANA.
• SAP certification.
• Experience in large programme delivery and solution architecture.

Uponemployment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.

Additional Information

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments

Our commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.

As a socially responsible leader, Talan continually invests in sustainable growth, addressing both social and environmental challenges. We achieve this while preserving our core values and ensuring operational excellence for our clients. This commitment to excellence extends across all aspects of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

For the past three years, through our 360° approach to social and environmental responsibility, we have been driving significant change and strengthening these principles within our corporate DNA. The solid foundations we've been building since 2021 are enabling our organisation to transform in a sustainable and positive manner.

Disability Inclusion

We recognise that the diversity of legislative and cultural frameworks for supporting individuals with disabilities requires the implementation of specific policies and a unique approach in each country where the Group operates.

Talan is committed to strengthening its involvement in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities by implementing dedicated support systems and raising awareness among our teams on these issues.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Profit related Bonus (discretionary)
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Flexible working
• Private Bupa healthcare (subsidised)
• Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
• Matched pension contributions
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Buy and Sell annual leave
• Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
• Corporate gym rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Social@77