SAP S4 Hana Functional Expert

At Olenex, we supply a broad portfolio of high-quality edible oils and fats to customers worldwide. With thirteen strategically located refineries across Europe, we produce a wide range of liquid and tropical oils. Our team of specialists works closely with both food and non-food producers to deliver tailor-made ingredients that meet specific needs.

Beyond production, we are active in trading and sourcing raw materials to strengthen our offering in the oil and fats industry. Sustainability and fair trade are at the heart of what we do. Through our #SharedResponsibility initiative, we build integral partnerships and work toward a 100% sustainable supply chain.

 

We also believe in investing in our people. At Olenex, you’ll find opportunities for career development, training, and contribution within a dynamic and challenging environment where your impact truly matters.

We are currently looking for a experienced & driven

SAP S4 Hana Functional Expert

to join our team at the Central Post office in the heart of Rotterdam.

As the SAP S/4HANA Functional Expert, you ensure the correct, stable, and consistent use of SAP S/4HANA across business processes. You act as the key interface between business stakeholders, IT, and the external consultancy partner. In this role, you focus on resolving complex functional issues, governing changes, and driving continuous improvement of SAP‑enabled processes.

Requirements: What the role entails:

Act as functional owner for SAP S/4HANA process areas (Finance, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Reporting)

Provide 2nd‑line functional support for complex or cross‑process incidents

Analyse issues end‑to‑end, identify root causes, and define functional solutions or workarounds

Ensure recurring issues are structurally resolved and reduce reliance on reactive support

Act as primary functional contact for the consultancy partner

Escalate L3 issues with clear analysis, scenarios, and business impact assessment

Review and validate external proposals, fixes, and recommendations

Coordinate implementation, testing, and deployment of system changes and fixes

Support SAP/vendor interactions, including review of SAP responses and follow‑up coordination

Perform impact analysis for releases, changes, and enhancements

Coordinate and/or execute functional testing and validation before deployment

Drive continuous improvement of business processes, system usage, and stability

Act as trusted partner to Business Process Owners and translate requirements into SAP solutions

Ensure alignment with standard processes and promote fit‑to‑standard approach

Oversee integrations, reporting, and data flows from a functional perspective

Maintain documentation (processes, runbooks, known errors) and improve L1 support capability

To excel in this role, you bring:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience

Fluent in Business English, German is a strong plus

Experience contributing to or leading workstreams in ERP transformation programs (preferably S/4HANA)

Strong affinity for data, technology, and system-driven business processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear communicator, able to explain complex topics to different audiences across IT and business

Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills at all organizational levels

Structured, pragmatic, and ownership-driven working style

Comfortable operating between operational support and continuous process improvement

SAP Functional Expertise needed for the role:

Strong functional experience with SAP S/4HANA in one or more core business domains

Proven experience in L2 SAP support or functional ownership roles

Solid understanding of end‑to‑end SAP business processes

Hands‑on experience with SAP Fiori applications

Experience working within a structured ITIL-based support model (Incident, Problem, Change)

Proven ability to coordinate effectively with external support partners (e.g. SAP, system integrators, consultants)

Familiarity with SAP authorisations and user access concepts from a functional perspective

Experience supporting SAP-related reporting, data, and integration topics

What we offer you:

·         Enthusiastic colleagues from all over the world

·         Multiple training & development options

·         13th month salary

·         30 days of paid holidays per year

·         A fully company-paid pension plan

·         Working from home per company policy

·         Working from home allowance

·         Discount on health insurance and fitness

·         Competitive Salary

Sounds like you? Apply for the next chapter in your career!