About the role:
We are looking for an SAP CAR POS DTA Specialist to support and optimize Point-of-Sale (POS) data processing within SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR). The role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and auditable POS transaction flows from retail store systems into SAP, supporting downstream processes such as finance, reporting, analytics, and reconciliation.
This position requires strong SAP Retail expertise, deep knowledge of CAR POS Data Transfer and Audit (DTA), and hands-on experience with high-volume transaction processing in retail environments.
Responsibilities:
POS Data Integration & Processing
- Configure, monitor, and support SAP CAR POS DTA inbound data flows
- Ensure accurate ingestion of POS transactions (sales, returns, tenders, discounts, taxes)
- Validate POS data completeness, consistency, and auditability
- Support daily POS closing and reconciliation processes
Configuration & Support
- Configure POS DTA profiles, validation rules, and processing parameters
- Analyze and resolve POS load errors, inconsistencies, and performance issues
- Perform reprocessing and data corrections when required
- Support enhancements and change requests related to POS data processing
Monitoring & Incident Management
- Proactively monitor POS data pipelines and batch jobs
- Investigate failed or delayed loads and coordinate resolution
- Provide L2/L3 support during business-critical periods (month-end, year-end, promotions)
Integration & Collaboration
- Work closely with store systems, middleware, and integration teams
- Collaborate with Finance, Retail Operations, and Analytics teams
- Support integration with SAP S/4HANA / ECC / BW systems
Documentation & Quality
- Maintain functional and technical documentation
- Support testing activities (unit, integration, regression)
- Ensure compliance with audit and retail data governance standards
What are we looking for:
SAP & Technical Skills
- Strong experience with SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR)
- Hands-on expertise in POS Data Transfer and Audit (POS DTA)
- Solid understanding of SAP Retail business processes
- Experience with SAP HANA (data analysis, performance troubleshooting)
- Knowledge of interfaces, IDocs, and data replication mechanisms
- Familiarity with S/4HANA Finance integration is a plus
Business & Domain Knowledge
- Retail POS operations and transaction lifecycles
- Sales, returns, promotions, taxes, and tender processing
- Reconciliation, audit, and financial close processes
- Experience in high-volume retail environments
Profile & Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in business-critical, time-sensitive environments
- Excellent communication skills with technical and business stakeholders
- Structured, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
- Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Nice to Have
- Experience with other SAP Retail components (OAA, PMR, F&R)
- Exposure to cloud or real-time data architectures
- Prior experience in support or rollout projects
- Retail or FMCG industry background