About Continental
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.
Tasks
Continental's digital capabilities are growing every day. The Sales, Logistics and Central Functions Information Technology Competence Center is the digital backbone of the company's Tire business. Using primarily an SAP platform, the Competence Center ensures Continental's Sales, Logistics and Central Functions organizations stay on the leading edge of all things digital. From managing service requests to developing the latest solutions and systems, the Competence Center is the tech foundation of these organizations. This role does not include disciplinary people management responsibilities but requires leading projects and driving key topics.
In this role, you work on the following tasks:
•Coordinating new B2B implementations (especially time- and business-critical OE requests), handling SAP configuration, mapping specification design, communication with internal and external partners, ensuring compliance with internal rules, standards and governance
•Supporting existing and new solutions on a daily basis
•Consulting business for new and existing solutions
•Leading EDI-specific projects and participating in cross-department projects (e.g., S/4 HANA)
•Continuous improvements of processes and technical solutions
•Participating in conferences (e.g., VDA/ODETTE), providing input for future B2B communication standards
Requirements
•Academic degree in Computer Science or another technical field / equivalent qualification
•Multiple years of experience in coordinating B2B integrations
•Comprehensive knowledge of SAP EDI, thorough functional knowledge of SAP SD and general functional knowledge of SAP MM
•Comprehensive knowledge of EDI standards (e.g., EDIFACT, VDA, ANSI) as well as EDI configurations in SAP
•Working experience in a manufacturing company, ideally automotive or automotive supplier sector (is a plus)
•Project management skills/experience
•Keen attention to detail
•Professional working proficiency in English (written; spoken)
Conditions
•Integration in a challenging and international work environment
•Flexible working model
•Collaborative working style
•Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training
