The Company
PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at
Purpose
As part of our global trade compliance transformation, PerkinElmer is seeking a Trade Compliance Technology / GTS Business Process Owner to lead and scale our International Trade compliance (ITC) technology program across all regions. This position will drive the design and delivery of end-to-end trade technology solutions that support PerkinElmer's goals and objectives as well as directly take oversight of PerkinElmer's external service providers (GTS technical consultants) for SAP GTS support in all regions.
This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities which include project management, translation of trade regulations into system processes, coordination of system migrations, new site implementations, on-going system updates, and identification of new trade technologies that could bring value to PerkinElmer ITC.
Responsibilities
Business Process Ownership & Governance
Own and govern end-to-end SAP GTS business processes, including international trade compliance requirements, integrations, controls, and supporting procedures
Define and maintain the standard operating procedures for SAP GTS, ensuring alignment with PerkinElmer's compliance goals and objectives
Serve as the primary point of contact for SAP GTS process design & change management
Solution Design & Delivery
Lead business requirement definition and solution design for SAP GTS enhancements, implementations, and system migrations
Translate complex trade regulations into standardized technology-enabled solutions
Partner closely with IT to ensure system configurations, enhancements, and releases align with approved business processes and global standards
Operation Support and Continuous Improvement
Provide functional leadership and advanced support for SAP GTS to ensure business continuity and compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP GTS issues, partnering with IT and regional teams as required
Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and automation opportunities
Identify & drive continuous improvement initiatives
Cross Functional & Regional Collaboration
Act as the central liaison between international trade compliance & business teams on technology & SAP topics
Support global & regional stakeholders during new site implementations, acquisitions, and system upgrades
Lead change management activities, including stakeholder communication, training support, and system monitoring
Basic Qualifications
+7 years of SAP GTS experience, preferably as a business process owner, internal consultant, or similar role
Bs or Ms Degree in information systems, computer science, business management, or similar fields
Project management experience leading SAP GTS implementations, system migrations, or global rollouts
Experience with S/4 HANA a plus
Preferred Characteristics
Strong understanding of international trade compliance
Demonstrated ability to transform regional trade requirements into technology managed solutions
Familiarity with life science / medical device business and/or assembly operations a plus
Proven ability to lead across regions and collaborate cross-functionally
Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills