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 IIP Gold accredited and 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.

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

Client & Account Leadership

• 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

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• SAP functional consultant or SAP architect.
• Expert‑level knowledge in SD, MM, LE/LG logistics modules.
• Significant experience in IS‑Retail and Manufacturing industries.
• Experience in complex multi‑site SAP environments.
• SAP 4/HANA

Desirable

• SAP certification 
• Experience in large programme delivery and solution architecture.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

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

WHAT WE OFFER
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Profit related Bonus (discretionary)
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare
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