【SAP Engineer（Shizuoka）】100% In-House IT for a Global Manufacturer | Hybrid | JLPT N2 level

★SAP ERP Implementation & Maintenance Engineer

• Business Level Japanese Required

◆ Location: Shizuoka

◆ Flextime & Hybrid Work

◆ Great Welfare

◆ Annual Salary： 5.1 million ～ 7 million yen.

-------------【About the company】-------------

In short, the company’s core business is providing "Total IT Solutions" that handle the entire IT strategy for the corporate group.

Going far beyond conventional software development, its scope spans from strategic planning to system operations, as well as delivering IT services embedded directly into group products. Its operations are driven by three main pillars:

1. Product Development & "Koto Service" Support

Adding digital value to the hardware products ("Mono") manufactured across the corporate group.

Product-Connected Apps: Development of mobile applications that connect smartphones with products such as electric power-assisted bicycles and motorcycles.

Digital Engineering Platforms: Building and operating digital environments—including 3D CAD and simulation analysis tools—used by engineers to design products.

Vehicle Dynamics Prediction: Development of calculation and simulation programs that model motorcycle movement and dynamics using mathematical and mechanical engineering principles.

2. Supply Chain & Management Platform Support

Supporting the global "Manufacture, Transport, and Sell" operations of Yamaha products through IT infrastructure.

Smart Factory Transformation: Automation of factory production lines and the construction of production management systems.

Logistics & Sales Systems: Core enterprise systems supporting operations from parts procurement to global dealer inventory management.

Corporate Systems: Essential back-office infrastructure driving corporate management across the entire group, including accounting, HR, and finance.

3. IT Infrastructure & Security

Building the global infrastructure required for the corporate group to operate securely worldwide.

Global Network: Construction and maintenance of communication networks connecting global business sites.

Data Center & Cloud Services: Management and operation of core server infrastructure.

Cybersecurity: Implementation of advanced security measures and formulation of BCP (Business Continuity Planning).

-------------【 Job Description】-------------

■Department Mission

Support the transformation of core business systems—which forms a key pillar of the corporate group’s digital transformation (DX) strategy—and ensure their long-term operational stability.

■Your Role

Responsible for the end-to-end implementation, operation, and maintenance of the corporate group’s ERP landscape—centered on SAP—while actively driving initiatives to bring these capabilities in-house (insourcing).

■Strengths

・The company continuously creates new value through close cross-functional collaboration with internal business divisions, global group sites, and strategic consulting partners (such as SAP consultants).

・A cohesive team environment where seasoned experts and junior talent work shoulder-to-shoulder, fostering mutual respect, continuous daily learning, and shared growth toward common goals.

■Responsibilities

・Participate as a core team member in a once-in-a-decade, large-scale core system transformation project, driving SAP implementation, operation, and maintenance across domestic and international group entities.

・Collaborate closely with internal business divisions during deployment to optimize business processes using SAP. Oversee the maintenance and governance of the Global Template, ensuring strict alignment with headquarters requirements as SAP is rolled out globally.

・Handle inquiries, enhancements, and functional requests regarding the Global Template during overseas site deployments, evaluating compliance with core business standards while supporting international implementations.

・Drive timely responses to user inquiries, incident resolution, change requests, and routine maintenance tasks to guarantee long-term operational stability as a unified team.

・Work side-by-side with domain specialists across business units and strategic SAP consulting partners. Accumulate deep ERP implementation and operational expertise with the ultimate goal of transitioning the organization toward a fully in-house model for end-to-end ERP delivery and support.

*Note: Global Template

A standardized core SAP configuration combining pre-defined parameters and custom add-on developments tailored to the group's global business processes, designed for immediate deployment across all global SAP implementation sites.

■Gained Skills

・Gain hands-on experience contributing to core digital transformation (DX) initiatives that form the foundation of the corporate group’s mid-to-long-term management plans.

・ Accelerate your technical growth by mastering SAP through real-world implementation—gaining practical insights and practical experience that cannot be acquired through self-study alone.

・Continually upgrade your skills by keeping pace with the latest global ERP trends, best practices, and enterprise technologies.

・Develop professional English communication skills alongside the cross-cultural adaptability and negotiation tactics required to collaborate effectively with international teams.

・Benefit from an organization that prioritizes talent development—offering rich opportunities for self-improvement through internal and external training programs, as well as overseas business trips.

・Access abundant opportunities to engage in international operations, enabling you to build a career as a globally recognized IT professional.

・Acquire comprehensive domain expertise in supply chain logistics and corporate financial management across a globally expanding enterprise network.

■Position Highlights

・Modernize legacy systems that have been in operation for nearly 30 years, directly driving the corporate group's global foundation and digital transformation (DX) strategy.

・Gain a deep sense of fulfillment from knowing that the systems you implement, operate, and maintain actively keep the entire global corporate group running every day.

-------------【 Requirements】-------------

■Required

3+ years of practical experience (in implementation or maintenance and operation) in the core business application domain of accounting, sales, logistics, or after-sales service

■Preferred

・Practical experience in implementation, operation, and maintenance of SAP R3 or S/4HANA

・SAP Consultant certification (any type)

・SAP ABAP development experience

・SAP Basis experience

・Basic Information Technology Engineer Examination, Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination, and Advanced Information Technology Engineer Examination

・Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Certification, Level 3 or higher

・English proficiency: TOEIC score of 500 or higher

・Practical experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of global systems in English

・Experience implementing systems overseas

■Ideal Applicants

・Eager to grow globally alongside customers and business partners as a key team member of the corporate group.

・Highly collaborative with strong, initiative-driven interpersonal skills.

・Driven by a genuine curiosity and commitment to learning SAP and enterprise ERP platforms.

・Eager to step out of comfort zones and fearlessly take on new challenges.

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Flexible Work Hours System

Paid Leave Encouragement Program

Parental Leave System

Caregiver Leave System

Reduced-Hours Work System for Childcare and Caregiving

On-site Daycare Facility (Waiwai Land)

Employee Cafeteria

Comprehensive Health Checkups, Family Health Checkups, and Gynecological Cancer Screenings

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Salary Savings Plan

Housing Allowance

Employee Discount Program

Mutual Aid Association (wedding and childbirth bonuses, condolence payments, etc.)

Group Insurance (Life Insurance, Auto Insurance)

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage for the Company’s Products

*Relocation expenses will be reimbursed after joining the company, up to a maximum of 150,000 yen (including tax).

If you are the head of a household and pay rent for a rental residence, a housing allowance will be provided as follows:

● Amount (monthly): 30,000 yen for singles, 40,000 yen for married employees

● Payment Period: For singles, 4 years if hired at age 30 or older; for those hired before age 30, the period is either until age 30 or 5 years, whichever is longer

●For married employees, 4 years

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