Jane Petra Scott - Senior SAP Retail Architect

Professional Profile

Senior SAP Retail Architect and Digital Transformation Lead with a proven track record of modernizing enterprise systems. High-value specialist bridging the gap between technical execution and business strategy, specializing in SAP CAR, S/4 HANA Retail, and AI-Driven Analytics.

Expert in steering complex, global template designs across Europe, USA, and APAC regions. Combines deep technical expertise in API-first architectures and data modernization with an entrepreneurial mindset to deliver scalable, compliant, and future-proof solutions.

Core Competencies

SAP CARAB 5.0

SAP S/4 Retail

AI-Driven Demand Forecasting (UDF)

Order to Cash (O2C) Global Template

Cloud Architecture & APIM

POSDTA & Real-Time Analytics

ITIL 4 Strategic Leader

Agile & Scrum (PSPO I)

Process Modelling (Signavio)

Omnichannel Strategy

Work History

Senior Functional Consultant

ALDI DX (International) Jul 2023 - Present

Driving digital transformation for ALDI International by migrating legacy systems to a unified SAP S/4 HANA landscape across Europe, USA, and APAC. Responsible for harmonizing regional requirements into a scalable Global Template.

Global O2C Template (AHEAD - HOFER): Team Lead for full life-cycle implementation of Order-to-Cash template, successfully rolling out country-specific requirements for South East Europe.

API-First Modernization (FIT): Architected the migration from legacy SAP PI (SOAP) to a modern APIM REST architecture, enabling scalable, cloud-native integrations.

Process Optimization: L3/L4 Process Modeller using SAP Signavio to design and optimize complex O2C workflows.

Senior Functional Analyst

The Shoprite Group Nov 2016 - Jul 2023

Led innovations for Africa's largest retailer (2000+ stores), leveraging SAP HANA to revolutionize inventory visibility, forecasting, and omnichannel sales.

AI-Driven Forecasting (UDF): Implemented Unified Demand Forecast on SAP CAR, utilizing real-time sales data to drive predictive inventory planning and reduce stockouts.

Sixty60 (Unified Commerce): Enabled the award-winning "Sixty60" on-demand grocery app by delivering real-time, on-shelf availability data via HANA analytics.

Xtra Savings (Loyalty): Architected real-time data pipelines to SAP Hybris, powering hyper-personalized marketing for millions of loyal customers.

Managing Partner

Consulting Business (C'Alliance Consulting) 2014 - 2016

Founded and operated a specialized SAP consulting firm. Successfully managed full P&L, business development, and "rapid implementation" delivery models. Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset by navigating complex regulatory frameworks and securing Critical Skills Visas.

IT Consultant

Datacentrix (Lotterywest) Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

Location: Perth, Australia & South Africa.
Executed a high-compliance migration for Lotterywest (NGO) to SAP Record Management, ensuring strict adherence to National Archives directives.

IT Consultant

EOH Feb 2010 - Nov 2012

Delivered critical public sector solutions for the City of Johannesburg (Billing Support) and City of Cape Town (Transport Dashboard), integrating SAP CRM with diverse external systems.

Customer Representative

ZNIX Consulting Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Detailed Project Portfolio

Global O2C Template (AHEAD) ALDI DX International

Led the full life-cycle implementation of a Global Order-to-Cash template. Successfully rolled out country-specific requirements for South East Europe while maintaining strict global governance.

SAP S/4 Retail Order-to-Cash (O2C) Global Template Governance Team Leadership

API-First Modernization Strategy ALDI DX International

Architected and executed the critical migration from legacy SAP Process Integration (SOAP) to a modern APIM REST architecture. This reduced interface complexity by 40% and enabled real-time cloud integrations.

SAP BTP APIM (API Management) REST Architectures Cloud Integration

Sixty60 Unified Commerce App The Shoprite Group

Enabled the backend architecture for South Africa's #1 grocery app. Delivered real-time "On-Shelf Availability" and "Sales" data from SAP CAR to the customer facing app, ensuring 99.5% stock accuracy for online orders.

SAP CARAB 5.0 OAA (Omnichannel Availability) Real-Time Analytics App Integration

AI-Driven Demand Forecasting (UDF) The Shoprite Group

Implemented Unified Demand Forecast (UDF) on SAP CAR. Utilized machine learning algorithms on 2 years of historical sales data to automate replenishment, reducing waste and out-of-stocks.

SAP UDF Demand Planning AI/ML Big Data

Process Mining & Modernization ALDI DX International

Utilized SAP Signavio to map, analyze, and optimize L3/L4 business processes. Identified bottlenecks in the Order-to-Cash cycle and implemented automated workflows to resolve them.

SAP Signavio BPMN 2.0 Process Mining Workflow Automation

Education & Accreditations

Certifications

BCS Foundation Cert. in Architecture Concepts (2026)
ITIL® 4 Leader: Digital (2025-2028)
ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan & Improve (2025-2028)
PSPO I: Professional Scrum Product Owner (Feb 2025)
ITIL® 4 Foundation (2024-2028)
SAP Fiori Overview (2020)

Education

Cyber Security Certificate

F’SATI & CPUT (2018)

References

Ravi Mugi SAP CAR Functional Consultant | SAP IS-Retail | POS Integration Consultant at Infosys
January 31, 2023 View Recommendation

Haydn Rust Senior IT Professional (SAP) at ALDI DX
January 17, 2023 View Recommendation

Arnold Okkenburg (PMP) Senior Project Manager & PMO Consultant
January 5, 2023 View Recommendation

Henk Brand Program Manager / Delivery Manager at The Shoprite Group
October 7, 2022 View Recommendation