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Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of tires and other rubber products. We employ over 140,000 people around the world, operate 3 technical centers and 178 manufacturing plants and sell products in more than 150 countries. “Serving Society with Superior Quality” has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931 and we look for individuals who share our passion to fulfill this mission. 

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Facilities & Resources 

Bridgestone EMEA operates in more than 60 countries and employs over 18,200 employees in its offices and plants:  

  • 14 plants in France (Bethune), Belgium (Lanklaar and Liege), Italy (Bari), Poland (Stargard and Poznan), Hungary (Tatabanya), Spain (Bilbao, Puente San Miguel and Burgos), South Africa (Port Elizabeth and Brits), Russia (Ulyanovsk) and a joint venture in Turkey (Izmit) 
  • A raw materials plant in Spain (Usansolo) 
  • A leading R&D and testing facility in Italy  
  • A state of the art proving ground in Italy 
  • The EMEA headquarters in Zaventem, Belgium.  
Sales & Products  

With its leading tyre technology, the company focuses on high-performance tyres: 

  • A major supplier of original equipment to car manufacturers (including Porsche, VW group, Ford group, BMW, Mercedes, General Motors, Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, Toyota  and Fiat group, etc.)  
  • A pioneer in Run-Flat Technology tyres and major supplier to car manufacturers 
  • A leading manufacturer in the agricultural market (Firestone brand) 
  • A leading manufacturer in the motorcycle market 
  • A leading brand in the truck & bus replacement market and a leading supplier to vehicle manufacturers (Mercedes, Renault, Volvo, Scania, MAN, DAF, Iveco, etc.) 

Our tyres are sold under the Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and other brand names for: 

  • Passenger cars, 4×4 vehicles 
  • Trucks and buses 
  • All types of commercial, construction and off-the-road vehicles 
  • Tractors and agricultural machinery 
  • Motorcycles and scooters 
  • Motor sport 
  • Aircraft  
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Sales & Products  

With its leading tyre technology, the company focuses on high-performance tyres: 

  • A major supplier of original equipment to car manufacturers (including Porsche, VW group, Ford group, BMW, Mercedes, General Motors, Peugeot, Citroën, Renault, Toyota  and Fiat group, etc.)  
  • A pioneer in Run-Flat Technology tyres and major supplier to car manufacturers 
  • A leading manufacturer in the agricultural market (Firestone brand) 
  • A leading manufacturer in the motorcycle market 
  • A leading brand in the truck & bus replacement market and a leading supplier to vehicle manufacturers (Mercedes, Renault, Volvo, Scania, MAN, DAF, Iveco, etc.) 

Our tyres are sold under the Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and other brand names for: 

  • Passenger cars, 4×4 vehicles 
  • Trucks and buses 
  • All types of commercial, construction and off-the-road vehicles 
  • Tractors and agricultural machinery 
  • Motorcycles and scooters 
  • Motor sport 
  • Aircraft  
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SAP / EDI Application architect

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Job purpose

The SAP / EDI project team at Bridgestone EMEA implements electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions with external partners such as car manufacturers and dealers. The team of approximately 10 people consists of architects, SAP S/4 functional and technical analysts, and developers.

Your role is to advise, design, and lead the implementation of EDI projects end to end. You plan, analyze, and design solutions according to new business and partner needs and decide on the technical and functional orientation of the EDI solutions. You take ownership of the existing EDI processes and actively contribute to their continuous improvement.

You interact regularly with business counterparts and other SAP application architects and engage with multiple IT and business stakeholders across Europe to discuss requirements and define the best solutions for Bridgestone and its customers. While you have a strong understanding of SAP Clean Core principles, you apply them pragmatically, balancing industry and Bridgestone standards with business urgency and efficient delivery.

Bridgestone offers you the opportunity to work within a culturally diverse and international team made up of experts from Bridgestone and many local and global partners. You will get the opportunity to work directly on SAP S/4, EDI, and PI/CPI areas and interact with experienced IT colleagues from many other domains on cutting-edge technologies.

You will be located at the EMEA headquarters in Brussels or in our manufacturing hub in Bilbao. Many of the daily activities at Bridgestone are supported by tools selected as part of the digitalization path of the company. MS Teams meetings and remote access to systems are essential components of our working tools, allowing you to communicate with different teams, stay synchronized, and support home or remote working.  

Main responsibilities

  • Your main responsibility is to advise, design, and implement new data interchanges with external partners in Europe.
  • You coordinate the EDI functional team, business counterparts, external partners, and ABAP and PI/PO/CPI specialists.
  • You supervise the work of EDI colleagues and guide them in making the right functional and technical choices, based on a strong understanding of the core EDI and Order-to-Cash flows.
  • You act as the IT contact toward external partners and as the architectural point of contact for EDI within the European IT organization, contributing to cross-functional IT initiatives where EDI is involved.
  • You understand partner EDI requirements and translate them into technical and functional specifications, promoting standard solutions and minimizing custom developments.
  • You define and maintain EDI message mapping specifications for PI/PO specialists and understand the ABAP programs related to EDI processing. When required, you write functional specifications and provide guidance to ABAP developers.
  • If needed, you perform SAP customizing and maintain the necessary table settings in the SAP system.
  • You ensure that EDI documentation is continuously maintained and actively participate in testing activities.
  • You actively share knowledge and assure knowledge transfer to EDI team members and support colleagues.
  • You act as third-line support for complex EDI issues when required.

Required capabilities

  • Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with different levels of the organization, both IT and business, inside and outside the company.
  • Deep functional knowledge of SAP SD and good knowledge of MM, including IDoc interfaces, partner profiles, ALE, and output controls. Familiarity with standard SAP SD/MM flows and documents such as orders, contracts, scheduling agreements, deliveries, and invoices.
  • Very strong analytical skills, with the ability to understand partner and business needs and translate them into clear, pragmatic technical and functional solutions.
  • Creativity and agility combined with a strong sense of standardization, aiming to reuse existing solutions or design simple and efficient approaches within defined timelines.
  • Ability to analyze and debug ABAP code and understand how technical implementations support business processes. An ABAP background that enables guidance of developers is a strong asset.
  • Solid understanding of SAP Clean Core principles and the ability to apply them in a pragmatic manner, balancing standards with business needs.
  • Willingness to learn and deepen expertise in industry-specific EDI standards and become a reference in the automotive EDI domain.
  • Ability to work autonomously while also being a strong team player, with an active contribution to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team.

Experience

  • BS/MS degree in IT or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in SAP SD module and good knowledge in MM.
  • Good skill in ABAP (read/debug). SAP Clean Core experience is appreciated.
  • The knowledge of the EDI message formats like ORDER, DELFOR, DESADV, INVOIC in EDIFACT standards and XML is a big plus.
  • Experience with API and JSON is a plus.
  • Fluent English is a must, knowledge of any other languages is an asset.

Disclaimer

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level.  This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live.  Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business.  We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success.   

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SAP / EDI specialist

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Job purpose

The EDI project team at Bridgestone EMEA implements electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions with external partners such as car manufacturers and dealers. The team consists of architects, SAP S/4 functional and technical analysts, and developers.

Your role is to lead and implement EDI integrations end to end. You plan, analyze, and design solutions according to new requirements and interact regularly with business counterparts, supporting them in resolving customer requests and operational issues.

You work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners and translate business and customer requirements into precise SAP EDI solutions within a high-volume Order-to-Cash environment.

Bridgestone offers you the opportunity to work within a culturally diverse and international team made up of experts from Bridgestone and many local and global partners. You will work directly with SAP, EDI, and PI/CPI technologies and collaborate with experienced IT colleagues across different domains.

You will be located in either Bilbao or at the EMEA headquarters in Brussels. Many daily activities are supported by digital collaboration tools, including MS Teams and remote system access, enabling efficient communication and flexible working arrangements.

Main responsibilities

  • Your main responsibility is to lead and implement new EDI integrations with external partners.
  • You coordinate with business counterparts, external partners, and ABAP and PI/PO specialists to ensure correct and timely delivery of EDI solutions.
  • You act as the IT contact toward external partners and understand their EDI requirements, translating them into accurate technical specifications.
  • You analyze partner and customer requirements against existing standard solutions, identify gaps where necessary, and propose pragmatic and compliant solutions.
  • You promote the use of standard SAP solutions and minimize new developments wherever possible.
  • You define EDI message mapping specifications for PI/PO specialists and understand the ABAP programs related to EDI processing, requesting changes when required.
  • You perform SAP customizing and maintain necessary table settings in the SAP system.
  • You maintain project and solution documentation and actively participate in testing activities.
  • You support users during go-live phases and assure knowledge transfer to the EDI support team.
  • You act as third-line support for complex EDI issues and partner escalations when required.

Required capabilities

  • Deep functional knowledge of SAP SD, including IDoc interfaces, partner profiles, ALE, and output controls, with familiarity with standard SD/MM flows and documents such as orders, contracts, scheduling agreements, deliveries, and invoices.
  • Understanding of industry-specific EDI protocols and standards and their mapping to SAP document types and processes.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate partner and user needs into clear and accurate technical specifications.
  • High level of precision and attention to detail, particularly in EDI mappings, testing, and documentation.
  • Creativity and agility combined with a strong focus on standard solutions and efficient delivery within defined timeframes.
  • Ability to analyze and debug ABAP code.
  • Strong coordination and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with different levels of the organization, both IT and business, internally and externally.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team, in a delivery-focused and partner-facing role.

Experience

  • BS/MS degree in IT or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in SAP SD module and good knowledge in MM.
  • Intermediate skill in ABAP (read/debug).
  • The knowledge of the EDI message formats like ORDER, DELFOR, DESADV, INVOIC in EDIFACT and VDA standards is a big plus.
  • Experience with API and JSON is a plus.
  • Fluent English is a must, knowledge of any other languages is an asset.

Disclaimer

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level.  This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live.  Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business.  We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success.   

Apply here