SAP EWM Lead Consultant

Job Title: SAP EWM Lead Consultant / Solution Architect

Location: Remote / Travel Required

Duration: 5 Months

Position Overview

We are looking for a senior-level expert to design, architect, and deliver end-to-end SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions. In this client-facing leadership role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. You will lead workshops with C-level logistics executives, define global warehouse templates, and architect complex solutions within SAP S/4HANA. Whether focusing on high-level architecture or hands-on configuration leadership, you will be the trusted advisor guiding clients through their digital supply chain transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Strategy

Lead discovery workshops to assess client warehouse operations (inbound, outbound, value-added services, physical inventory) and translate business requirements into a scalable SAP EWM architecture.

Design end-to-end warehouse solutions, defining global templates for multinational rollouts while accommodating local legal and operational variations.

Architect complex warehouse processes, including cross-docking, yard management, labor management, value-added services (VAS), kitting, and handling unit management (HUM).

Define integration strategies between SAP EWM and adjacent SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, QM, TM, GTS) as well as external material handling equipment (MHE) and third-party logistics systems.

Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead full-life cycle implementations from blueprinting and realization through go-live and post-implementation support.

Provide technical and functional leadership to a team of consultants and developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and project timelines.

Oversee the configuration of SAP EWM, including warehouse structure design, storage control, process-oriented storage control, and RF (Radio Frequency) framework.

Manage the integration of SAP EWM with automated warehouse systems, such as conveyors, sorters, pick-by-voice/light, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).

S/4HANA & Technical Expertise

Lead migration, upgrade, or new implementation projects for embedded or decentralized SAP S/4HANA EWM.

Guide the technical team in developing necessary enhancements (BADIs, PPF actions, RF screens) and reports to meet specific client requirements.

Collaborate with Basis and technical architects to ensure optimal system performance, data replication, and interface stability.

Business Transformation & Innovation

Act as a thought leader, advising clients on how to leverage SAP EWM to optimize labor productivity, increase inventory accuracy, and reduce operational costs.

Identify opportunities to incorporate emerging technologies (AI, IoT, digital twins) into warehouse operations to drive Industry 4.0 outcomes.

Support business development efforts, including solutioning for proposals, estimating efforts, and presenting to potential clients.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Experience: 10-15+ years of SAP consulting experience, with a minimum of 5-8 years specialized in SAP EWM (SAP S/4HANA EWM strongly preferred).

Project Track Record: A proven history of delivering 2-3+ full-life cycle SAP EWM implementations, from blueprint to go-live.

Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of warehouse operations, logistics processes, supply chain execution, and inventory management principles.

Technical Configuration: Hands-on expertise in configuring core EWM processes, including:

Inbound/Outbound/Internal processes

Wave management and picking strategies

Packing specifications and handling units

Yard management and staging

Labor management and resource optimization

Integration: Strong experience integrating EWM with SAP modules (MM, SD, PP, QM) and external systems (WCS, MHE, RFID).

S/4HANA: Expertise in either embedded EWM or decentralized EWM within the S/4HANA ecosystem.

Professional Attributes

Executive Presence: Proven ability to facilitate workshops with senior logistics leaders and manage complex stakeholder landscapes.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to optimize complex warehouse flows and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.

Consulting Mindset: Experience in a client-facing consulting role, with the ability to manage scope, expectations, and drive consensus.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating technical complexity into business value.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA preferred).

SAP Certifications in SAP EWM (S/4HANA).

Experience in specific industries such as Retail, Consumer Products, Wholesale Distribution, or Third-Party Logistics (3PL).

Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud for supply chain.