SAP EWM Solution Architect

We are currently hiring a SAP EWM Solution Architect. This position is based in Bismarck, ND(Onsite - Monday to Thursday, and Friday is remote work). I'd like to go through the job description for your interest. If you are interested, please apply here.

Role: SAP EWM Solution Architect
Location: Bismarck, ND(Onsite - Monday to Thursday, and Friday is remote work)
Duration: Contract 6+ months and possibility for extension
Client Industry: Utilities

What is the Client Exactly Looking For?
The client is seeking a seasoned SAP EWM Solution Architect to lead solution design and implementation within a Utilities enterprise. This role will focus on designing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain and warehouse processes using SAP S/4HANA, EWM, and Ariba, specifically tailored for Utilities operations, which often involve:

• Asset-heavy inventory management

• Field services and material tracking

• Procurement of services and materials for infrastructure projects

• Strict compliance and audit needs

• SME-level knowledge in SAP EWM, with strong hands-on design and configuration experience.

• Solid understanding of Utilities supply chain use cases especially those involving material management, production planning, and procurement.

• Experience with SAP Ariba modules (Buying, Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Mgmt).

• Strong integration expertise between SAP S/4HANA, ECC, and Ariba.

• Ability to support the full project lifecycle (blueprinting to hypercare).

• Onsite availability in Bismarck, ND (Mon Thu)

Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the primary SME for SAP EWM, providing authoritative guidance on best practices, functional capabilities, and industry trends.
• Solution Design Blueprinting: Lead or significantly contribute to the design of end-to-end supply chain processes in SAP, mapping business requirements to SAP standard functionalities in modules such as:
• SAP S4HANAERP: Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), Production Planning (PP), Warehouse Management (WM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM).
• SAP Ariba: Strategic Sourcing (Sourcing, Contracts), Operational Procurement (Buying, Invoicing, Guided Buying), Supplier Management (Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Supplier Risk).
• Integration Leadership: Possess a strong understanding of integration points and data flows between SAP Ariba and SAP S4HANA ECC, as well as other relevant SAP Supply Chain modules. Guide integration strategies and troubleshooting.
• Requirements Analysis: Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document complex supply chain business requirements, translating them into clear functional specifications.
• Configuration Validation: Guide and support configuration activities in SAP Supply Chain modules and Ariba solutions to realize the designed processes. Perform functional validation of configured solutions.
• Problem Solving Optimization: Identify and resolve complex business and system issues within the supply chain domain. Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements to drive efficiency.
• Project Lifecycle Support: Participate in all phases of the project lifecycle, from discovery and design to build, testing (SIT, UAT), training, and hypercare support.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including other SAP functional areas (e.g., Finance, Master Data), technical teams (ABAP, Integration), OCM, and Testing teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Documentation Knowledge Transfer: Create and maintain comprehensive functional documentation, including design documents, test scripts, and training materials. Facilitate knowledge transfer to internal teams and end-users.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating consensus and driving decision-making.

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in SAP Supply Chain functional consulting or equivalent SME role.
• Proven in-depth functional experience across multiple SAP Supply Chain modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Production Planning (PP).
• Significant experience ([Number, e.g., 3-5+]) years with SAP Ariba modules (e.g., Ariba Sourcing, Ariba Contracts, Ariba Buying, Ariba Guided Buying, Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance).
• Experience with SAP S4HANA is highly preferred; experience with ECC is also valuable.
• Demonstrated experience in at least [Number, e.g., 2-3+] full lifecycle SAP implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of integration scenarios between SAP Ariba and SAP S4HANAECC.
• Technical Functional Skills:
• Expert-level functional configuration skills in core SAP MM, SD, and PP.
• Strong understanding of procurement, order-to-cash, and production processes.
• Hands-on experience with Ariba configuration, template design, and integration aspects.
• Ability to read and understand ABAP code (for debugging specifications) is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating functional specifications for WRICEF (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms).

Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.