SAP EWM Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Analyst, IT Supply Chain Warehouse Management, is a key contributor responsible for supporting and

optimizing warehouse management processes, with SAP S/4 EWM at the core. This role involves exposure to all areas of

warehouse management, including inbound receiving, outbound shipping, putaway, picking, staging, cross-docking,

inventory management, labor management, yard management, and automation. The role will also be responsible for

analyzing business requirements, designing high-level solutions and estimates, and configuring SAP S/4 EWM.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

Leverage deep knowledge of warehouse operations to design, configure, and optimize SAP S/4HANA EWM

solutions to support key processes such as receiving, putaway, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.

Act as a bridge between warehouse operations, business, and IT, translating business needs into effective SAP

EWM solutions.

Analyze end-to-end warehouse workflows and identify areas for improvement, ensuring system solutions align with operational best practices.

Design and implement scalable SAP EWM functionality to support core warehouse functions including cross-docking, inventory control, labor management, and yard operations.

Collaborate closely with warehouse managers, supervisors, and floor personnel to gather insights, validate system designs, and ensure practical applicability of technical solutions.

Support the integration of automation technologies such as conveyors, sortation systems, and robotics into SAP EWM, with an understanding of operational requirements and constraints.

Lead and contribute to SAP EWM configuration, testing, and deployment activities, ensuring minimal disruption to warehouse operations.

Provide functional support, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement for live SAP EWM environments, with a strong grasp of real-world warehouse challenges.

Participate in the planning and execution of system enhancements, upgrades, and new implementations of SAP EWM.

Develop clear and relevant documentation including process flows, system diagrams, functional specs, and more.

Stay current with industry trends in warehouse management and SAP's roadmap for EWM and then apply this knowledge to recommend system and process innovations.

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

4 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proven experience with warehouse management systems, including a solid understanding of the system development life cycle, application development dynamics, and IT best practices.

4+ years hands-on configuration experience with SAP S/4HANA EWM.

Involvement in large-scale SAP implementations or transformation initiatives.

Configuration experience with Yard Management, Labor Management, and Material Flow System (MFS) is a plus.

Technical SAP expertise is a plus.

Competencies

Demonstrated analytical skills to understand, evaluate, and optimize business processes within SAP environments.

Ability to quickly assess technical risks, identify impacts, and define solutions to remove roadblocks and maintain project momentum.

Deep conceptual and practical knowledge in relevant job discipline.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Skilled in prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.

Maintains integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Proficient in project management tools, issue tracking systems, software development processes, SAP, and Microsoft Office.

Positive, adaptable, and collaborative team player, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Exercises professionalism, sound judgment, and resourcefulness, especially in environments with limited formal processes.

Knowledge of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) audit framework and experience with quarterly/annual review processes.