Role: SAP EWM (EXTENDED WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT) FUNCTIONAL EXPERT
Remote
Contract (Inside IR35)
The Role
This role plays a critical part in supporting S/4 HANA transformation initiatives for a leading global customer in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals domain. The consultant will contribute to high-impact projects involving warehouse management including inbound/outbound processes, strategies (put away, picking etc.) and configuring various master data like warehouse number, storage types, section, bins etc., with access to cutting-edge SAP technologies. Working alongside global teams, the role offers opportunities to influence strategic process improvements and deliver scalable solutions across diverse geographies.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead and support SAP EWM for the life sciences and pharmaceuticals clients, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and business requirements.
- Design, configure, and optimize SAP EWM processes with a focus on inbound, outbound logistics, internal movements, handling units management, Physical inventory, bin management and warehouse master data configuration (eg, storage types, activity areas, warehouse process types).
- Integrate SAP EWM with related modules by configuring CIF, IDOC and qRFC for data exchange between SAP S/4 HANA/ECC and EWM, including integration with other SAP modules and external systems.
- Design and Implement complex processes like POSC/LOSC (Process/layout -Oriented Storage Control), Wave management, Kitting and Cross-docking.
- Technical Support by utilizing RF frameworks and ITS Mobile for handheld device configuration. Debug ABAP code for troubleshooting and work with developers for custom enhancements.
- Lead or participate in interface development and integration projects, ensuring robust data flow between SAP and external systems.
- Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones, ensuring effective communication and timely project delivery.
- Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and drive continuous process improvements in production planning and execution.
- Engage with multiple sites & resolve the issues that are plant/site specific
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
- Minimum 10 to15 years of hands-on experience in SAP EWM implementations and rollouts, preferably in Lifesciences and Pharmaceuticals Industries.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP EWM processes , inventory management and best practices in Logisticsusing SAP EWM and integrated planning tools.
- Strong expertise in ABAP code debugging and troubleshooting and S/4 HANA implementations.
- Experience in integrating SAP EWM with other modules.
- Hands-on experience in interface development and integration projects, including troubleshooting and monitoring.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across global teams and time zones.
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
- Integration of SAP EWM with other connected systems
- Basic understanding of pharmaceuticals processes
- Prior involvement in global delivery models, with experience collaborating across IST and European time zones.
- Experience in Repetitive and Discrete Manufacturing alongside Process Industries.
- Ability to conduct training and workshops for business users and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with SAP best practices and industry standards in life sciences or similar regulated industries.