SAP EWM Functional Consultant

Job Title: SAP EWM Functional Consultant

Location:

Employment Type- Full Time

Experience required- 5-7 years

Industry Type- Automotive / Auto Parts

Position Overview

process solution expert

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Blueprinting

• Lead workshops with plant stakeholders, conduct gap analysis, and design standardized process templates for inbound, outbound, warehousing, packaging, and production replenishment flows. Translate business requirements into robust EWM solution designs and functional specifications.

• Implementation, Rollout & Support

• Execute template-based rollouts across plants following global rollout methodologies. Provide full lifecycle delivery: configuration, system testing (unit, integration, UAT), cutover support, data migration, and hypercare. Provide post‑go‑live operational support to Key Users and IT teams.

• Configuration & Integration

• Configure SAP EWM functionalities (goods receipt, picking, wave management, handling units, physical inventory, RF/mobile screens, VAS, etc.). Manage interfaces with ERP via IDocs, RFC/qRFC, CIF; monitor and resolve interface issues using tools like SMQ2, SAP SolMan, Jira.

• Functional Specifications & Documentation

• Draft detailed functional specifications, test scripts, SOPs, training materials, and configuration documentation. Work with developers to translate FS into custom developments or Fiori transactions where needed.

• Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver workshops and training sessions to plant-level Key Users. Provide user acceptance support, documentation, and change management assistance. Maintain strong customer communication and issue resolution.

• Operational Support & Optimization

• Monitor system performance, support daily warehouse operations, troubleshoot issues (e.g. blocked bins, RF failures, missing tasks), and optimize process flows based on KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  Bachelor’s (or higher) in IT, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Systems, or related field.

• Implementation Background:

  Minimum 2 full end‑to‑end SAP EWM projects

  ;

  minimum 2 projects in post-go‑live or full-time support

  roles; exposure to rollout methodologies.

• Industry Exposure:

  At least

  2 years of EWM experience in Automotive or Manufacturing sectors

  , including production replenishment/granular warehouse processes.

• EWM Versions:

  Hands-on with

  SAP EWM 9.5

  ; at least

  1 year on S/4HANA Embedded EWM

  (e.g. 1909 or newer).

• Integration Skills:

  IDocs, CIF, RFC/qRFC interface configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Functional Scope:

  Expertise across inbound, outbound, internal movements, packaging, VAS, handling unit management, wave release, RF framework. Able to articulate process variants and customer scenarios.

• Technical Specifications & Documentation:

  Experienced in drafting functional specs and test documentation; proficient with tools like SolMan/Jira for tracking.

• Soft Skills:

  Excellent English communication, stakeholder engagement, independent problem-solving, Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, and collaborative mindset.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• SAP Certification:

  SAP EWM (Embedded & Decentralized), SAP WM.

• Additional Capabilities:

  Exposure to

  SAP TM/Yard Logistics

  ,

  Material Flow Systems (MFS)

  , labor management, cartonization, shipping cockpit.

• Methodologies:

  Experience with Agile/Scrum or SAP Activate frameworks.

• Technical Awareness:

  Basic debugging with ABAP, familiarity with Fiori/EWM UI adaptation.

• Operational Tools:

  Working knowledge of warehouse tools (e.g., Syniti for migration, SolMan).

Professional Profile Summary

• Experience Level:

  Senior Consultant (5–7 years), with a broad mix of implementation and support exposure.

• Domain:

  Automotive or Manufacturing warehousing.

• Technical Environment:

  SAP EWM 9.5 + S/4HANA Embedded EWM.

• Functional Strength:

  Deep understanding of warehouse execution, process mapping, solution design, integration.

• Behavioral Competencies:

  Client-facing, detail-oriented, proactive, analytical communicator, independent resolver.

• Mobility:

  Willing to undertake short-term travel for workshops, go-live support, and on‑site alignment.

Why This Role Matters

voice of process excellence