SAP Extended Warehouse Management (eWM) Solution Architect

As an SAP eWM Solution Architect, you will lead and define SAP Extended Warehouse Management solution architecture for global implementations. This senior role requires extensive SAP eWM expertise combined with deep understanding of warehouse operations and automation technologies. You will work directly with warehouse managers, logistics managers, continuous improvement managers and business stakeholders in multinational contexts, translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. You will guide implementation teams, validate supplier proposals, and ensure solutions align with ABB Global Template and best practices while driving operational excellence., * Lead Fit & Gap workshops with business stakeholders, warehouse managers, and logistics managers across multinational operations

• Define and design SAP eWM solution architecture in strict adherence to SAP eWM Global Template and best practices
• Estimate functional effort and timeline for complex projects and change orders
• Validate and approve external supplier effort/timeline estimations for projects and change orders, supporting project managers in supplier evaluation
• Approve Functional Design Specifications (FDS) ensuring compliance with SAP eWM Architecture and ABB Global Template
• Lead and contribute to Business Blueprint (BBP) development and writing when performed by ABB IS
• Review and validate Technical Specifications supporting Technical Architects and development teams
• Design warehouse automation integration solutions leveraging SAP integration capabilities and technologies
• Provide functional approval for System Integration Testing (SIT) scenario definitions
• Conduct functional approval of SIT results before releasing for business testing
• Contribute to UAT scenario definition and preparation in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Design comprehensive Roles and Authorization profiles for SAP eWM and SAP Fiori
• Approve cut-over plan IS tasks ensuring smooth go-live execution
• Lead go-live activities and hypercare issue resolution with rapid response
• Provide proactive support to business in continuous improvement initiatives and optimization
• Communicate complex technical solutions clearly to warehouse managers, logistics managers, and executive stakeholders
• Mentor and guide functional analysts and technical teams throughout project lifecycle
• Stay current with SAP eWM innovations, warehouse automation trends, and integration technologies
• Define, design and execute end-user training strategies and training material (continuous evolution of application enhancements)

Do you have experience in Web services?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering, Business Administration with focus on Logistics/IT, or Information Systems preferred)

• SAP Certified Extended Warehouse Management (eWM) Consultant is mandatory
• Overall 12+ years of experience in information system domain and minimum 8-10 years of SAP eWM implementation experience on both SAP ECC and S/4 HANA (decentralized version preferred)
• Minimum 6 full end-to-end SAP eWM implementations project, preferably in multinational context
• Proven track record as Solution Architect or Lead Consultant in complex SAP eWM projects
• Hands-on experience working in physical warehouse environments with direct exposure to warehouse operations, needs, and challenges
• Strong experience collaborating with warehouse managers and logistics managers at various organizational levels
• Experience in evaluating and managing external supplier proposals and deliverables
• Background in warehouse automation integration projects
• Experience with SAP integration technologies and tools in warehouse management context
• Proven ability to work in multinational context, cross-functional teams
• Experience in solution architecture design, validation, and governance
• Comprehensive mastery of all SAP eWM functionalities
• Knowledge of SAP eWM CDS views and ODATA services for S/4 HANA
• Expert understanding of SAP eWM Best Practices and Global Template design principles
• Functional knowledge of SAP Fiori Apps and extensibility capabilities
• Expertise in SAP eWM technical extensions: BADIs, Function Modules, APIs
• Advanced knowledge of Roles and Authorizations concepts in SAP S/4 and SAP Fiori
• Strong expertise in SAP integration tools and capabilities: IDOC, qRFC, web services, ALE, APIs
• Knowledge of warehouse automation integration technologies (MFS, PLC interfaces, conveyor systems, robotics)
• Understanding performance optimization, troubleshooting, and scalability considerations
• Proficiency in architecture documentation: Solution Design Documents, Architecture Blueprints, Integration Specifications
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is a must. Additional language like Italian or Spanish is an added advantage

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