Principal Consultant - SAP EWM Consultant
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Job description
We are looking for an SAP EWM Functional Consultant to lead and execute an EWM rollout to new warehouses/plants based on an existing global template. The role spans fit-gap, localization, configuration & integration, data migration, cutover, and hypercare, working closely with business SMEs, product owners, and technical teams., Rollout & Template Governance
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Analyze fit-gap against the global EWM template; document localization needs, country-specific legal/quality requirements, and operational constraints.
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Drive template adoption while proposing controlled deviations backed by business case and impact analysis.
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Create/extend org structure: warehouse numbers, storage types/sections/bins, activity areas, queues, work centers, resources.
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Coordinate with cross-functional teams (MM/SD/PP/QM/TM/MDG/Basis/Security) and release management for transport sequencing. Core EWM Functional Scope
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Inbound: ASN/IDN handling, GR strategy, deconsolidation, QIE integration (QM), HU & packaging specs, POSC/LOSC, exception handling.
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Outbound: Wave management, pick/pack/ staging, WT/WO determination, cartonization/packing, GI & PPF outputs, integration with SD/TM.
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Internal: Replenishment, stock transfers, slotting/rearrangement, physical inventory, VAS, cross-docking, kitting/pack spec rules.
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RF Framework: Menu design, exception codes, device testing, queue priorities.
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Master Data & Control: Product/Batch/Serial, pack specs, storage control, process types, document/item types, WOCRs, warehouse/order creation rules.
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Integration: , qRFC monitoring, IDocs, TM freight units & stages, HU interface, QIE, optional YL/MFS/Labor Management. Build, Test & Cutover
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Configure EWM per template; produce FS/Config RDs, WRICEF specs (forms, labels, RF screens, enhancements, PPF actions, BAdIs like /SCWM/EX_*).
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Prepare test scenarios, traceability, and lead SIT/UAT with defect triage; ensure performance and volume test readiness.
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Define cutover plan: master data loads, stock upload, open orders, bin creation, wave queues, mock runs with rehearsal checklists.
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Execute data migration (LSMW/BDC/standard APIs): products, packspecs, bins, HU types, BP/customer/vendor, stock initial load.
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Provide go-live support & hypercare Operations & Support
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Create training content (SOPs, RF job aids), conduct end-user training & key-user enablement.
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Establish monitoring & support procedures: /SCWM/MON, /SCWM/SQUEUE, SMQ2, SM58, SLG1, delivery monitors, PPF error handling. Drive continuous improvements post-rollout; document lessons learned and backlog.
Requirements
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Strong SAP experience with experience in EWM; at least 2 end-to-end EWM implementations and 1+ rollouts.
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Hands-on configuration in: o Inbound/Outbound/Internal processes, POSC/LOSC, WT/WO determination, WOCR, Activity Areas, Queues, Resource Management, Replenishment, Physical Inventory. o RF Framework, HU & Packaging Specs, PPF (output & actions), QIE integration.
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Strong integration knowledge with MM/SD/TM/QM/PP and IDoc/qRFC/CIF/DRF replication.
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Experience in data migration, cutover, and hypercare in warehouse go-lives.
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Ability to write FS, review TS/ABAP specs, and guide WRICEF build (BAdIs, enhancements, forms & labels, smartforms/Adobe).
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Proficient with testing tools (e.g., Solution Manager/ALM), defect management, and release management.
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Excellent stakeholder communication; proven record working with operations users on the shop floor (with RF). Nice-to-Have
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Embedded EWM on S/4HANA experience (2023) knowledge of differences vs. Decentral EWM.
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Exposure to Yard Logistics, Labor Management, MFS, Kitting, Advanced VAS, Cross-Docking, Slotting/Rearrangement optimization.
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SAP TM integration (freight units, OTR/DTR, stages, freight order updates).
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Experience with barcode/RF devices, label formats (ZPL/EPL), and printer setup.
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Familiarity with MDG