SAP EWM Architect

The SAP EWM Solution Architect is responsible for designing, leading, and delivering end to end SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions that support complex warehouse and logistics operations. This role serves as the functional and architectural authority for EWM across program phases, ensuring solutions align with business strategy, SAP best practices, and long term scalability.

The Architect partners with supply chain, operations, IT, and integration teams to translate warehouse and logistics requirements into high performing SAP EWM solutions within an S/4HANA landscape., * Act as the primary EWM subject matter expert and design authority

• Lead design workshops with warehouse, logistics, and operations stakeholders

• Partner with Solution Architects (S/4, TM, IBP) to ensure end to end integration

• Mentor junior consultants and guide offshore delivery teams

• Present solution designs and trade offs to senior leadership

Integration & Technical Oversight

• Design EWM integration with:

o SAP S/4HANA (SD, MM, PP, QM)

o SAP TM, Yard Logistics, and Transportation Execution

o Automation systems (WMS, MHE, PLC, RF, RFID, conveyors, AS/RS)

• Collaborate with technical teams on:

o IDocs, qRFCs, APIs, and middleware (CPI)

o RF Framework configuration and device strategy

• Ensure master data alignment and data migration strategy

Delivery & Governance

• Ensure solution quality across blueprint, build, test, and deployment phases

• Review functional designs, configurations, and test scenarios

• Support UAT, cutover, and go live activities

• Identify risks, dependencies, and optimization opportunities

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• 8+ years of SAP Warehouse / Logistics experience

• 4+ years hands on SAP EWM implementation experience

• Proven experience as an SAP EWM Solution Architect or Lead Consultant

• Full lifecycle SAP EWM implementation experience (2+ preferred)

SAP EWM Expertise

• Deep functional knowledge of:

o Inbound / Outbound Processing

o Warehouse Structure & Master Data

o RF Framework

o Labor Management

o Yard Management

• Experience with both Embedded and Decentralized EWM

• Strong understanding of EWM integration within S/4HANA

Business & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations

• Ability to translate complex operational requirements into SAP solutions

• Excellent stakeholder communication and facilitation skills

• Experience leading design and architecture decisions

Preferred technical and professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP EWM Certification (S/4HANA EWM preferred)

• Experience with warehouse automation and MHE integrations

• Exposure to SAP TM, GTS, or IBP

• Consulting or system integrator background

• Industry experience in Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, or Life Sciences

Soft Skills

• Strategic, solution oriented mindset

• Confident architectural decision making

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability

• Collaborative and adaptable in complex programs

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