SAP S/4HANA WM Architect

Our client, a leading organization in the life sciences manufacturing and distribution industry, is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Warehouse Management (WM/EWM) Architect to lead the design and governance of integrated warehousing and logistics solutions across a complex supply chain environment.

This is a highly visible architecture role responsible for designing and overseeing end-to-end warehouse and logistics processes spanning Procurement (MM), Warehouse Management (WM/EWM), Logistics Execution (LE), Production Planning (PP), and Sales & Distribution (SD).

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP WM/EWM, strong knowledge of MM and SD/LE integrations, and experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain operations within regulated environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the SAP Operations & Warehousing Architect, you will serve as the senior solution authority responsible for the architecture, design governance, and continuous improvement of warehouse and logistics capabilities across the enterprise., Warehouse & Logistics Architecture

• Lead the architecture and design of SAP WM/EWM solutions supporting:
• Inbound goods receipt
• Put-away and storage management
• Internal warehouse movements
• Manufacturing staging
• Production supply
• Finished goods storage
• Picking, packing, shipping, and goods issue
• Ensure warehouse processes are fully integrated with:
• Materials Management (MM)
• Production Planning (PP)
• Sales & Distribution (SD)
• Logistics Execution (LE)

Supply Chain Integration

• Design end-to-end material flows from procurement through manufacturing and customer fulfillment.
• Architect automated replenishment strategies for production and warehouse locations.
• Ensure inventory visibility, traceability, and accuracy throughout the supply chain.
• Support warehouse-driven manufacturing supply processes, production staging, and finished goods handling.

SD, LE & Fulfillment Integration

• Design and govern outbound processes including:
• Delivery creation
• Picking
• Packing
• Goods issue
• Shipment processing
• Lead Logistics Execution architecture including:
• Shipping points
• Route determination
• Transportation and carrier handoffs
• Delivery scheduling
• Shipment documentation

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the solution authority across WM/EWM, MM, SD, LE, and PP.
• Lead architecture workshops with business and IT stakeholders.
• Review solution designs and identify integration risks before development begins.
• Drive testing strategy across warehouse and logistics workflows.
• Support post-go-live optimization and continuous improvement initiatives., * Inventory Management
• Bin Management
• Picking Strategies
• Put-away Strategies
• Stock Accuracy

Manufacturing Supply

• Production Supply Areas
• Staging Locations
• Kanban Replenishment
• Goods Issue to Production

Outbound Logistics

• Delivery Processing
• Picking
• Packing
• Goods Issue
• Shipment Confirmation

Replenishment

• Fixed Bin Replenishment
• Demand-Based Replenishment
• Min/Max Inventory Strategies
• Automated Warehouse Transfers

• 12+ years of SAP functional and solution architecture experience.
• 8+ years of SAP Warehouse Management experience utilizing:
• SAP WM (LE-WM)
• SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM
• Decentralized EWM
• Minimum of two full-lifecycle SAP implementations where warehouse operations were a significant component of the solution.

Deep Integration Experience With

• SAP MM
• SAP WM/EWM
• SAP SD
• SAP LE
• SAP PP

Proven Experience Across

Inbound Logistics

• Purchase Orders
• Goods Receipt
• Put-away Processing
• Storage Type Determination
• Bin Determination, * Strong understanding of Logistics Execution (LE).
• Experience leading enterprise-level design workshops.
• Experience designing warehouse-related master data structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM
• Decentralized EWM (dEWM)
• SAP Transportation Management (TM)
• SAP Quality Management (QM) integration
• SAP Batch Management
• Shelf-Life Management (FEFO)
• SAP Fiori warehouse applications
• Integration with:
• WCS
• MES
• 3PL providers
• Automation systems
• SAP BTP
• SAP PI/PO
• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, food manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting global SAP deployments.
• SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain or EWM certifications., * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future? If yes, please briefly describe your current work authorization status.
• How many years of SAP Warehouse Management (WM or EWM) experience do you have?
• Describe your experience integrating SAP WM/EWM with MM, SD/LE, and PP.
• Have you served as a Solution Architect or Lead Architect on a full SAP S/4HANA implementation? Please explain.
• Do you have experience supporting manufacturing and distribution environments? If yes, please describe.
• Please provide the URL to your active LinkedIn profile.

Experience:

• SAP: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30322

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Opportunities for advancement, * Base Salary: $185,000
• 15-20% Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Professional Development & Learning Programs
• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future-state supply chain architecture for a global organization undergoing ongoing SAP modernization and operational transformation. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing scalable warehouse, logistics, and fulfillment solutions that directly support business growth and operational excellence.

Pay: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance