Lead SAP Logistics EWM

Position Title: Senior Lead SAP Logistics EWM Program: Enterprise Digital Transformation S/4HANA Implementation Location: Hybrid / Remote Duration: 12 18 months (with extension based on rollout timeline) Reports To: Logistics Solution Architect / Integration Architecture Lead Band/Level: Senior Lead / Principal Consultant

1. Role Context

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Lead SAP Logistics EWM to drive enterprise-scale S/4HANA digital transformation initiatives in a global Hi-Tech Semiconductor / manufacturing environment.

The role will be responsible for leading end-to-end Logistics solution design, process transformation, and deployment across SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) integrated with manufacturing, planning, procurement, quality, and global supply chain operations.

The candidate will play a strategic leadership role across business process harmonization, global template definition, warehouse automation integration and large-scale ERP transformation programs involving greenfield and brownfield S/4HANA implementations.

This role requires strong stakeholder management capabilities working with Business, IT, System Integrators, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Warehouse Operations, and external logistics providers across global regions., Program & Solution Leadership

• Lead SAP EWM architecture and deployment for enterprise-wide S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Drive global logistics process standardization aligned to Discrete Manufacturing business models.
• Define scalable logistics solutions supporting manufacturing plants, remote factories, distribution centers, subcontractors, and global supply chain operations.
• Own Logistics functional design across EWM, MM, SD, PP, QM, and MES integration areas.
• Lead Fit-Gap workshops, process discovery, solution blueprinting, and design governance.
• Ensure SAP best practices adoption while balancing business-specific operational requirements

SAP EWM

• Lead end-to-end SAP EWM solution design and implementation covering inbound/outbound logistics, put away, replenishment, production staging, Kanban, and JIT/JIS processes.
• Drive advanced warehouse operations optimization including; wave management, labor optimization, RF/mobile execution, HU management, packing, and internal warehouse movements.
• Manage complex warehouse scenarios such as cross-docking, deconsolidation, physical inventory and high-volume/serialized inventory environments.
• Architect and deliver warehouse automation integrations with PLCs, ASRS, AMRs, conveyors, scanners, and warehouse control systems.
• Define and implement EWM deployment strategies (decentralized and embedded) aligned to scalable, high-performance supply chain operations.

Integration & Transformation

• Lead integration design with SAP MM, SD, PP, QM, GTS, MES, PLM, RF devices and mobile platforms
• Manage SIT, UAT, cutover, hypercare, and deployment activities.
• Lead data migration and logistics master data governance activities.
• Support business readiness, training, and change management initiatives.

Skill

Proficiency

SAP EWM

Expert - Warehouse Structure & Process Configuration, RF Framework & Mobile Warehouse Execution, Production Integration, Wave, Task, Queue & Resource Management, Slotting Optimization & Rearrangement Strategies, Handling Unit (HU), Warehouse Automation & Integration (MFS/WCS, CIF/Core Interface, PPF, Warehouse Monitor)

S4 HANA Transformation

Expert logistics architecture, Fiori applications and embedded analytics, Integration including APIs, IDocs, RFCs, CPI/BTP integration

Industry & Business Process

Advanced Subcontracting and remote factory models, Global trade and transportation operations, Complex STO and intercompany logistics

Technical Exposure

SAP BTP integration concepts, SAP GTS integration, SAP MII/MES integration, Warehouse automation technologies, APIs, EDI, IDocs, XML integration, Knowledge of AI/ML-enabled logistics optimization is an advantage

1. Experience Requirements

Requirement

Minimum

Total IT Experience with strong SAP Logistics domain expertise

12+ years

Hands-on SAP EWM experience

8+ years

S/4HANA Implementations

6+ full-cycle (greenfield or brownfield)

Discrete Manufacturing Industry

5+ years

Large Program Experience

Global rollout and multi-plant deployment environments & large cross-functional teams and SI partners

SAP Certifications (Preferred)

SAP Certified EWM and SCM