SAP EWM Consultant

Position : SAP EWM Consultant

Location : Chennai, India

Job Summary:

- SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Consultant to join our team in Chennai, India. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of SAP EWM for our warehouses, focusing on warehouse management, production integration, and RF-driven processes.

- The consultant should bring expertise in SAP EWM, particularly in embedded environments, with experience in aligningwarehouse operations to global templates and supporting scalability for future rollouts.

Key Responsibilities:

Implementation and Configuration:

- Configure and implement SAP Embedded EWM for warehouse operations,

- Support processes such as inbound/outbound logistics, production staging, Kanban integration, and spare part management.

Process Optimization:

- Analyze and optimize warehouse workflows using SAP EWM best practices, including RF device integration and automation strategies.

- Develop and configure batch and serial number management, replenishment strategies, and storage optimization processes.

Project Involvement:

- Lead end-to-end SAP EWM implementation phases: blueprinting, design, testing, training, go-live, and post-go-live support.

- Act as a functional lead for SAP EWM within India and provide expertise for multiple warehouses.
- Collaboration and Training

- Work closely with global IT, local warehouse teams, and other SAP functional consultants to deliver seamless integration with SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP).

- Provide training to end-users and support teams on SAP EWM functionalities and workflows.

Support and Maintenance:

- Manage day-to-day support for SAP EWM, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing system performance.

- efine and implement monitoring mechanisms for technical and functional warehouse operations.

Documentation and Reporting:

- Create comprehensive documentation, including user manuals, process flows, and reporting templates for stakeholders.

- Utilize EWM reporting tools to deliver actionable insights and KPIs for warehouse operations.

Requirements:

Experience:

- Minimum of 6 years of SAP experience, with at least 4 years of hands-on SAP EWM (preferably embedded EWM in SAP S/4HANA).

- Proven track record of at least 2 full lifecycle SAP EWM implementations, including India or similar regions.

Technical Knowledge:

- Strong expertise in warehouse processes (e.g., picking, putaway, staging, RF integration, output management).

- Experience integrating SAP EWM with other modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP, PM).

- Familiarity with automation, Kanban processes, and spare part management.

Industry Knowledge:

- Background in machinery, parts distribution, or manufacturing industries is highly desirable.

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Information Systems, or related fields.

Desirable Skills:

- SAP EWM certification.

- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, decentralized EWM and embedded EWM systems.

- Familiarity with RF device management, automation tools, output management and lifecycle management for warehouse technologies.