We are currently looking for a SAP EWM Lead Consultant for one of our global clients with international exposure and a solid growth opportunity.


Details:

• Location: Remote with 30%-40% travel to Germany
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 months + extensions
• Industry: Manufacturing
  
  

Scope of Work:

Project Leadership & Execution:

• Lead the SAP EWM project stream, managing a team of functional and technical consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical and functional guidance for EWM, FIORI, and MFS to support the EWM project stream.

Project Planning & Execution:

• Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to keep the project on track and within scope.
• Develop inputs for the project plan, including time estimates, cost breakdowns, work structure, and schedules for the EWM stream.
• Estimate resource workload for the stream.
• Ensure proper resource planning, including both internal staff and external consultants to meet project objectives.
• Monitor stream progress and maintain project plans to meet objectives within defined timelines.
• Oversee day-to-day activities in alignment with the project plan and milestones.

Stakeholder & Risk Management:

• Communicate regularly with key stakeholders, including the overall project manager, senior management, and business teams, providing updates on progress, issues, and risks.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, including technical, functional, and business-related challenges.
• Resolve technical and operational issues during implementation and post-go-live.

Solution Design & Implementation:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and Business Process Owners (BPOs) to gather and document requirements and gaps from the template solution, translating them into an SAP EWM solution.
• Design and configure SAP EWM based on Rockwool’s template solution, ensuring best practices and efficient warehouse operations.
• Oversee the configuration and integration of SAP EWM, including:
  • Master data setup
  • Warehouse structure and inventory management
  • Integration with SAP modules (PP, MM, LES) and external services (FIORI, WCS, terminals, printers, RFID)
• Plan and manage testing phases (unit, integration, and UAT) to ensure the system meets business requirements.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for super users, ensuring effective knowledge transfer post-implementation.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization:

• Provide post-go-live support, troubleshooting issues and ensuring smooth operations.
• Continuously monitor and optimize the SAP EWM system to improve performance and efficiency.
• Ensure a seamless transition from the EWM project team to the EWM support team.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all configurations and process changes.
• Foster a flexible, cooperative, team-oriented, and customer-focused environment across project streams and departments.

Technical Expertise:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP Supply Chain, with a focus on Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Master’s Degree in Logistics Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in EWM project management.
• Experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SAP EWM implementations, consistently meeting delivery, cost, and time targets while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong functional expertise in supply chain processes.
• Cross-functional SAP ERP Analyst experience, covering:
  • Transportation Management (TM)
  • Production Planning (PP)
  • Material Management (MM)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with users from various nationalities.
• Experience working with international and remote teams for both operational support and project delivery.
  
  

Module-Specific Expertise:

• SAP expertise in EWM, FIORI, and MFS.
• Experience with inbound, internal, and outbound warehouse flows, including strategies for integrating EWM with PP, MM, and TM.
• Warehouse Master Data (EWM) experience.
• Industry experience in warehouse execution is an advantage.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Leadership: Takes responsibility, ownership, and initiative.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: Adjusts easily to new situations and frameworks.
• Stakeholder Management & Diplomacy: Manages relationships effectively.
• Time Management & Planning: Meets commitments and project deadlines.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works well within a team and maintains discipline.
• Problem-Solving: Analyzes root causes and proposes solutions, alternatives, and workarounds.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).