<p><p><b>Job Description : </b><br/><br/><b>Position : </b>SAP EWM Consultant<br/><br/></p><p><b>Location : </b> Chennai, India<br/><br/><b>Job Summary : </b><br/><br/>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 aligning warehouse operations to global templates and supporting scalability for future rollouts.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/><b>Implementation and Configuration : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Configure and implement SAP Embedded EWM for warehouse operations,<br/><br/></p><p>- Support processes such as inbound/outbound logistics, production staging, Kanban integration, and spare part management.<br/><br/><b>Process Optimization : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Analyze and optimize warehouse workflows using SAP EWM best practices, including RF device integration and automation strategies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Develop and configure batch and serial number management, replenishment strategies, and storage optimization processes.<br/><br/><b>Project Involvement : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Lead end-to-end SAP EWM implementation phases : blueprinting, design, testing, training, go-live, and post-go-live support.<br/><br/></p><p>- Act as a functional lead for SAP EWM within India and provide expertise for multiple warehouses.<br/><br/><b>Collaboration and Training : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- 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).<br/><br/></p><p>- Provide training to end-users and support teams on SAP EWM functionalities and workflows.<br/><br/><b>Support and Maintenance : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Manage day-to-day support for SAP EWM, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing system performance.<br/><br/></p><p>- Define and implement monitoring mechanisms for technical and functional warehouse operations.<br/><br/><b>Documentation and Reporting : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Create comprehensive documentation, including user manuals, process flows, and reporting templates for stakeholders.<br/><br/></p><p>- Utilize EWM reporting tools to deliver actionable insights and KPIs for warehouse operations.<br/><br/><b>Requirements : </b><br/><br/><b>Experience : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Minimum of 6 years of SAP experience, with at least 4 years of hands-on SAP EWM (preferably embedded EWM in SAP S/4HANA).<br/><br/></p><p>- Proven track record of at least 2 full lifecycle SAP EWM implementations, including India or similar regions.<br/><br/><b>Technical Knowledge : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Strong expertise in warehouse processes (e.g., picking, putaway, staging, RF integration, output management).<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience integrating SAP EWM with other modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP, PM).<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with automation, Kanban processes, and spare part management.<br/><br/>Industry Knowledge : Background in machinery, parts distribution, or manufacturing industries is highly desirable.<br/><br/><b>Skills : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.<br/><br/>Education : Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Information Systems, or related fields.<br/><br/><b>Desirable Skills : </b><br/><br/>- SAP EWM certification.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, decentralized EWM and embedded EWM systems.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with RF device management, automation tools, output management and lifecycle management for warehouse technologies<br/></p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)