SAP EWM Consultant

Short Description

On behalf of our client, a reputable international company, we are looking for candidate who will successful meet the requirements of the position SAP EWM Consultant. 

Description

Job purpose: Takeover responsibility of processes and system customizing within EWM system implemented in our projects. Further system optimization to fulfil business requirements and sustain system operation. Stabilize the system after EWM system implementation in our central finished goods distribution centre and take active role in further projects.Key responsibilities:You will join a very exciting SAP EWM and SAP TM implementation project for our main and central distribution centre

• Your experience will be very appreciated in one of our first SAP EWM and SAP TM projects – you will play a very important role in developing our digitalisation path within SCM area
• After the project further improvements, extensions and rollouts are planned, including transformation of our global ERP system to S/4HANA

You will be responsible for processes, business consulting, customizing, optimizations and system changes within SAP EWM system for finished goods and production warehouses

• Contribution in SAP EWM implementation project for our central Distribution Center 
• Implement, maintain and support system integration to automated intralogistics with EWM MFS (like automated high-bay warehouse, electric monorail systems)
• Support utilization and optimization of PPF Framework

Project work

• You will join implementation projects to learn, optimize and harmonize business processes
• You will design new E2E processes, implement and optimize business processes, train Key Users, support extensive test phases and system go-lives

Day-to-day system operation

• You will utilize your expertise and know-how gained within the projects to perform 3rd level system support

Prepare specifications and work with developers

• You will transfer business requirements into functional and technical specifications and work with developers on implementation of new system extensions, reports, BAPis, etc.

System Architecture and integration

• Support and extend SAP EWM and ERP integration (idoc, DRF), as well as SAP EWM and TM. (LDAP)
• Ensure seamless communication between systems with technologies like Web Services, API, RESTful, EDI

Job Challenges:Business Process Consulting:

• Identification of business process gaps, potentials and optimizations in order to design and optimize business and system operation.
• Consulting our Key Users, understanding their requirements and complex problems.

Understanding of EWM system

• Understanding of system environment – combination of business processes, technology and user integration
• Understanding of SAP EWM specific structures, customizing and extension possibilities

Keeping Up with Technology:

• Staying updated with the latest technologies and best practices in both front-end and back-end development is crucial but can be demanding.

Performance Optimization:

• Ensuring that applications run efficiently and can handle large volumes of data and transactions, especially in manufacturing and logistics environments.

User Experience:

• Designing user interfaces that are not only functional but also intuitive and user-friendly, which can be challenging given the complexity of the applications.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Working effectively with cross-functional teams, including other developers, designers, and stakeholders, to ensure that all aspects of the project are aligned and progressing smoothly.

Requirements

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in consulting within SAP applications.
• Experience working with SAP EWM and SAP ERP. Other logistic related applications and SAP TM would be an advantage.

Project Involvement:

• Proven track record of contributing to multiple projects from start to finish, especially SAP EWM implementations, optimizations.
• Experience in business processes analysis and design within SCM area.

Skills:Process orientation:

• SAP EWM: inbound, outbound and internal processes, system customizing, MFS integration to automatic warehouses, EWM monitor, etc.
• E2E Process understanding: Skilled in E2E Process-oriented thinking
• Integration: understanding in the logistics area: integration to SAP ERP, SAP MM, WM, LE-TRA and integration with other modules. SAP TM would be an advantage.

System oriented:

• System customization, specifications of system extensions and working with developers

Problem-Solving:

• Good technical understanding on the consultant level - system architecture, integration to other systems, debagging skills (no development skills required)

Communication and Collaboration:

• Effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Moderation of workshops with key users to analyse, validate and test processes
• Ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Able to handover know-how to other team members.

Continuous Learning:

• Willingness to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Openness to learning new tools and frameworks as needed.

Structured and efficient working:

• Very well organized at work
• Documentation: functional and technical specifications, documentation of system changes and customizing

Travel:

• Willingness to travel (up to 20-30% depends on project activities)