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Job Title: SAP EWM Architect
Location: Mundelein, IL ( ONSITE )
Duration : 12+ Months
Primary Skills : SAP EWM, S/4 HANA
Job Description
The SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Architect is a hands-on technical expert responsible for designing, configuring, and delivering scalable, high-performance warehouse management solutions within SAP EWM. This role focuses on direct solution delivery, not project management oversight.
The Architect will translate complex warehouse and supply chain operations into robust SAP designs, ensuring seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and third-party logistics systems. They will work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements, build and configure solutions, test integrations, and drive successful go-lives across multiple sites.
While this role may include mentoring junior consultants and collaborating with leadership, the primary focus is technical architecture, configuration, and deployment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, configure, and implement SAP EWM solutions that align with business requirements and SAP best practices.
- Partner directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate operational workflows into detailed technical designs.
- Perform hands-on configuration of SAP EWM modules, including inbound, outbound, inventory management, labor management, RF framework, and automation integration.
- Collaborate with technical teams to design RICEFW objects and ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and third-party logistics platforms.
- Support and execute data migration, system testing (unit, SIT, UAT), and cutover activities, ensuring operational readiness for go-live.
- Provide expert-level support during hypercare, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stay current with SAP EWM innovations, recommending upgrades and new features to improve system performance.
- Mentor junior team members on configuration best practices (secondary focus).
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Work Experience
- 10+ years of experience in SAP Supply Chain modules, with at least 5+ years in SAP EWM.
- Proven hands-on configuration experience with SAP S/4HANA integration
- Ability to design and document detailed functional and technical specifications for development teams.
- Successful delivery of at least two full-cycle SAP EWM implementations, including blueprinting, configuration, testing, and go-live.
- Strong experience integrating SAP EWM with automated warehouse systems (e.g., conveyors, AS/RS) and external 3PL partners.
- Expertise in SAP integration points with modules such as PP, TM, QM, and FICO.
- Global or multi-site warehouse rollout experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of warehouse processes, including inbound, outbound, labor management, inventory management, and value-added services.
- Deep hands-on expertise with SAP EWM configuration, RF framework, and integration with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ERP systems.
- Proven experience in full-cycle SAP EWM implementations, including blueprinting, configuration, testing, and go-live.
- Ability to design and document detailed functional and technical specifications for development teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on direct solution delivery.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to business stakeholders and leadership.
- Proven ability to translate between business requirements and technical solutions, bridging executives, business teams, and IT.
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
- Experience with cloud-based SAP deployments.
- SAP EWM certification preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and collaboration tools such as MS Teams.
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Availability for 10-15% overnight domestic travel.