SAP EWM Architect / Functional Analyst

Job Title: SAP EWM Architect / Functional Analyst
Location: Glocester MA

Duration: Long Term

Experience: 10+ years in SAP Warehouse Management, with a strong focus on SAP EWM

Key Responsibilities

· Lead solution architecture and functional design for SAP EWM, aligning warehouse processes with business requirements and automation capabilities.

· Gather and analyze business requirements, conduct fit gap analysis, and translate needs into functional specifications.

· Configure SAP EWM, including warehouse structure, inbound/outbound processes, internal movements, storage control (process and layout oriented), putaway and picking strategies, wave management, slotting, and RF framework.

· Design and implement integration between SAP EWM and automation equipment (ASRS, VLM, AMRs), including MFS (Material Flow System) where applicable.

· Define and manage interfaces with third party applications such as WCS/WES, MES, and carrier systems, using IDocs, RFCs, web services, and middleware (e.g., SAP PI/PO or CPI).

· Prepare functional specifications for enhancements, BAdIs, reports, and forms, and collaborate with ABAP developers on delivery.

· Support system integration testing, UAT, cutover planning, go live, and hypercare.

· Troubleshoot and resolve integration and process issues, performing root cause analysis.

· Work closely with automation vendors, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery.

· Provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and end user training.

Required Qualifications

· Minimum of two full end to end SAP EWM implementations involving ASRS.

· Hands on experience integrating SAP EWM with ASRS, VLM, and AMR solutions.

· Strong knowledge of SAP EWM configuration (embedded and/or decentralized, S/4HANA preferred).

· Solid experience with interfaces to third party applications, including IDoc configuration, monitoring, and error handling.

· Experience defining and delivering enhancements (BAdIs, user exits, custom developments).

· Strong understanding of warehouse operations and integration with SAP MM, SD, and QM.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in a contract role.

Preferred / Added Advantage

· ABAP knowledge and debugging skills for independent issue analysis.

· Experience with SAP EWM MFS, PLC communication, or WCS integration.

· Exposure to SAP S/4HANA migration projects.

· SAP EWM certification.