Job Description: SAP EWM Architect / Functional Analyst(24010-1)
Duration: 6-12+ Months Contract
Location: Gloucester, MA (5D Onsite)
Must Have Skills
Skill 1 - Lead solution architecture and functional design for SAP EWM, aligning warehouse processes with business requirements and automation capabilities
Skill 2 - Design and implement integration between SAP EWM and automation equipment (ASRS, VLM, AMRs), including MFS (Material Flow System) where applicable
Skill 3 - Strong knowledge of SAP EWM configuration (embedded and/or decentralized, S/4HANA preferred).
Good To have Skills -
Skill 1 - Strong understanding of warehouse operations and integration with SAP MM, SD, and QM
Experience: 10+ years in SAP Extended Warehouse Management
Looking an experienced SAP EWM Architect / Functional Analyst to lead the design and delivery of warehouse automation solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience integrating SAP EWM with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Vertical Lift Modules (VLM), and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and has delivered at least two end-to-end ASRS implementations.
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.