SAP Warehouse & Logistics Lead

About the role

The Senior SAP Warehouse & Logistics Consultant will lead solution design across warehouse execution, inventory operations, and material flow within S/4HANA, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and Warehouse Management (WM) platforms. Operating within a complex manufacturing environment, this role requires deep functional expertise and the ability to architect fully integrated, end-to-end warehousing, material staging, and distribution solutions leveraging S/4HANA core and EWM capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle implementations of SAP WM and EWM, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Conduct interactive workshops with logistics, warehouse, supply chain, and manufacturing stakeholders to capture business requirements and translate them into robust functional specifications.
• Configure and optimize core SAP WM and EWM components:
  • Inbound and outbound processing, receiving, shipping, and cross-docking strategies.
  • Internal warehouse movements, bin management, slotting, and re-arrangement.
  • Storage type, storage section, and storage bin structure definition.
  • Putaway and picking strategies (FIFO/LIFO, batch-managed, hazardous materials).
  • Wave management, replenishment strategies, and physical inventory procedures.
  • Yard management, labor management, and Radio Frequency (RF) device execution.
• Support complex manufacturing and logistics scenarios:
  • Production supply area (PSA) setup, shop-floor integration, and production material staging (Kanban, Crate parts, Release order parts).
  • Make-to-Order (MTO) and Make-to-Stock (MTS) warehouse handling.
  • Advanced handling unit management (HUM) and batch traceability across internal movements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (SD, PP, QM, FI/CO) to guarantee unified, end-to-end business flows across manufacturing, delivery, and financial posting execution.
• Prepare functional specifications for RICEFW objects and partner closely with ABAP, RF, and integration teams.
• Lead complete testing cycles (Unit, SIT, UAT) and manage defect resolution across logistics and warehouse management tracks.
• Drive data migration strategies for bin masters, handling units, and inventory balances, along with cutover execution and post-go-live hypercare stabilization.
• Manage integration of external WMS with cross functional processes configured in S/4.
• Ensure all solution designs align with SAP Activate methodology and global industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience required, or Associate’s Degree with 20+ years of equivalent professional experience required.
• 8+ years of hands-on SAP functional experience in supply chain/logistics execution required.
• 5+ years of dedicated hands-on implementation and configuration experience with SAP WM and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) required.
• 2–3 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations in a manufacturing/distribution environment required.
• Deep understanding of warehousing, inventory management, material distribution, and plant logistics execution required.
• Technical Expertise: S/4HANA Fiori apps, Embedded EWM, RF/Mobile data entry devices and ITSmobile, Handling Unit Management (HUM), Batch/Serial Number management, IDocs/EDI integration, and Output Management.
• Proven track record delivering supply chain solutions within multi-plant, highly complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong executive communication, cross-functional stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Decentralized EWM, Material Flow System (MFS) integration, or Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) preferred.
• Cross-functional exposure to QM, PP, or SD modules preferred.
• Formal SAP EWM or WM certification preferred.
• Experience with global template design, build, and multi-site rollouts preferred.
• Implement, configure, and support the SAP TM module, including transportation planning, freight order management, carrier selection, tendering, optimization, execution, change management, settlement, and integration with SAP S/4HANA and SAP EWM.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $160,000–$220,000. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Benefits

• Wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-Building benefits supporting different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Robust 401K plan with employer match contribution for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates for employee’s primary residence.
• Internal training programs, courses, and generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on education and allyship; culture reflecting values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire.