Senior SAP EWM / Manufacturing Integration Lead

Responsibilities

• Act as the hands-on functional owner for SAP EWM and manufacturing integration in a live S/4HANA RISE environment, directly supporting warehouse execution and production material flow.
• Configure, support, and optimize SAP EWM processes including inbound/outbound, staging, goods issue/receipt, batch handling, replenishment, and physical inventory.
• Support end-to-end manufacturing integration with SAP PP (PP-PI), including process order staging, component consumption, finished goods receipt, and warehouse-to-production movements.
• Work directly with warehouse supervisors, production teams, quality, and supply chain to resolve day-to-day operational issues and implement practical system improvements.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting of EWM and PP integration issues, including stock inconsistencies, staging failures, batch problems, and execution errors.
• Gather requirements, perform configuration changes, and deliver enhancements focused on improving warehouse execution, inventory accuracy, and production readiness.
• Own EWM-related incidents and enhancements from intake through resolution, including root cause analysis and documentation.
• Partner with ABAP and integration resources to define functional specifications for reports, interfaces, and Fiori apps tied to warehouse and manufacturing execution.
• Create and maintain functional documentation, SOPs, and provide training to business users.
• Ensure processes meet cGMP/GxP requirements and support validation activities as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement by reducing manual workarounds, strengthening process discipline, and improving system adoption across warehouse and manufacturing operations.
• Support ongoing SAP stabilization efforts and future warehouse optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• SAP EWM certification strongly preferred (or equivalent hands-on EWM implementation experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on SAP experience, including 3+ years in S/4HANA environments.
• Strong functional expertise in SAP EWM configuration and execution, with proven experience integrating EWM with manufacturing (PP / PP-PI / process orders).
• Practical experience supporting warehouse execution tied to manufacturing, including staging, goods issue/receipt, batch handling, replenishment, and physical inventory.
• Demonstrated experience supporting SAP go-lives and post–go-live stabilization, preferably within RISE with SAP environments.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, CDMO) strongly required.
• Working knowledge of SAP integration tools, Fiori apps, and interfaces (IDoc/BAPI).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operational issues directly in SAP and drive issues through resolution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• Strong understanding of warehouse execution and manufacturing integration within SAP, including PTM process flows, shop-floor material movement, and inventory control.
• Ability to translate operational needs into practical SAP EWM solutions that improve execution, data quality, and compliance.
• Hands-on approach to system support, configuration, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in documentation, process mapping, SOP development, and end-user training.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT.
• High attention to detail, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and reporting skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to balance system design with operational realities.
• High level of personal and professional integrity with a strong work ethic.