SAP Extended Warehouse Management (eWM) Solution Architect

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This position reports to:

IS Application Manager, Supply Chain

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As an SAP eWM Solution Architect, you will lead and define SAP Extended Warehouse Management solution architecture for global implementations. This senior role requires extensive SAP eWM expertise combined with deep understanding of warehouse operations and automation technologies. You will work directly with warehouse managers, logistics managers, continuous improvement managers and business stakeholders in multinational contexts, translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. You will guide implementation teams, validate supplier proposals, and ensure solutions align with ABB Global Template and best practices while driving operational excellence.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Digital Organization globally. The work model is onsite. This is global flexible role with preferred country to hire is from Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Fit & Gap workshops with business stakeholders, warehouse managers, and logistics managers across multinational operations

Define and design SAP eWM solution architecture in strict adherence to SAP eWM Global Template and best practices

Estimate functional effort and timeline for complex projects and change orders

Validate and approve external supplier effort/timeline estimations for projects and change orders, supporting project managers in supplier evaluation

Approve Functional Design Specifications (FDS) ensuring compliance with SAP eWM Architecture and ABB Global Template

Lead and contribute to Business Blueprint (BBP) development and writing when performed by ABB IS

Review and validate Technical Specifications supporting Technical Architects and development teams

Design warehouse automation integration solutions leveraging SAP integration capabilities and technologies

Provide functional approval for System Integration Testing (SIT) scenario definitions

Conduct functional approval of SIT results before releasing for business testing

Contribute to UAT scenario definition and preparation in collaboration with business stakeholders

Design comprehensive Roles and Authorization profiles for SAP eWM and SAP Fiori

Approve cut-over plan IS tasks ensuring smooth go-live execution

Lead go-live activities and hypercare issue resolution with rapid response

Provide proactive support to business in continuous improvement initiatives and optimization

Communicate complex technical solutions clearly to warehouse managers, logistics managers, and executive stakeholders

Mentor and guide functional analysts and technical teams throughout project lifecycle

Stay current with SAP eWM innovations, warehouse automation trends, and integration technologies

Define, design and execute end-user training strategies and training material (continuous evolution of application enhancements)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering, Business Administration with focus on Logistics/IT, or Information Systems preferred)

SAP Certified Extended Warehouse Management (eWM) Consultant is mandatory

Overall 12+ years of experience in information system domain and minimum 8-10 years of SAP eWM implementation experience on both SAP ECC and S/4 HANA (decentralized version preferred)

Minimum 6 full end-to-end SAP eWM implementations project, preferably in multinational context

Proven track record as Solution Architect or Lead Consultant in complex SAP eWM projects

Hands-on experience working in physical warehouse environments with direct exposure to warehouse operations, needs, and challenges

Strong experience collaborating with warehouse managers and logistics managers at various organizational levels

Experience in evaluating and managing external supplier proposals and deliverables

Background in warehouse automation integration projects

Experience with SAP integration technologies and tools in warehouse management context

Proven ability to work in multinational context, cross-functional teams

Experience in solution architecture design, validation, and governance

Comprehensive mastery of all SAP eWM functionalities

Knowledge of SAP eWM CDS views and ODATA services for S/4 HANA

Expert understanding of SAP eWM Best Practices and Global Template design principles

Functional knowledge of SAP Fiori Apps and extensibility capabilities

Expertise in SAP eWM technical extensions: BADIs, Function Modules, APIs

Advanced knowledge of Roles and Authorizations concepts in SAP S/4 and SAP Fiori

Strong expertise in SAP integration tools and capabilities: IDOC, qRFC, web services, ALE, APIs

Knowledge of warehouse automation integration technologies (MFS, PLC interfaces, conveyor systems, robotics)

Understanding performance optimization, troubleshooting, and scalability considerations

Proficiency in architecture documentation: Solution Design Documents, Architecture Blueprints, Integration Specifications

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies

Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is a must. Additional language like Italian or Spanish is an added advantage

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