SAP EWM architect

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP EWM Architect with strong expertise in integrating Extended Warehouse Management with Production Planning (PP), Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), and SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) in an SAP S/4HANA environment.

The consultant will be responsible for solution architecture, configuration, integration design, testing, and deployment of production-related warehouse processes.

1. Solution Architecture and Integration

• Architect end-to-end integration between SAP EWM and production processes, including SAP PP/PP-DS, within the S/4HANA landscape.
• Design warehouse-to-production interfaces that support efficient material flow from storage locations to manufacturing operations.
• Establish Production Supply Area (PSA) and staging area structures based on plant layouts, operational requirements, and production workflows.
• Design EWM Resource Management capabilities for handling and assigning equipment used in production material supply and warehouse operations.
• Define integration mechanisms between SAP DM and EWM to trigger material staging and replenishment based on production order releases and shop-floor consumption events.

2. SAP EWM Configuration and Process Design

• Configure production material staging, replenishment methods, and warehouse order creation to support manufacturing requirements.
• Implement goods issue processes for production and process orders, ensuring accurate inventory updates and material traceability.
• Design and configure goods receipt processes for manufactured goods, including backflushing scenarios and handling-unit (HU)-managed putaway.
• Enable Kanban-based material replenishment and internal stock transfer processes wherever required by the business.
• Configure activity area-driven warehouse task routing to ensure appropriate resource and equipment allocation for production supply activities.

3. Master Data and Migration

• Support migration and validation of production-related EWM master data, including storage types, storage bins, PSAs, and equipment type settings.
• Validate inventory migration and stock transfer scenarios involving handling units and equipment-managed stock.
• Ensure master data readiness and consistency across warehouse, production, and equipment management processes before deployment.

4. Testing, Deployment and Hypercare

• Lead unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing for EWM and production integration scenarios.
• Validate production staging, equipment dispatch, Resource Management, goods movements, and replenishment workflows.
• Coordinate cutover activities for production-related warehouse processes and support go-live readiness.
• Provide post-go-live hypercare, troubleshoot integration issues, and drive timely resolution of operational defects.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the first period-end close, particularly those involving EWM production transactions and distribution equipment movements.

Required Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP EWM architecture and configuration in an SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Expertise in SAP EWM integration with SAP PP and/or PP/DS.
• Experience designing production supply, PSA, staging, replenishment, and warehouse execution processes.
• Knowledge of SAP EWM Resource Management and equipment assignment for warehouse and production supply operations.
• Experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) integration and production-triggered material staging.
• Experience with handling-unit management, goods issue and receipt, backflushing, and production-related stock movements.
• Proven experience supporting data migration, integration testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare activities.