Project Logistics Lead

W Talent; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organisation based in Derbyshire is seeking a SAP Logistics Project Support professional to assist with SAP S/4HANA rollout activities. This pivotal role involves leading user acceptance testing (UAT), developing training materials, and supporting logistics data migration. Ideal candidates will have strong SAP S/4HANA expertise, hands-on experience in logistics, and excellent analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Access to private healthcare options

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Additional health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and EWM processes.
• Hands-on experience with logistics and warehouse operations.
• Experience in producing SOPs and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and validate SAP EWM processes.
• Develop training materials and deliver team sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve system challenges.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA expertise

EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)

Analytical skills

Process-focused approach

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

W Talent are working in partnership with a global manufacturing organisation to appoint a SAP Logistics Project Support professional based at their facility in Derbyshire. This is a pivotal role within the organisation's logistics and systems team, responsible for supporting SAP S/4HANA rollout activities, including EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) processes, system integration, and data migration, while ensuring seamless collaboration with local and cross-functional teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, international manufacturer experiencing significant growth. If you're an experienced logistics professional with SAP expertise, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving system improvements, this role offers the chance to make a real impact, influence operational success, and contribute to long-term business transformation.

The Role

As SAP Logistics Project Support, you will play a key part in supporting logistics projects during an SAP S/4HANA rollout, with a particular emphasis on EWM processes and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading user acceptance testing (UAT), validating SAP EWM processes, and ensuring alignment with local teams.
• Developing training materials and delivering team sessions to build internal knowledge and capability.
• Working closely with cross-functional and technical teams to identify and resolve system and process challenges.
• Supporting logistics data cleansing and migration to S/4HANA, ensuring high levels of data accuracy and consistency.
• Providing first-level functional support during go-live and hypercare phases to ensure a seamless transition.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong SAP S/4HANA expertise; experience with EWM is highly desirable.
• A structured, process-focused approach and a proactive, can-do mindset.
• Hands-on experience with logistics and warehouse operations, ideally within SAP environments.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to drive projects through to completion.
• Experience in producing SOPs and training materials, with an understanding of change management principles.
• The ability to collaborate effectively, influence stakeholders, and manage competing priorities across teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Generous pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Deferred service benefit and access to private healthcare options.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and lifestyle coaching.
• Additional health benefits such as free eye tests, health MOTs, NHS checks, and flu vaccinations.
• An award-winning culture recognised for putting people first, offering career growth and development opportunities