Sap Ewm Functional Expert

Avance Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avance Consulting in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced SAP EWM consultant to support S/4 HANA transformation initiatives for a global life sciences client. The role covers warehouse management, inbound/outbound processes, and master data configuration across multiple sites.

You will design and optimize EWM processes, integrate with CIF/IDOC/qRFC, work with RF/ITS Mobile tools, and collaborate with global teams to deliver scalable solutions across geographies.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years hands-on SAP EWM implementations and rollouts in life sciences.
• In-depth knowledge of EWM, inventory management, and logistics best practices.
• Strong ABAP debugging and S/4 HANA experience.
• Experience integrating EWM with other modules and external systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support SAP EWM for life sciences and pharmaceutical clients, aligning with best practices and business requirements.
• Design, configure, and optimize SAP EWM processes: inbound/outbound, internal movements, handling units, inventory, and warehouse master data.
• Interface development and integration projects ensuring robust data flow between SAP and external systems.
• Configure CIF, IDOC and qRFC for data exchange between SAP S/4 HANA/ECC and EWM, and with other modules.
• Collaborate with global teams across time zones to ensure timely delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and drive continuous process improvements in production planning and execution.
• Collaborate across multiple sites to resolve plant/site specific issues.
• Provide technical support using RF frameworks and ITS Mobile; debug ABAP and work with developers on enhancements.
• Coordinate with global teams for successful project delivery and knowledge transfer.

Skills

SAP EWM

S/4 HANA

ABAP debugging

CIF/IDOC/qRFC

Logistics/Warehouse mgmt

Global collaboration

Tools

RF frameworks

ITS Mobile

CIF/IDOC tooling

Job description

The Role

This role plays a critical part in supporting S/4 HANA transformation initiatives for a leading global customer in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals domain.

The consultant will contribute to high- impact projects involving warehouse management including inbound/outbound processes, strategies (put away, picking etc.) and configuring various master data like warehouse number, storage types, section, bins etc., with access to cutting-edge SAP technologies.

Working alongside global teams, the role offers opportunities to influence strategic process improvements and deliver scalable solutions across diverse geographies.

Your responsibilities:

• 1. Lead and support SAP EWM for the life sciences and pharmaceuticals clients, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and business requirements.
• 2. Design, configure, and optimize SAP EWM processes with a focus on inbound, outbound logistics, internal movements, handling units management, Physical inventory, bin management and warehouse master data configuration (e.g., storage types, activity areas, warehouse process types).
• 3. Integrate SAP EWM with related modules by configuring CIF, IDOC and qRFC for data exchange between SAP S/4 HANA /ECC and EWM, including integration with other SAP modules and external systems.
• 4. Design and Implement complex processes like POSC/LOSC (Process/layout -Oriented Storage Control), Wave management, Kitting and Cross-docking.
• 5. Technical Support by utilizing RF frameworks and ITS Mobile for handheld device configuration. Debug ABAP code for troubleshooting and work with developers for custom enhancements.
• 6. Lead or participate in interface development and integration projects, ensuring robust data flow between SAP and external systems.
• 7. Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones, ensuring effective communication and timely project delivery.
• 8. Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and drive continuous process improvements in production planning and execution.
• 9. Engage with multiple sites & resolve the issues that are plant/site specific

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• 1. Minimum 10 to15 years of hands-on experience in SAP EWM implementations and rollouts, preferably in Lifesciences and Pharmaceuticals Industries.
• 2. In-depth knowledge of SAP EWM processes, inventory management and best practices in Logistics using SAP EWM and integrated planning tools.
• 3. Strong expertise in ABAP code debugging and troubleshooting and S/4 HANA implementations.
• 4. Experience in integrating SAP EWM with other modules.
• 5. Hands-on experience in interface development and integration projects, including troubleshooting and monitoring.
• 6. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across global teams and time zones.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• 1. Integration of SAP EWM with other connected systems
• 2. Basic understanding of pharmaceuticals processes.
• 3. Prior involvement in global delivery models, with experience collaborating across IST and European time zones.
• 4. Experience in Repetitive and Discrete Manufacturing alongside Process Industries.
• 5. Ability to conduct training and workshops for business users and stakeholders.
• 6. Familiarity with SAP best practices and industry standards in life sciences or similar regulated industries.