Manager- SAP EWM

The Hackett; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in India seeks a Manager – SAP EWM responsible for overseeing full-cycle SAP Extended Warehouse Management implementations. This role includes guiding a team of consultants and engaging with stakeholders to ensure high-quality solutions. Candidates should have substantial experience in SAP EWM, including prior project leadership. The position demands strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of warehouse processes and integration with other SAP modules.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of SAP experience with min. 5+ years in EWM.
• Led 1–2 end-to-end EWM implementations.
• Strong understanding of EWM business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle SAP EWM implementations.
• Drive requirement workshops with stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of consultants.

Skills

SAP EWM expertise

Cross-functional integration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP SD

SAP MM

SAP PP

Job description

The Manager – SAP EWM is responsible for leading end to end SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) engagements, driving solution strategy, ensuring delivery excellence and managing a team of consultants.

The role requires deep functional expertise in EWM, strong cross functional integration knowledge (SAP SD/PP/MM), and the ability to guide clients through complex warehouse and supply chain transformation initiatives.

The Manager may be assigned to multiple projects and strategic initiatives based on organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Leadership

• Lead and oversee full‑cycle SAP EWM implementations, including blueprinting, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and go‑live support.
• Drive requirement workshops with business stakeholders and translate needs into scalable, high‑quality EWM solutions.
• Provide governance and ensure adherence to project plans, timelines, and quality standards.
• Resolve complex functional and integration issues across EWM and other SAP modules (SD/PP/MM).

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of consultants and senior consultants.
• Review deliverables, provide quality checks, and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leaders, project managers, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Process & Solution Excellence

• Define best practices, reusable assets, and templates for EWM projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SAP practice.
• Provide thought leadership in areas such as warehouse automation, mobility solutions, and advanced EWM functionalities.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of SAP experience with a minimum of 5+ years in EWM.
• Must have led 1–2 end‑to‑end EWM implementations in a managerial or lead consultant capacity.
• Candidate must have worked on Embedded EWM in the past and should have exposure on this.
• Strong understanding of EWM end‑to‑end business processes and warehouse operations.
• Expertise in integration with SAP SD, MM, PP and understanding of RICEF objects.

Hands‑on Experience

• Availability group configurations
• Warehouse Process Types and Determination
• Inbound POSC with Deconsolidation
• Outbound Delivery Mapping (Document & Item Types)
• Physical Inventory, Replenishment
• Batch Management & Cross‑Docking
• EWM–QM Integration
• PPF configuration, RF framework, and queue monitoring
• EWM Organizational Structure

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven capability to lead teams and manage client expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• SAP EWM Certification is an advantage.
• Experience in S/4HANA EWM.
• Ability to collaborate with global teams in onsite–offshore models.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of driving initiatives independently.