SAP EWM Team Lead EMEA

Gates Corporation; Poland; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation seeks an experienced SAP EWM Team Lead to design, implement and continuously improve SAP EWM solutions within a global manufacturing environment. You will guide global processes, master data and SAP standards in an on-premise SAP S/4HANA landscape, leading standardized solutions across rollout projects.

This role combines deep SAP EWM expertise with business process knowledge and the ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinating internal and external partners to deliver

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of professional experience in IT and SAP environments.
• 6-8+ years in a global IT Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Experience delivering multiple ERP implementations and Go-Lives in multinational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP EWM team, including resource planning and recruitment.
• Design, configure and continuously improve the global SAP EWM template.
• Own inbound/outbound logistics, inventory, RF processes, and integration with SAP SD/PP.

Skills

SAP EWM expertise

Team leadership

Global rollout experience

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MES

Loftware/NiceLabel

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to Expect

As SAP EWM EMEA Team Lead, you will play a key role in designing, implementing and continuously improving SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions within a global manufacturing environment. Working closely with Global Process Owners, regional business teams and IT, you will help shape global processes, master data and SAP standards in an on-premise SAP S/4HANA landscape. This role combines technical SAP EWM expertise with strong business process knowledge and the opportunity to lead the adoption of standardized solutions through global implementation and rollout projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the SAP EWM team, including resource planning and recruitment for permanent and contract roles.
• Drive the design, configuration and continuous improvement of the global SAP EWM template in close collaboration with Global Process Owners, business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Own and optimize core SAP EWM processes, including inbound/outbound logistics, warehouse structure, inventory management, RF processes, warehouse transfers, and integration with SAP SD and PP.
• Ensure governance and compliance with SAP CoE standards across projects, enhancements and support activities, maintaining the integrity of the global template.
• Lead SAP EWM deployments across EMEA, coordinating cross-functional teams of internal experts, business stakeholders and external consultants to deliver successful implementations and ongoing support.
• Act as the key technical and functional expert for SAP EWM, supporting business transformation and standardization initiatives across the organization.

Keys to Success

• Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements
• Requires depth and breadth of expertise in specialized area
• Recognized as a technical expert within the company
• Considered a company subject matter expert in their particular discipline
• Provides technical leadership and consultation to management and peers
• Anticipates internal and or external business challenges, vendor and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements
• Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business Operates with no supervision in a complex environment
• Contributes to the development of functional strategy
• Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements
• Provides technical leadership and consultation to management and peers
• Anticipates business, vendor and/or regulatory changes; recommends product, process or service improvements
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions
• Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives by setting the direction and allocating resources; works within division objectives
• Communicates complex concepts, anticipates potential objections and persuades senior executives, to adopt a different point of view
• Operates with no supervision in a complex environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead the EWM team
• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution.

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 11-15 years of professional experienc with 6 -8+ years of experience in a global IT Center of Excellence (CoE) environment.
• Extensive hands‑on SAP EWM experience in enterprise-wide SAP environments (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
• Experience delivering at least 3 full-cycle ERP implementation and Go-Live projects in multinational manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in SAP implementation methodologies, process design, system configuration and data migration.
• Manufacturing experience, including integration with Sales Operations, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Proven Team Lead experience managing internal teams and external partners across multiple sites and countries.
• Experience working within complex global IT organizations and driving global process standardization.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.
• Experience integrating SAP EWM with non-SAP ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience with MES, Loftware, NiceLabel or similar operational systems is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously develop your expertise.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.