SAP EWM Materials Supervisor – Lead & Optimize

Avantor; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor, EWM to lead all Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) processes at the Carpinteria, CA site. You will supervise warehouse staff, ensure accurate system usage, and drive improvements across picking, putaway, replenishment, and shipping operations.

You will act as BPL for EWM, coordinate with IT and SAP support, and maintain process documentation. A strong background in SAP EWM and Lean is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5+ years of warehouse or logistics experience, including hands‑on involvement with inventory movement and fulfillment processes.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience overseeing warehouse staff or material handlers.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, preferably S/4HANA with Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
• Experience as a super user or process owner is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, workflow optimization, or Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review operational data, identify inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise distribution team to meet daily objectives including warehouse operators and material handlers.
• Oversee order fulfillment, inventory movement, and shipping scheduling to align with plans and targets.
• Serve as the site’s Business Process Leader (BPL) for SAP S/4HANA EWM and ensure process consistency.
• Lead daily oversight of warehouse operations: picking, putaway, replenishment, staging, shipping, and inventory movements.
• Coach and develop warehouse staff, providing direction and performance feedback.
• Monitor EWM task queues, prioritize workload, and allocate labor to prevent bottlenecks.
• Maintain SOPs and training materials; conduct end-user training on EWM practices.
• Analyze data to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement in productivity.
• Ensure inventory accuracy with timely cycle counts and proper bin management.

Skills

Leadership

SAP EWM

Training

Lean

Analytics

Communication

Cross-functional

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Material Handling Supervisor, EWM to lead all Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) processes at the Carpinteria, CA site. You will supervise warehouse staff, ensure accurate system usage, and drive improvements across picking, putaway, replenishment, and shipping operations.

You will act as BPL for EWM, coordinate with IT and SAP support, and maintain process documentation. A strong background in SAP EWM and Lean is essential for success in this role.