SAP S/4 IT Application Owner - Logistics

GlobalSource IT; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target

401K match

Job summary

GlobalSource IT is seeking an IT Application Owner to manage SAP logistics modules (EWM, WM, TM) as part of a large S/4 upgrade project. The role drives end-to-end warehousing and outbound logistics processes, owning the functional design and deployment.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Order to Cash, Finance, and logistics stakeholders to ensure scalable, compliant operations; leading global deployments and building SAP analyst teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years SAP experience with deep logistics expertise is preferred or 2 full deployment cycles with application integration experience.
• Proven SAP S/4HANA delivery leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and supporting ERP or enterprise application implementations and migrations.
• A global and agile mindset with strong customer focus, self-motivated, and internally driven.
• Ability to troubleshoot SAP issues and to coordinate with other process experts to resolve integrated issues
• Naturally curious with a love of learning, and demonstrated application of new learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead relevant workstream processes including inventory management, warehousing, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery execution.
• Develop a deep understanding of client business processes and strategy through collaboration and regular engagement with key stakeholders and process owners; translate the business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Communicate with key stakeholders regularly to manage expectations and provide project updates on scope and schedules; ensure timely escalation and mitigation of issues and risks to ensure a smooth deployment process
• Willingness to learn related applications and integration technologies that contribute to the end-to-end process integration with SAP
• Gather and document systems and process requirements through meetings, workshops, site visits, and job shadowing; create and maintain documentation on SAP manufacturing business processes
• Performs business process mapping using standard methodologies
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of developments in SAP manufacturing processes and related areas to recommend innovations to improve the quality and effectiveness of the business
• Own SAP EWM solution design including inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse flows.
• Lead ShipERP integration for carrier selection, labeling, and shipmentexecution.
• Define material movement strategies aligned with physical warehouseoperations.
• Lead global SAP deployments through design, build, test, cutover, and hypercare.
• Build and lead onshore and offshore SAPanalyst teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

GlobalSource IT is a SAP centric staffing agency Our direct client is looking for an IT Application Owner to manage the logistics modules (EWM, WM, TM) as part of a large S/4 upgrade project. In addition to a reliable bonus target, our client offers a 401K match that is above the employee contribution or up to 150%.

Job Summary: The SAP Application Owner will drive end-to-end success of warehousing, and outbound logistics processes within SAP S/4HANA. This role owns the functional design, deployment, and long-term sustainability of SAP EWM, ShipERP, Conveyor Systems like Numina and Transportation Management like OTM and integrated inventory-to-shipment flows. The Lead partners closely with Manufacturing, Order to Cash, Finance, and logistics stakeholders to ensure material movement strategies support scalable, compliant, and efficient operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead relevant workstream processes including inventory management, warehousing, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery execution.
• Develop a deep understanding of client business processes and strategy through collaboration and regular engagement with key stakeholders and process owners; translate the business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Communicate with key stakeholders regularly to manage expectations and provide project updates on scope and schedules; ensure timely escalation and mitigation of issues and risks to ensure a smooth deployment process
• Willingness to learn related applications and integration technologies that contribute to the end-to-end process integration with SAP
• Gather and document systems and process requirements through meetings, workshops, site visits, and job shadowing; create and maintain documentation on SAP manufacturing business processes
• Performs business process mapping using standard methodologies
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of developments in SAP manufacturing processes and related areas to recommend innovations to improve the quality and effectiveness of the business
• Own SAP EWM solution design including inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse flows.
• Lead ShipERP integration for carrier selection, labeling, and shipmentexecution.
• Define material movement strategies aligned with physical warehouseoperations.
• Lead global SAP deployments through design, build, test, cutover, and hypercare.
• Build and lead onshore and offshore SAPanalyst teams.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years SAP experience with deep logistics expertise is preferred or 2 full deployment cycles with application integration experience.
• Proven SAP S/4HANA delivery leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and supporting ERP or enterprise application implementations and migrations.
• A global and agile mindset with strong customer focus, self-motivated, and internally driven.
• Ability to troubleshoot SAP issues and to coordinate with other process experts to resolve integrated issues
• Naturally curious with a love of learning, and demonstrated application of new learning