SAP Extended Warehouse Management or Warehouse Management Manager

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced SAP EWM/WM Manager to oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in SAP EWM/WM, a strong understanding of warehouse management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in SAP EWM or SAP WM implementation and configuration.
• Proven experience in leading SAP projects and managing implementation teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the SAP EWM/WM solution architecture aligned with business requirements.
• Lead SAP EWM/WM implementation projects from initiation to go-live.
• Configure SAP EWM/WM modules to support warehouse processes.

Skills

Warehouse management processes

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP EWM/WM

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic SAP EWM/WM Manager to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Warehouse Management (WM) solutions. This role requires deep expertise in warehouse operations, solution architecture, and performance management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end SAP EWM/WM implementations, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture & Design: Develop and own the SAP EWM/WM solution architecture aligned with business requirements. Translate complex warehouse management processes into scalable SAP solutions. Ensure integration with other SAP modules and third-party systems.
• Implementation Leadership: Lead SAP EWM/WM implementation projects from initiation to go-live. Manage cross-functional teams including consultants, developers, and business stakeholders. Oversee configuration, testing, training, and change management activities.
• System Configuration & Optimization: Configure SAP EWM/WM modules to support inbound, outbound, internal warehouse processes, and inventory management. Optimize system performance and user experience through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Warehouse Process Expertise: Provide expert knowledge of warehouse operations including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control. Collaborate with operations teams to align system capabilities with operational needs.
• Performance Management: Define and implement key warehouse performance metrics (KPIs). Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Implement reporting tools and dashboards to support decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 –10 years of experience in SAP EWM or SAP WM implementation and configuration.
• Proven experience in leading SAP projects and managing implementation teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management processes and best practices.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• SAP certification in EWM or WM.
• Experience with automation technologies (e.g., RF, conveyors, robotics).
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 8, 2025