SAP EWM Principal Consultant/Architect

Job Title: SAP EWM Principal Consultant/Architect

Role: Full-time/Permanent

Location: Bangalore (BLR) / Hyderabad (HYD) / Pune / Coimbatore

Availability: Must be able to join within 45 days

About the Role

We are looking for an accomplished SAP EWM Principal Consultant/Architect to join our clients high-performing team and drive the end-to-end implementation of Warehouse and Inventory Management solutions in SAP S/4HANA . This leadership role requires deep process expertise, strong integration experience, and the ability to steer complex delivery in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the design and configuration of SAP EWM and IM/MM within S/4HANA.
• Define EWM process models including Inbound, Outbound, Production Integration, Yard Management, Returns, Shipping, Quality Inspection, Physical Inventory , and special processes (Import/Export).
• Ensure accurate end-to-end logistics and accounting document flows.
• Conduct Fit-to-Standard workshops and translate business requirements into optimized functional designs.

Integration & Technical Expertise

• Lead integration of SAP EWM with internal modules and 3PL systems .
• Design and govern interfaces using SAP CPI (ODATA, SOAP, APIs) .
• Prepare functional specifications and lead end-to-end impact assessment for complex enhancements.
• Support automation initiatives using SAP BPA and warehouse automation technologies.
• Oversee RF framework design for warehousing operations.

Delivery Leadership

• Drive workstream deliverables, ensuring alignment with project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-vendor and distributed delivery environment.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring solution integrity across global teams.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants; support knowledge sharing and capability uplift.

Required Experience & Skills

• 12+ years of SAP experience , including 7+ years in SAP EWM/WM with proven S/4HANA expertise.
• Minimum 2 full lifecycle S/4HANA implementations , including one greenfield.
• Strong hands-on configuration of EWM/WM and MM/IM processes and RF solutions.
• Proven expertise across end-to-end logistics processes: Inbound / Outbound, Production Integration, Inventory & Physical Inventory, Yard Management, Shipping / Returns, Quality Inspection, & Import / Export.
• Experience in integrating SAP with 3PL systems via SAP CPI.
• Demonstrated ability to write detailed functional specifications and design robust interfaces with strong error-handling mechanisms.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in managing teams and deliverables.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• SAP S/4HANA EWM Certification .
• Exposure to SAP Transportation Management (TM) , mobile warehousing, and automation technologies.
• Understanding of global logistics and supply chain business models.