An SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and Transportation Management (TM) Solution Architect/Lead Consultant plays a crucial role in designing, configuring, and implementing end-to-end supply chain solutions within the SAP environment to optimize material management, procurement, inventory management, warehouse, transportation management processes. Here's a detailed job description for this role, along with the key business scenarios they should understand within SAP S/4HANA MM, IM, EWM, and TM:

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Process Analysis, Solution Design and Development:
   • Analyze client business processes and requirements, and design and architect solutions using SAP S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and Transportation Management (TM) modules.
   • Configure the SAP EWM and TM modules to optimize warehouse management and transportation processes.
   • Prepare and present detailed system proposals and findings to stakeholders.
   • Develop strategies to integrate these solutions into the client's existing landscape.
   • Create scalable and efficient SAP EWM and TM module configurations that meet business requirements and processes to support the following business scenarios:

• Procurement and Sourcing:
  • Purchase requisition processing, purchase order management, and supplier relationship management.
  • Vendor evaluation and selection based on performance metrics and quality standards.
    • Inventory Management:
      • Real-time inventory tracking, including goods receipt, goods issue, stock transfers, and stock counting processes.
      • Management of material movements within and across warehouses, including goods movements and stock transfers.
    • Extended Warehouse Management:
      • Warehouse layout design, bin management, and optimization of storage and picking strategies.
      • Cross-docking, wave picking, and integration with automated warehouse technologies.
    • Transportation Management:
      • Route planning and optimization, carrier selection, and freight cost management.
      • Transportation scheduling, execution, and tracking, including integration with external logistics service providers.
    • Demand Planning and Forecasting:
      • Forecasting demand, inventory replenishment planning, and procurement scheduling to meet customer demands while minimizing excess inventory.
    • Supply Chain Visibility and Analytics:
      • Real-time monitoring of supply chain performance metrics, including inventory turnover, fill rates, and on-time delivery.
      • Data analytics and reporting to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for process improvement.
    • Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:
      • Awareness of industry-specific compliance requirements and regulations related to warehouse and transportation operations, and ability to configure SAP solutions to ensure regulatory compliance.

1. Project Management and Implementation:
   • Lead and manage SAP Extended Warehouse Management and Transportation Management implementation from inception through to completion.
   • Oversee the work of implementation teams to ensure quality and adherence to timelines.
   • Coordinate with other project stakeholders including business users, IT staff, and external vendors.
2. Business Process Analysis:
   • Analyze client business processes and requirements to identify improvement opportunities through SAP solutions.
   • Configure the SAP EWM and TM modules to optimize warehouse management and transportation processes.
   • Prepare and present detailed system proposals and findings to stakeholders.
3. Testing and Quality Assurance:
   • Develop and oversee testing plans to ensure the functionality and performance of the SAP system.
   • Lead problem-solving during testing phases and post Go-Live.
4. Training and Support:
   • Provide training to users on the new systems and processes.
   • Offer ongoing support and enhancements post-implementation to ensure continued system performance and user satisfaction.
5. Stakeholder Management:
   • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
   • Manage expectations and ensure the alignment of business objectives with technical solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA, across core modules of Materials Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, 
• Extended Warehouse Management and Transportation Management modules.
• SAP certification in EWM and TM modules is highly regarded.
• Advanced Wave Picking and Yard Management experience is a must.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale SAP implementation projects. 
• In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA module integration of SAP EWM and SAP TM with Finance Accounting and Managerial Accounting (Record To Report), Supply Chain (Procure to Pay), Sales and Distribution (Order to Cash), and Manufacturing (Plan to Produce) including Quality Management and Environment, Health and Safety. 
• Strong ability to analyze and redesign business processes, workflows, and system integration.
• Experience in leading and managing teams in complex project environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues during the project lifecycle.

Primarily Remote with occasional onsite meetings