Position: SAP EWM SME
Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (February/March 2026)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Role – We are seeking a senior SAP EWM Functional Expert to support large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes within the life sciences and pharmaceuticals domain. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role working across complex warehouse and logistics environments, with responsibility for designing, configuring, and optimising SAP Extended Warehouse Management solutions. You will work closely with business stakeholders, warehouse operations, and global delivery teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-performing warehouse management solutions across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support SAP EWM implementations and rollouts, ensuring alignment with SAP best practices and regulated industry requirements.
* Design, configure, and optimise SAP EWM processes covering inbound, outbound, internal warehouse movements, handling units, physical inventory, bin management, and warehouse master data.
* Configure warehouse structures including warehouse numbers, storage types, activity areas, warehouse process types, and storage sections/bins.
* Design and implement advanced EWM processes such as POSC/LOSC (Process/Layout-Oriented Storage Control), wave management, kitting, and cross-docking.
* Integrate SAP EWM with S/4HANA or ECC using CIF, IDocs, and qRFC, and support integration with other SAP modules and external systems.
* Support and configure RF frameworks and ITS Mobile for handheld warehouse devices.
* Perform ABAP debugging and troubleshooting, working closely with developers on custom enhancements and issue resolution.
* Lead or contribute to interface and integration initiatives, ensuring reliable and consistent data flows.
* Engage with business stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations.
* Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones and support multi-site warehouse landscapes, resolving plant- or site-specific issues.
Key Skills
* 10–15 years of hands-on experience delivering SAP EWM implementations and rollouts.
* Strong experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
* Deep knowledge of SAP EWM processes, warehouse operations, and logistics best practices.
* Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA EWM integrations and system landscapes.
* Strong skills in ABAP debugging and technical troubleshooting.
* Hands-on experience with interfaces and integrations, including monitoring and issue resolution.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across global teams and time zones.
If you are interested or would like to know more, please email jonathan.la@focusonsap.org with your CV and availability to speak.
Applicants must be a UK based and holds a valid right to work status.