SAP Architect Contractor: 10+ years (Expert)

Mindlance

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    Primary Skill Required for the Role SAP EWM Level Required for Primary Skill Expert (10+ years experience) Additional Skills Requested for Role Skill (optional). " Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience with EWM (Embedded or Decentralized), including: o Warehouse structure and master data (products, bins, HU, packaging specs where used).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMinneapolis, MN (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    The services You will provide the *** project team:As an SAP Architect Contractor, you will be responsible for designing and implementing SAP solutions to meet business needs and align with architectural standards.Designing and implementing SAP solutions, including SAP S/4HANA, to meet business requirements.Defining interaction requirements for components, subsystems, and interfaces within the SAP ecosystem.Providing strategic direction and guidance on SAP development and production fixes.Ensuring alignment of business and technology requirements with enterprise design.Collaborating with stakeholders to define vision, requirements, and ensure successful project delivery.
    Primary Skill Required for the Role
    SAP EWM
    Level Required for Primary Skill
    Expert (10+ years experience)
    Additional Skills Requested for Role
    Skill (optional)
    Level (optional)
    Criteria (optional)
    SAP - eWM - Extended Warehouse Management
    Additional Details for Role
    Remote with Occasional Travel
    SAP EWM Consultant
    In depth knowledge on SAP EWM/SAP 3PL, Queue Monitoring & Processing, EWM-TM Integration
    Serve as the primary functional consultant for SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM (or decentralized EWM, as applicable) and 3PL integrations in an Application Management Services (AMS) Engagement. Own steady-state support, defect resolution, minor enhancements, and continuous improvement for warehouse and logistics execution processes, ensuring stable operations and SLA adherence.
    Key responsibilities (AMS-focused)
    " Provide L2/L3 functional support for SAP EWM and 3PL-connected warehouse processes (incident/problem/change/service requests).
    " Perform triage, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for warehouse execution issues (inbound, outbound, internal movements, inventory).
    " SMQ2 Queue Monitoring & Fixes
    " Configure and support core EWM functions:
    o Inbound: ASNs, deconsolidation, GR, putaway, VAS (if used)
    o Outbound: waves, picking, packing, staging, loading, PGI
    o Internal: replenishment, bin-to-bin, physical inventory, cycle counting, scrapping
    o Warehouse structure: storage types/sections/bins, activity areas, work centers, packing specs
    " Support execution controls and optimization: WO/Wave management, labor/queue concepts (where used), exception handling, and monitoring.
    " Own/support 3PL integration (as applicable): interface monitoring, error handling, mapping clarification, and process alignment with provider SLAs.
    " Partner with business users and warehouse ops leads to capture requirements, propose improvements, and translate into user stories/functional specs.
    " Support testing activities: unit testing, regression, UAT support, and release/cutover coordination.
    " Maintain operational artifacts: runbooks, SOPs, knowledge articles, interface monitoring guides, and support playbooks.
    Required functional expertise
    " Hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience with EWM (Embedded or Decentralized), including:
    o Warehouse structure and master data (products, bins, HU, packaging specs where used)
    o Warehouse task/order concepts, RF processes (if applicable), and monitoring tools
    o Inbound/outbound/inventory end-to-end flows and exception scenarios
    " Strong integration understanding with:
    o S/4 MM/IM, SD/LE (deliveries), TM (if used), and FI impacts of goods movements
    " Practical knowledge of 3PL operating models and common integration patterns (e.g., IDoc/API/EDI via middleware), including reconciliation and control points.
    " Experience in AMS delivery: ticket management discipline, RCA, documentation, and stakeholder communications.
    Technical and delivery skills
    " Ability to work with technical teams (ABAP/CPI/PI/PO/BTP Integration Suite/middleware) to diagnose interface issues and define fixes.
    " Comfort using monitoring tools (EWM monitors, queues, IDoc monitoring, middleware dashboards) and producing clear defect narratives.
    " Strong communication with warehouse operations, IT, and external 3PL partners; able to lead calls through resolution.
    Qualifications
    " Bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience).
    " 8 + years (typical) SAP logistics experience with meaningful depth in EWM and exposure to 3PL integrations.
    " Warehouse/logistics domain experience (distribution, manufacturing warehousing, retail, or Client) preferred.

    Nice-to-have
    " Experience with RF Framework, MFS, Yard Logistics, Batch/serial handling, or regulated/controlled environments.
    " Exposure to SAP TM and dock/appointment processes.
    " SAP certifications in EWM and/or S/4HANA logistics.
    Success measures (typical AMS KPIs)
    " SLA attainment, reduction in warehouse disruption incidents, improved first-time-fix rate.
    " Stable, low-defect releases; high-quality documentation/KT; strong business satisfaction.

    EEO:

    Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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