Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd.

Senior Consultant, Application (EWM)

Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Engineering & Technology
Work mode
On site

About the role

JOB PURPOSE: To lead the design, configuration, rollout and support of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) on S/4HANA across the Company's warehouses, delivering a reusable warehouse template that measurably improves inventory accuracy, picking accuracy and warehouse productivity. The role owns warehouse process design for vehicle parts, accessories and related logistics, and ensures stable, efficient operations supported by RF and labeling technology. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Solution Leadership & Warehouse Template • Lead fit-to-standard workshops with warehouse operations, logistics and after-sales teams for every in-scope warehouse, closing 100% of identified gaps with a documented resolution, delivering signed-off business requirements. • Design a standard warehouse template covering inbound, outbound and internal processes with at least [X]% reuse across warehouses, delivering an approved EWM solution design document. • Assess deployment and licensing options (embedded vs decentralized, basic vs advanced EWM) against cost and functional need, delivering a costed recommendation to the ERP Program Manager for decision. • Maintain the EWM design decision log under version control, recording 100% of decisions with rationale and approver, delivering a single auditable record of design decisions. Warehouse Configuration • Configure warehouse structure (storage types, sections, bins, activity areas and work centers) for each warehouse within the agreed build window, delivering a configuration baseline ready for integration testing. • Configure inbound processes (ASN, receiving, quality inspection, putaway and deconsolidation) to achieve a dock-to-stock time of [X] hours, delivering tested inbound process flows. • Configure outbound processes (waves, picking strategies, packing, staging, loading and goods issue) to support picking accuracy of at least [X]%, delivering tested outbound process flows. • Configure internal processes (replenishment, physical inventory, cycle counting and stock transfers), RF framework, labels, printing and handling units, delivering a fully RF-enabled warehouse at go-live. • Design cross-docking, returns and kitting processes where in scope, delivering approved process designs within the build plan. Integration & Infrastructure • Define and test integration with MM, SD, QM, service and finance, closing all critical integration defects before UAT exit, delivering a signed-off integration test report. • Integrate EWM with the vehicle sales and service solution for parts demand and workshop supply, delivering end-to-end parts flows validated by After-Sales. • Specify warehouse infrastructure requirements (Wi-Fi coverage, RF handhelds, label printers and bin labeling) for 100% of in-scope sites at least [X] weeks before go-live, delivering a site readiness checklist signed off by each warehouse. • Specify interfaces with transport, courier and supplier systems where in scope, delivering approved functional specifications to the technical team. Testing, Data Migration & Go-Live • Prepare functional specifications for all EWM WRICEF objects within the build plan and validate technical delivery, delivering accepted developments. • Lead proof of concept, integration testing, UAT and cutover for each warehouse, executing 100% of planned test scripts, delivering a go-live readiness sign-off. • Lead migration of warehouse master data, bins and stock, achieving at least [X]% reconciliation between physical and system stock at cutover, delivering a reconciled opening stock position. • Lead hypercare for each warehouse, resolving incidents within SLA and exiting hypercare within [X] weeks, delivering a stable warehouse handed over to support. Support, Training & Capability Building • Train 100% of warehouse supervisors and key users before go-live, delivering approved work instructions and SOPs for every in-scope process. • Provide third-line support after go-live, resolving at least [X]% of incidents within SLA, delivering a reducing trend in recurring issues. • Mentor junior consultants through structured configuration and documentation reviews, delivering at least [X] consultants able to support EWM independently within 12 months. • Manage SAP and partner deliverables for the EWM stream and report status, risks and issues weekly, delivering stream milestones on time and within scope. • Maintain the Company’s process library and control catalogue under formal version control until the operational risk function is created. • Participate in the governance forum through which process changes are reviewed, approved, monitored and closed. • Report portfolio benefit, risk exposure and control effectiveness to executive and Board-level forums on the agreed reporting cadence. • Build process improvement and operational risk capability within the operating businesses through structured coaching and a practitioner network. • Benchmark Company performance against OEM and industry standards and translate identified gaps into portfolio priorities for the following cycle. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. SAP certification in S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management preferred; a supply chain certification (APICS CSCP/CPIM) is an advantage Minimum Experience: • 8 – 12 years of SAP logistics experience, including at least 5 years in SAP EWM and at least 3 full-cycle EWM implementations, including embedded EWM on S/4HANA. Demonstrated record of delivering multi-warehouse templated rollouts and hands-on experience with RF devices, labeling and warehouse automation integration. Experience in automotive parts, spare parts distribution or retail logistics is a strong advantage Language Requirements: • Arabic: Intermediate (preferred) • English: Advanced

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. SAP certification in S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management preferred; a supply chain certification (APICS CSCP/CPIM) is an advantage. 8–12 years of SAP logistics experience, including at least 5 years in SAP EWM and at least 3 full-cycle EWM implementations, including embedded EWM on S/4HANA. Demonstrated record of delivering multi-warehouse templated rollouts and hands-on experience with RF devices, labeling and warehouse automation integration. Experience in automotive parts, spare parts distribution or retail logistics is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead design, configuration, rollout and support of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) on S/4HANA across the Company's warehouses, delivering a reusable warehouse template that measurably improves inventory accuracy, picking accuracy and warehouse productivity. Own warehouse process design for vehicle parts, accessories and related logistics, and ensure stable, efficient operations supported by RF and labeling technology. Manage SAP and partner deliverables for the EWM stream and report status, risks and issues weekly. Lead training and coaching to build capability, mentor junior consultants, and ensure go-live readiness across warehouses. Maintain design decisions, integrate with MM/SD/QM/finance, and ensure successful go-live and hypercare support.

Skills

  • SAP S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
  • RF devices
  • warehouse automation integration
  • RF handhelds
  • label printing
  • warehouse template design
  • integration testing
  • data migration
  • go-live readiness
  • UAT
  • business requirements gathering
  • process design
  • change management
  • train-the-trainer
  • S/4HANA integration with MM, SD, QM, finance

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