SAP EWM & Warehouse Systems Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our IT team is expanding and looking to add an SAP EWM & Warehouse Systems Specialist . We are seeking a SAP EWM & Warehouse Systems Specialist to support the daily operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of warehouse systems at an automotive components manufacturing plant. This role helps keep receiving, putaway, production material supply, finished goods receipt, shipping, and physical inventory processes running smoothly while improving inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.

The specialist will work closely with Warehouse, Production, Logistics, Quality, and IT teams. With SAP EWM as the core application, this role supports integration with other SAP modules, MES, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and related shop-floor systems. SAP EWM implementation or support experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Warehouse Systems and On-Site Support
  • Provide daily support for SAP EWM and related warehouse applications. Troubleshoot issues involving receiving, putaway, stock transfers, picking, packing, shipping, material delivery to production, and physical inventory. Prioritize issues based on their impact on production and customer deliveries, and drive timely resolution.
• Warehouse Incident Resolution and Follow-Up
  • Investigate issues involving delivery documents, warehouse tasks, handling units (HUs), stock statuses, and system transactions. Resolve blocked transactions, inventory discrepancies, and disruptions to receiving or shipping. Track issues through closure, document root causes and corrective actions, and reduce recurring incidents.
• Warehouse Master Data and Configuration Support
  • Work with business owners to maintain and validate warehouse master data and configuration, including warehouse products, storage types, storage bins, packaging, units of measure, and production supply settings. Support system readiness for new materials, warehouse areas, production lines, and process changes.
• Cross-Module and System Integration Support
  • Collaborate with SAP MM, PP, QM, and SD specialists, as well as MES and integration teams, to support end-to-end processes such as purchase order receiving, quality inspection, production material supply, finished goods receipt, and outbound shipping. Investigate document, inventory, and interface issues, and verify data consistency after resolution.
• Warehouse Automation and Operational Applications
  • Support process integration, testing, and go-live activities connecting SAP EWM with AS/RS, AGVs, barcode scanning, and label printing systems and devices. Work with automation teams, local IT, and vendors to resolve system issues affecting warehouse operations.
• Inventory, Physical Counts, and Reporting Support
  • Support system preparation, execution, and variance analysis for routine and annual physical inventory counts. Work with business and Finance teams to reconcile inventory. Help define and validate reporting requirements for inventory, storage bin utilization, receiving and shipping efficiency, and document exceptions to support warehouse improvements.
• User Training and Continuous Improvement
  • Train warehouse and related business users, and maintain operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and a support knowledge base. Work directly with users on the warehouse floor to understand their needs, standardize operations, reduce manual and repetitive work, and improve system use and warehouse efficiency.

To be a qualified candidate, you must have the following: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' Experience implementing or supporting warehouse systems, SAP logistics modules, or related business applications in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of core warehouse processes in components manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to use business processes, system documents, and data to identify issues and coordinate resolution.
• Strong communication and user support skills, with the ability to work effectively with warehouse operators, business owners, technical teams, and vendors.
• Willingness to work directly on the warehouse floor, learn business processes, and document and apply lessons from previous issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English during daily plant operations and clearly document issues and resolutions.

Key to being successful in this role: 

• Hands-on SAP EWM implementation, configuration, or support experience, with the ability to independently resolve common warehouse process and system issues.
• Experience with SAP EWM projects or plant go-live support in an SAP S/4HANA environment.
• Experience in automotive components or other discrete manufacturing environments, including familiarity with production material supply, batch management, product traceability, and customer shipping requirements.
• Familiarity with integration between EWM and SAP MM, PP, QM, SD, or MES.
• Experience supporting RF handheld devices, HU management, barcode scanning, and labeling systems.
• Experience integrating or supporting AS/RS, AGVs, or other warehouse automation systems.

Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth. 

• International development platform
• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401k matching
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.