Lead Consultant | SAP Functional | SAP SCM EWM

Pay Rate Range: $ 64.50 - 66.39/hr. on W2

Description:
Job Title: Lead Consultant | SAP Functional | SAP SCM EWM
Work Location & Reporting Address: Irving, TX 75039 (Hybrid)
Contract duration: 6 months for now, later it will get extended
Target Start Date: 01 Jun 2026
Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required?): Skype/Video conference

Job Details:
Minimum years of experience required: 10 years
Certification needed: NA
Must Have Skills: SAP EWM

Detailed Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead SAP EWM Consultant with 10+ years of SAP Supply Chain experience to drive global S/4HANA transformation initiatives. This role requires strong leadership in solution architecture, global template governance, and end-to-end warehouse transformation across multi-country deployments.
The candidate will play a strategic and hands-on role, ensuring alignment between business goals and SAP EWM capabilities while leading cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Transformation:
• Lead SAP EWM workstream within large-scale S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield/Brownfield/Hybrid)
• Define and govern the global EWM template, processes, and standards
• Drive business process harmonization across regions and business units
• Provide strategic direction for warehouse digital transformation and automation

Solution Architecture & Design:
• Own end-to-end EWM solution architecture (Embedded / Decentralized) in S/4HANA
• Lead fit-gap analysis, design workshops, and blueprinting sessions with global stakeholders
• Design scalable and optimized solutions across:
oInbound, outbound, and internal logistics
oWarehouse structure & layout design
oWave management & labor optimization
oHandling Unit (HU) management & packaging
oAdvanced picking, slotting, and replenishment strategies
• Define integration architecture with:
oMM, SD, PP, TM, and Yard Logistics

Global Template & Rollouts:
• Lead multi-country rollouts ensuring template adherence with minimal customization
• Manage localization requirements including regulatory and regional business needs
• Oversee cutover strategy, deployment planning, and hypercare execution
• Ensure consistency and scalability across deployments

Integration & Data Strategy:
• Define and oversee integrations with:
oSAP modules (MM, SD, TM, PP)
oExternal systems (WMS, MES, automation systems)
• Lead data migration and master data governance strategy
• Provide direction on interfaces, APIs, and middleware architecture

Testing, Quality & Risk Management:
• Govern testing strategy:
oSIT, UAT, regression, and performance testing
• Ensure quality standards, solution stability, and compliance
• Identify and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
• Lead and mentor functional consultants and offshore teams
• Act as primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT leadership
• Drive executive-level discussions and decision-making
• Manage vendors, partners, and third-party system integrators

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Drive adoption of:
oWarehouse automation (ASRS, robotics, IoT)
oAdvanced analytics & Fiori applications
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
• Promote best practices and SAP standard adoption

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience:
• 10+ years of SAP SCM experience, with at least 6+ years in SAP EWM
• Proven track record in leading S/4HANA transformation programs
• Strong experience in global template design and multi-country rollouts
• Experience managing large distributed teams and stakeholders

Functional & Technical Expertise:
• Deep expertise in SAP EWM (Embedded & Decentralized)
• Strong knowledge of:
oInbound/outbound processes
oRF & mobile technologies
oHU management, wave management, labor mgmt.
• Integration knowledge with MM, SD, TM, PP
• Understanding of warehouse automation and digital supply chain solutions

Leadership & Soft Skills:
• Strong program leadership and delivery ownership
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional and global stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.