Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture
Define end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture for Supply Chain, Logistics, and Compliance processes.
Design scalable and integrated solutions across MM, EWM, TM, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Sales.
Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, Clean Core principles, and SAP Activate methodology.
Lead architecture reviews, solution governance, and design approvals.
SAP Material Management
Configure and support Purchase Order (PO) processing in SAP S/4HANA.
Manage Supplier Master processes, including supplier creation, maintenance, and suppression/blocking activities.
Support Goods Movement processes, including Goods Receipt (GR), Goods Issue (GI), stock transfers, and transfer postings.
Configure and support Inventory Management, including stock monitoring, inventory adjustments, physical inventory, and stock reconciliation.
Manage Purchase Pricing, including pricing procedures, condition records, contracts, scheduling agreements, and source determination.
Support ARM (Advanced Returns Management) supplier return processes, including return orders, return deliveries, inspection, and supplier credit handling.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and implement SAP MM solutions.
Analyze and resolve production support issues while ensuring system stability.
Work with cross-functional teams, including SAP SD, EWM, FI, and TM, for end-to-end process integration.
SAP EWM / Decentralized EWM (dEWM)
Configure and support Inbound Warehouse Processes, including:
Deconsolidation
Putaway
Exception handling during inbound processing
Cross Docking (IL03)
Configure and support Outbound Warehouse Processes, including:
Picking
Packing
Pick Denial and exception handling
Goods Issue processing
Support Physical Inventory processes, including cycle counting, annual inventory, recounts, and inventory adjustments.
Analyze warehouse process issues and provide functional solutions.
Work closely with business users to gather requirements and improve warehouse operations.
Perform system configuration, testing, defect resolution, and production support.
Collaborate with SAP MM, SD, TM, and other integrated modules to ensure seamless end-to-end warehouse processes.
Architect warehouse management solutions covering:
Warehouse storage
Inventory management
Internal warehouse movements
Physical inventory
Customs and bonded warehouse processes
Design RF, barcode scanning, automation, and warehouse integration scenarios.
Define warehouse structure, storage types, process-oriented storage control, and labor management where applicable.
SAP Transportation Management (TM)
Lead architecture for transportation planning and logistics execution.
Configure and support Advanced Shipping and Receiving (ASR) processes integrated with SAP TM and EWM.
Configure and support Transport Execution (Outbound) processes from shipment planning through delivery execution.
Support Transportation Planning, including freight unit building, carrier selection, load planning, route planning, and transportation scheduling.
Manage Transportation Execution, including freight order management, shipment tracking, status updates, and proof of delivery.
Configure and support Freight Management, including freight agreements, charge calculation, freight settlement, and carrier invoicing.
Collaborate with business users to gather requirements and optimize transportation processes.
Perform system configuration, testing, defect resolution, and production support.
Work with SAP EWM, MM, SD, and other integrated modules to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics processes.
- Ensure direct engagement with project teams for issue resolution (not tool-driven escalation).
Good To Have
SAP Product Compliance
Design and implement Product Compliance processes within SAP S/4HANA.
Lead solution design for:
Quality inspection processes
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) sampling
Dangerous goods management
Hazardous substance compliance
Product safety and regulatory compliance
Integrate Product Compliance with Quality Management (QM), Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), and EWM.
Ensure compliance with regional and global regulatory requirements.
Integration & Technical Leadership
Define integration architecture across SAP modules and non-SAP systems.
Collaborate with Integration, BTP, API, and middleware teams.
Lead Fit-to-Standard workshops and solution blueprint sessions.
Provide technical guidance during development, testing, cutover, and hypercare.
Review functional specifications, technical designs, and custom developments.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with business process owners and global stakeholders.
Translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions.
Present architecture recommendations to leadership and governance boards.
Mentor functional consultants and solution designers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
12–14+ years of SAP experience.
8+ years of SAP Solution Architecture experience.
Multiple full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations.
Strong knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.
Experience leading global SAP transformation programs.
Required Technical Skills
SAP S/4HANA
SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain
Enterprise Architecture
SAP Activate
Clean Core Architecture
SAP Best Practices
Integration
SAP BTP
APIs
SAP Integration Suite
IDocs
OData Services
EDI
Preferred Experience
Experience in Automotive, Manufacturing, or Heavy Equipment industries.
Knowledge of global logistics and international trade processes.
Experience integrating with SAP GTS, MES, WMS automation systems, and third-party logistics providers.
Exposure to warehouse automation technologies such as ASRS, conveyors, and AGVs.
Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and embedded analytics.
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience leading distributed global teams.
Ability to mentor architects and functional consultants.
Preferred Certifications
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA EWM
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Transportation Management
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain
SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Product Compliance (preferred)
TOGAF Certification (preferred)
SAP Activate Project Manager (preferred)
Key Deliverables
End-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture.
Functional and technical solution designs.
Architecture governance and design approvals.
Integration architecture documentation.
Fit-to-Standard workshop outcomes.
Solution roadmap and implementation strategy.
Production-ready, scalable SAP Supply Chain solutions aligned with business objectives.
