Enterprise Warehouse Management Architect (SAP)
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Lead enterprise warehouse management architecture using SAP technologies, ensuring integration, automation, and compliance while mentoring teams and driving supply chain innovat.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Warehouse Management Architect (SAP EWM) to lead the end-to-end architecture strategy for large-scale warehouse and distribution center operations built on SAP technologies.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining and governing enterprise-wide warehouse management architecture, ensuring seamless integration between SAP EWM, SAP S/4HANA/ECC, Transportation Management Systems, Order Management Platforms, Automation Solutions, and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) ecosystems .
This role requires a strong combination of business process expertise, enterprise architecture experience, SAP solution design capabilities, and supply chain transformation leadership.
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
Define and maintain the target-state warehouse management architecture across applications, processes, data, integrations, and infrastructure.
Develop strategic roadmaps for warehouse modernization, automation, digital transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.
Align warehouse technology solutions with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, governance frameworks, and business objectives.
Drive architectural decisions supporting inventory optimization, fulfillment efficiency, OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery, and cost-to-serve improvements.
SAP EWM Solution Architecture
Design and govern SAP EWM architecture across warehouse operations including: Inbound Processing Cross-Docking Put-away Storage Management Replenishment Picking & Packing Value Added Services (VAS) Dispatch & Shipping Reverse Logistics & Returns Ensure architecture supports RF devices, voice-directed picking, warehouse automation, robotics, and material handling equipment integration. Lead solution architecture reviews and provide technical guidance throughout project lifecycles.
Integration Architecture
Define and govern integration frameworks between: SAP EWM SAP S/4HANA / ECC SAP TM Order Management Systems (OMS) Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL) Automation Platforms External Supply Chain Systems Design scalable integration patterns using: SAP PI/PO SAP CPI APIs IDOCs Message Queues Event-driven Architectures Ensure high availability, resilience, scalability, and performance across integrated platforms.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Partner with Supply Chain, Distribution Center Operations, Finance, Business Transformation, and IT leadership teams.
Participate in RFP creation, vendor evaluations, solution assessments, and technology selection initiatives.
Collaborate with implementation partners, SAP consultants, infrastructure teams, and system integrators.
Governance & Compliance
Establish architecture standards, principles, reference models, and best practices for warehouse management solutions.
Define non-functional requirements including: Security Availability Performance Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Observability & Monitoring Ensure compliance with industry regulations, operational standards, and enterprise governance requirements.
Data & Analytics
Work closely with Data & Analytics teams to support: Inventory Visibility Warehouse Productivity Reporting Financial Reconciliation Operational Dashboards Predictive Analytics AI/ML Use Cases Ensure data architecture supports enterprise reporting and decision-making requirements.
Leadership & Mentorship
Provide architectural leadership to SAP Functional Consultants, Developers, Integration Specialists, Infrastructure Teams, and Project Managers.
Mentor solution architects and senior consultants on SAP EWM best practices and enterprise architecture methodologies.
Contribute to SAP transformation programs and future-state enterprise architecture initiatives.
SAP Expertise
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) SAP S/4HANA SAP ECC SAP Transportation Management (TM)
Integration Technologies
SAP CPI SAP PI/PO APIs IDOCs Middleware Platforms Event-Driven Architecture Enterprise Integration Patterns
Architecture & Governance
Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture Technology Roadmapping Architecture Governance Security Architecture Data Architecture Cloud & Hybrid Architectures
Supply Chain Domain Knowledge
Warehouse Operations Distribution Centers Logistics Management Fulfillment Operations Inventory Optimization Transportation & Logistics Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
Master's Degree preferred.
SAP Certifications in EWM, S/4HANA, Supply Chain, or Architecture domains will be highly advantageous.
Required
12+ years of overall IT and Enterprise Applications experience. 7+ years of SAP Warehouse Management / SAP EWM experience.
Proven experience designing enterprise-scale warehouse and logistics architectures.
Experience
leading large SAP transformation and modernization programs.
Strong exposure to retail, FMCG, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
Experience
working with warehouse automation and third-party logistics integrations is highly desirable.
Why Join
Us?
Opportunity to architect large-scale enterprise warehouse ecosystems.
Work on complex SAP EWM transformation programs across global operations.
Collaborate with business leaders driving digital supply chain innovation.
Exposure to modern warehouse automation, analytics, AI-driven logistics, and next-generation supply chain technologies.
Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.
Preferred Joining Timeline
Immediate Joiners or Candidates Available Within 30 Days Preferred.
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