SAP WM/EWM – Lead Consultant

SAP WM/EWM - Lead Consultant Job Type: Full-Time Employee (FTE) Location: Bengaluru (Schneider Electric Office) Experience: 6-10 Years Department: Global Supply Chain / Digital Logistics / Enterprise Applications Role Overview Schneider Electric is seeking a SAP WM/EWM Lead Consultant to drive high-quality solution design, project delivery, and process improvements across global warehouse operations. This role requires strong functional expertise in SAP WM and EWM, the ability to lead end-to-end warehouse management initiatives, and deep experience in global rollouts, enhancements, and change management. The Lead Consultant will partner with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and globally aligned warehouse solutions. Key Responsibilities Solution Design & Architecture - Lead solution design, blueprinting, and functional specifications for WM/EWM-related projects and enhancements. - Define and validate warehouse management solution architecture aligned with Schneider's global template. - Drive design workshops, impact assessments, and cross-functional solution alignment. - Ensure scalable, upgrade-safe, and performant design across inbound, outbound, internal warehouse, and inventory processes. Project Delivery & Enhancements - Lead end-to-end project cycles , including requirement gathering, design, build, testing, deployment, and hypercare. - Deliver high-quality functional specifications, test plans, and cutover activities for WM/EWM projects. - Manage change requests , enhancements, and configuration updates with adherence to global standards. - Coordinate with ABAP teams, testers, and business SMEs to ensure timely and defect-free delivery. Application Support Leadership - Act as the point of escalation for complex L3 warehouse management issues. - Guide junior analysts in troubleshooting, solution design, and global support practices. - Perform RCA for recurring issues and drive long-term preventive solutions . - Ensure adherence to SLAs and quality KPIs across WM/EWM ticket volumes. Warehouse Process Expertise - Provide deep functional expertise across: - Goods Receipt, Putaway, Storage Types, Strategies - Picking, Packing, Staging & Loading - HU Management, Batch Management - Replenishment & Internal Warehouse Movements - Physical Inventory, Cycle Counting, Stock Adjustments Lead optimization initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency, reduce exceptions, and enhance throughput. Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with MM, SD, GTS, EWM, TM, FI, PP, and 3PL partners for end-to-end solution alignment. - Lead IDoc and interface design, monitoring, and corrective automation efforts. - Coordinate with external systems (RF devices, scanners, WCS/WMS) for seamless operational integration. Change Management & User Adoption - Drive change impact assessments, training strategies, and communication plans for WM/EWM projects. - Conduct user training, stakeholder workshops, and internal enablement sessions. - Ensure smooth adoption of new processes with minimal operational disruption. Governance, Compliance & Documentation - Ensure compliance with Schneider's global template, naming conventions, and change control processes. - Maintain complete documentation-HLD, LLD, SOPs, KT decks, impact assessments, and test evidence. - Participate in audits and ensure traceability across all WM/EWM functional changes. Required Expertise - 6-10 years hands-on SAP WM experience with strong exposure to SAP EWM (Embedded or Decentralized). - Hands-on expertise in: - Storage types, sections, and bin management - Putaway & picking strategies - Warehouse tasks, orders, exceptions, and monitor - HU Management & batch handling - Queue management (SMQ1/SMQ2) & IDoc troubleshooting Strong understanding of integration points with MM, SD, LE/TM, and Inventory Management.Ability to lead medium to large warehouse projects and global rollouts. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in large-scale warehouse modernization , automation, or robotics integration. - Exposure to RF frameworks , Telnet devices, barcode scanning logic, and WCS/WMS integrations. - Knowledge of GTS , EWM-WM migration , or embedded EWM transformation. - ITIL knowledge and experience with ServiceNow/SolMan. - SAP WM or EWM certification preferred. Rewards designed for you Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. 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