SAP EWM Functional Expert

Location: London - Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Rate: £550 per day inside IR35

Duration: 6 months, initially

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Functional Expert to support a major S/4HANA transformation within the life sciences/pharma sector. You will lead EWM design, configuration and optimisation across inbound/outbound logistics, internal warehouse processes, master data setup, and advanced capabilities including POSC/LOSC, Wave Management, Kitting and Cross‑Docking. The role includes working with global teams and stakeholders across multiple sites to deliver scalable EWM solutions.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead SAP EWM initiatives for life sciences/pharma programmes.

* Configure EWM processes: inbound/outbound, HU management, physical inventory, internal movements, bin/storage type setup, warehouse master data.

* Integrate with S/4HANA/ECC using CIF, IDOC and qRFC.

* Implement POSC/LOSC, Wave Management, Kitting and Cross‑Docking.

* Support RF/ITS Mobile; debug ABAP and coordinate with developers.

* Deliver interface and integration projects with external systems.

* Work with global teams across time zones; resolve site‑specific issues.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

* 10-15 years' SAP EWM implementation/rollout experience (ideally life sciences/pharma).

* Deep SAP EWM/logistics expertise; strong ABAP debugging; S/4HANA experience.

* Integration experience across SAP modules and external systems.

* Interface development, monitoring and troubleshooting.

* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable:

* Integration with wider connected systems.

* Basic understanding of pharma processes.

* Global delivery experience (IST + European time zones).

* Experience in Repetitive/Discrete/Process Industries.

* Ability to train users; familiarity with SAP best practices