SAP EWM Solution Architect

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a SAP EWM Solution Architect to join the team at our head office in Midrand. SAP EWM Solution Architect will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimisation of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions aligned with our organization's logistics and supply chain goals. The ideal candidate will provide end-to-end solution leadership from blueprinting and architecture design to integration and deployment, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business processes.

Minimum Requirement

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or a Senior Certificate
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in SAP implementations, with at least 5 years specializing in SAP EWM.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant in complex SAP EWM deployments.

Advantageous:

• Certification in SAP EWM or SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain is preferred.

Job Specification…

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the overall architecture and design of SAP EWM solutions across multiple warehouses and distribution centers.
• Define and document EWM architecture, interfaces, and integration with SAP S/4HANA and other systems (e.g., TM, MM, SD).
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and efficient technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to SAP best practices, security, and performance standards.

Implementation & Delivery

• Lead or oversee EWM implementation projects, from initial blueprint through go-live and hypercare.
• Configure key EWM functionalities such as inbound/outbound processes, internal warehouse movements, labour management, RF frameworks, and yard management.
• Support data migration, cutover planning, and integration testing with connected systems.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with business process owners, supply chain leaders, and IT teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all SAP EWM-related topics.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance on new SAP technologies and digital warehouse innovations.

Continuous Improvement & Support

• Drive optimization of existing warehouse processes through SAP EWM enhancements and automation.
• Stay current with SAP product roadmaps, new releases, and best practices.
• Support user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer activities.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• Deep expertise in SAP EWM (decentralized and embedded) configuration and integration. Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA interfaces.
  
• The tendency to approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner. Will base decisions on a logical analysis of available evidence. A chance taken after careful estimation of the probable outcome. Characteristic of entrepreneurship. Managing and executing processes of a project including time, cost, quality, change, risks and issues.
• Excellent communication. Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information.
• Demonstrating an underlying drive to ensure that quality is not compromised. It includes the identification and maintenance of standards to meet the needs of the company, together with a desire for accuracy and order.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environments. Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, and suggests innovations. Does more than required. Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Able to effectively deal with change and diverse people.
• Structures and directs others' work on projects or programs.
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP.

Special conditions of employment:

• Occasional traveling
• South African citizens
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver's license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.