IT Business Application Consultant SAP EWM

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GEA is one of the leading suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and for a wide range of other process industries. Around 18,000 employees in over 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success: join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams, and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Responsibilities / Tasks

The SAP Extended Warehouse Management Consultant is responsible for implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP EWM modules to meet business requirements. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, test, and deploy SAP solutions, providing support and training to Key-users and/or end-users, and ensuring seamless processing and fulfillment.

In This Role, You Will

• Implement SAP Activate methodology for project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand warehouse operations and logistics needs.
• Design warehouse processes like inbound/outbound delivery, put-away, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
• Configure EWM components such as: Warehouse Structure (storage types, bins, sections), Inbound & Outbound Processes, Warehouse Tasks & Orders, RF Framework for mobile data entry, Labor Management and Slotting & Rearrangement
• Integrate EWM with SAP S/4HANA, TM (Transportation Management), and QM (Quality Management).
• Manage product master, storage bins, handling units, packaging specifications, and resources.
• Develop and execute test cases for warehouse scenarios.
• Conduct UAT and validate system performance under real-world conditions.
• Conduct requirement analyses and creates technical specifications; Configure and customize solutions according to the specific requirements of our clients.
• Create training materials, Plan and conduct training sessions for end-users and key users.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and user manuals.
• Develop and execute test scripts for unit testing, integration testing, and UAT.
• Validate Fiori apps and backend processes.
• Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption.
• Provide hyper care support and resolve issues post-implementation.
• Monitor system performance and suggest improvements.
• Analyze warehouse KPIs and suggest process improvements.
• Implement automation and optimization strategies (e.g., wave management, cross-docking).
  
  

This is an on-site position, with the option to work remotely on selected days, following GEA’s smart working policy. Occasional travel may be required.

Your Profile / Qualifications

What sets you up for success:

• Bachelor or master’s in computer science, business informatics, business administration, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience as SAP EWM / WM Consultant, preferably in the plant and mechanical engineering sector.
• Deep knowledge of SAP EWM on S/4HANA.
• Experience with RF devices, Warehouse Monitor, and Fiori apps.
• Understanding of logistics execution, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with ABAP debugging and enhancement frameworks (optional but useful).
• Strong understanding of Logistic execution, Inventory Management and Supply Chain Management.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• High customer orientation and very strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Excellent Italian and English language skills, written and spoken; German would be an advantage.
  
  

Ready to engineer a better world with us? Apply today and let’s build something extraordinary together.

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