SAP Yard Logistics & EWM Functional SME
Job Description
CSCI Consulting is looking for a SAP Yard Logistics and Extended Warehouse Management Functional Subject Matter Expert to design, configure, implement, and optimize SAP S/4HANA solutions that support end-to-end logistics execution in a highly complex and challenging program.
This position will serve as a functional authority for SAP Yard Logistics and Extended Warehouse Management, connecting system capabilities with the physical movement of goods across yard, warehouse, and transportation operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive SAP logistics experience, deep knowledge of complex warehouse and yard processes, and the ability to deliver scalable solutions within an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as the functional subject matter expert for SAP Yard Logistics and Extended Warehouse Management within SAP S/4HANA environments
Design and configure yard structures, checkpoints, gate-processing systems, dock-door assignments, and yard-task management
Configure vehicle check-in, vehicle check-out, and vehicle-movement processes
Design and support inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse processes
Configure inventory management, receiving, staging, picking, packing, and shipping operations
Align yard-management activities with warehouse-execution processes
Lead integration among SAP Extended Warehouse Management, Yard Logistics, and Transportation Management
Enable effective handoffs among warehouse, yard, and transportation processes
Support real-time visibility into shipments, assets, inventory, and logistics activities
Collaborate with SAP Transportation Management, Sales and Distribution, and Materials Management teams to deliver integrated supply-chain solutions
Synchronize physical logistics operations with system transactions and status updates
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Translate operational requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, functional specifications, and system-configuration designs
Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize warehouse and logistics capabilities
Conduct fit-gap analyses between current logistics operations and SAP S/4HANA capabilities
Recommend solutions that balance standard SAP functionality with operational needs in complex, multisite environments
Influence solution design across transportation, supply-chain, warehouse, and asset-management processes
Lead and support system-integration testing and user-acceptance testing for warehouse and yard processes
Validate end-to-end scenarios involving receiving, staging, yard movements, inventory handling, and shipment execution
Support cutover planning, deployment, post-production stabilization, and operational-readiness activities
Analyze warehouse and yard operations to identify bottlenecks, efficiency improvements, and automation opportunities
Implement process improvements that enhance throughput, accuracy, and system usability
Ensure the accuracy of inventory data, yard status, and logistics transactions across integrated systems
Support the development and validation of operational reports and executive dashboards
Troubleshoot complex functional, process, and integration issues and perform root-cause analysis
Collaborate with financial-management teams regarding inventory valuation and financial integration
Minimum Requirements
Must be able to obtain a Federal Secret security clearance (Active clearance preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered
Seven to ten or more years of SAP functional experience with deep expertise in SAP Extended Warehouse Management and Yard Logistics
Extensive hands-on experience configuring SAP EWM within SAP S/4HANA environments
Expert-level knowledge of SAP Yard Logistics functionality and configuration
Strong understanding of SAP Transportation Management integration points
Working knowledge of SAP Sales and Distribution and Materials Management
Experience designing and configuring inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse processes
Experience with inventory management, receiving, staging, picking, packing, and shipping operations
Experience configuring gate processing, vehicle management, dock-door assignments, and yard tasks
Demonstrated experience designing and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations
Experience mapping physical logistics activities to SAP business processes
Experience supporting complex, multisite warehouse and yard operations
Knowledge of inventory valuation, asset management, and financial integration points
Experience working within Agile development and delivery teams
Ability to translate business and operational requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria
Experience conducting requirements-gathering sessions and fit-gap analyses
Experience leading system-integration testing and user-acceptance testing
Experience supporting deployment, cutover, and post-production stabilization activities
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence technical, functional, operational, and business stakeholders
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence
Preferred Skills
SAP certification in Extended Warehouse Management, Yard Logistics, or Transportation Management
Experience implementing or upgrading SAP S/4HANA
Knowledge of Department of Defense or government logistics operations and requirements
Experience supporting SAP data migration and master-data management
Familiarity with warehouse-automation technologies, including radio-frequency identification and barcode scanning
Experience with SAP Fiori applications for logistics execution
Knowledge of SAP integration technologies, including APIs, IDocs, and middleware
Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Warehouse, or comparable reporting tools
Experience using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process-improvement methodologies
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
Past experience working with a federal government agency
Department of War experience is a plus!