Senior SAP EWM Consultant
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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Pa
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end SAP EWM implementations and rollouts across multiple global sites, ensuring alignment with business requirements and integration with SAP S/4HANA and ERP landscapes
- Design and configure complex EWM processes including inbound/outbound logistics, warehouse task management, slotting, labor management, and yard management to support high-volume, multi-site warehouse operations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for global warehouse stakeholders; gather and translate business requirements into functional specifications, and oversee solution design, testing, and go-live activities
- Provide Level 3 support and troubleshooting for EWM-related issues across all regions; collaborate with Basis, ABAP development, and integration teams to resolve complex technical challenges
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level EWM consultants; contribute to knowledge-sharing practices, internal training sessions, and the continuous development of the team's EWM capability
- Define and drive the EWM roadmap in collaboration with IT management and Supply Chain leadership; identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and system enhancements aligned with global business strategy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, production, transport management) to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain integration; manage interfaces between EWM and TM, MM, PP, and third-party WMS/automation systems
- Ensure compliance with global standards, local regulatory requirements, and change management best practices throughout the project lifecycle; prepare and maintain key documentation including functional specs, test scripts, training materials, and solution blueprints
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of hands-on SAP EWM experience, with a proven track record of delivering minimum 3 complex, large-scale warehouse implementations in a global organizational context
- Deep expertise in SAP EWM core processes (goods receipt/issue, putaway strategies, wave management, packing, physical inventory, RF framework) and proven experience integrating EWM with SAP S/4HANA, TM, and ERP modules (MM, PP, SD)
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field (required); SAP EWM certification is strongly preferred
- Fluent English (required); additional languages such as German, French, or Spanish are a plus given the global nature of the role
- Experience with automation technologies (conveyor systems, sorters, goods-to-person systems) and familiarity with Agile/hybrid project methodologies; strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with ability to work across cultures and time zones (preferred)
- If you are a passionate EWM expert who thrives in complex global environments and wants to make a real impact on warehouse excellence, we would love to hear from you - apply today!
- How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.
Benefits
Additional Information
As a Senior SAP EWM Consultant, you will serve as a subject-matter expert responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Extended Warehouse Management solutions across our global organization. You will lead complex warehouse projects end-to-end, working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to deliver scalable and high-performing warehouse operations. In this role, you will also act as a mentor to junior consultants and drive continuous improvement initiatives across our warehouse landscape.
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