SAP Warehouse & Supply Chain SME Contracting role

Duration: 67 Months (with potential for extension or long-term engagement)

We are seeking a hands-on SAP Warehouse & Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major warehouse optimisation and process reengineering initiative within a high-volume telecommunications environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in stabilising redesigning and optimising warehouse operations with a strong focus on leveraging SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) and related warehouse functionality.

This role requires a practical operator who can work closely with warehouse teams translate SAP capability into real operational improvement and drive sustainable process discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Assessment & Stabilisation

• Conduct a detailed assessment of existing warehouse operations
• Review end-to-end processes including:
  • Receiving and put-away
  • Storage and inventory control
  • Picking packing and dispatch
  • Inter-warehouse transfers
• Evaluate current SAP usage vs best practice
• Identify process gaps inefficiencies and control risks
• Deliver a structured assessment and improvement roadmap

2. Process Reengineering & Optimisation

• Redesign warehouse processes aligned to:
  • SAP MM standard functionality
  • Industry-leading warehouse best practices
• Improve:
  • Stock accuracy and visibility
  • Warehouse transfer processes
  • Operational efficiency and control discipline
• Ensure minimal customisation by leveraging SAP standard capabilities
• Support both central and regional warehouse environments

3. Implementation & Training

• Support implementation of redesigned processes
• Develop and deliver end-user SAP training
• Drive adoption and behavioural change across warehouse teams
• Strengthen stock accountability and operational discipline
• Ensure sustainable usage of SAP in daily operations

Required Skills & Experience

SAP Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) (essential)
• Exposure to SAP WM / EWM (advantageous)
• Proven ability to operate SAP in live warehouse environments

Warehouse & Supply Chain Experience

• Solid background in warehouse operations management
• Experience in multi-site / high-volume warehouse environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • Inventory and stock control principles
  • Warehouse workflows and logistics processes
• Supply Chain or Logistics qualification (advantageous)

Functional Expertise

• Business process analysis and optimisation
• Process reengineering and operational improvement
• Change management and end-user training
• Ability to work effectively on the warehouse floor

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Practical hands-on operator (not purely theoretical or advisory)
• Strong problem-solver who can stabilise and fix broken processes
• Comfortable working on-site in warehouse environments
• Able to bridge the gap between SAP systems and operational teams
• Willing to travel between warehouse locations when required

Key Success Outcomes

• Improved stock accuracy and inventory integrity
• Streamlined and standardised warehouse processes
• Increased effective utilisation of SAP MM functionality
• Competent and well-trained warehouse users
• Stable efficient and controlled warehouse environment

Youll play a key role in transforming an existing SAP warehouse environment into a fully optimised best-practice operation.

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