Job description
Role Overview The Solution Architect – EWM will act as the strategic and technical lead for designing scalable, high-performing, and sustainable Extended Warehouse Management solutions. The role involves close collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to translate complex warehouse operations requirements into architectural blueprints.
The architect ensures alignment with enterprise standards and supports the delivery and maintenance of EWM capabilities within the broader supply chain ecosystem . Roles & Responsibilities Strategy and Planning Translate business goals and supply chain strategies into comprehensive EWM solution architectures Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovations aligned with warehouse management objectives.
Develop and maintain architectural standards and roadmaps for EWM and related domains Delivery and Execution Lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for EWM projects including greenfield implementations, rollouts, and enhancements Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and development teams to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and technical integrity.
Oversee creation of technical documentation, solution blueprints, and design artifacts Support and Enablement Provide deep technical support during implementation and post-go-live phases, troubleshooting complex issues and optimizing performance Ensure solution designs align with enterprise architecture and operational support frameworks Guide teams in best practices for system sustainability, monitoring, and lifecycle management People Leadership Provide architectural mentoring and guidance to cross-functional technical teams Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence Collaborate with internal and external partners, including vendors and system integrators, to drive shared outcomes Requirements Required Experience 9–12 years of experience in IT solution design and implementation, with at least 4 years focused on SAP EWM Strong background in warehouse operations and logistics with deep technical knowledge of EWM system design Experience with SAP S/4HANA and integration with modules like MM, WM, SD, TM Deep understanding of De-Centralized Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) for scalable supply chain solutions within SAP ecosystems Essential Skills Expertise in SAP EWM architecture and configuration Strong understanding of system integrations, middleware, and interfaces such as IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, and APIs Ability to define non-functional requirements related to performance, scalability, and maintainability Excellent problem-solving skills Experience with cloud deployment models (SAP BTP, Azure, AWS) Knowledge of SAP Fiori and UI5 applications related to EWM Desired Skills Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices Understanding of Industry 4.
0 technologies in warehouse environments, including IoT and automation systems Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA data models and simplifications relevant to EWM Benefits Opportunity to be part of a globally recognized leader in the home improvement sector committed to operational excellence and sustainability Role in the rapidly expanding Global Technology Center in Chennai supporting global operations Exposure to a diverse global technology environment and cross-functional collaborations Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Clear career advancement pathways and continuous learning opportunities within a high-performance organization