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Posted 10 July, 2026

Associate Director - SAP ERP Logistics and EWM

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Bangalore,Karnataka,India Full Time
Reference: 137_716578_301282

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AssociateDirector -SAP ERP Logistics and EWM

The Associate Director for SAP ERP Logistics and EWM ERP willbe responsible for implementing, supporting, andoptimizingSAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) solutions and Logistics (LE-WM/LE-SHP) in a regulated pharmaceutical environment as well as leading an international team of persons in Taiwan, China, India, Spain and Germany. This role requires strong functionalexpertisein warehouse processes, hands-on configuration experience, and the ability to ensure compliance withGxPand other regulatory requirements.

Your Role:

  • Leads the EWM and Logistics liaison, enablement and operations team, providing direction,coachingand day-to-day guidance.

  • Be involved in projects, share the team members who will execute the work, and verify their ability to support the project inmaintainingan internal load sheet.

  • Collaborates closely with key internal teams (e.g., change and Release Management Team, security, architecture, platform, sector IT, business process owners as well as BTP and Development Team) to ensure coordinated delivery.

  • Builds strong relationships with sector contacts, keyusersand IT stakeholders, fostering trust,transparencyand collaborative problem-solving.

  • Demonstrate cognitive and affective empathy; mentor and grow team members (2 targeted growth roles).

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Design & Implementation

  • Gather and analyze business requirements related to warehousing, batch management,andserialization and share work in team as well as take yourself CRs/Projects

  • Enables a team member to design functional specifications for RF processes, inbound/outbound flows, replenishment, physical inventory, and storage control (POSC/LOSC)

  • Configure SAP EWM modules including Warehouse Structure, WOCR, Queue Determination, PPF actions, RF Framework, and Batch Management.

2. Integration & Technical Coordination:

  • Collaborate with SAP PP, QM, MM, TM, and external systems (e.g., WMS, MES) for seamless integration.

  • Work with ABAP/Technical teams on WRICEF developments (RF screens, enhancements, BADIs, IDOCs).

  • Support integration with automation systems like conveyors, ASRS, AGVs, and label printers

3. Business Support & Continuous Improvement:ProvideL3production support for global warehouses and conduct root-cause analysis of issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.Train key users and warehouse personnel on EWM processes

4. Change Coordination:Manage incoming changes: timelines, communications, costs, and reporting; ensure on-time, quality delivery.

Who You Are:

  • 10+years of experience in SAP LE/WM/EWM, with at least 3 full-cycle EWM implementation

  • Strong understanding ofProcess knowledge: Inbound/Outbound, Advanced Picking & Packing, Slotting & Rearrangement, Handling Unit Management, Yard Management (optional), Transportation Units, Resource & Task Management, Physical Inventory, RF Framework and Fiori apps, PPF actions, Wave Planning, PP Integration (PMR and delivery-based production), QM Integration, Stock migration, Sales and EHS/Label Management Integration.

  • Technical skills: Ability to design andvalidatefunctional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, and custom developments; basic ABAP debugging and HANA-based processes; experience with EWM monitoring tools (/SCWM/MON, /SCWM/QUEUE, /SCWM/ERPSTOCK).

  • Ability to design/validatefunctional specs for enhancements, interfaces, and custom developments; basic ABAP debugging skills.

  • Proficient in EWM monitoring tools and cross-functional collaboration;strong communicationand stakeholder management.

  • Experience leading 10+technofunctionalexperts; strong focus on delivery quality, talent development, and inclusive leadership.


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Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Employment Type: Full time

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