Associate Principal - SAP

We are thrilled to invite an experienced professional to join our team as an Associate Principal /Principal - SAP. This role is integral to our S/4HANA Functional Delivery department, with a focus on Logistics & Warehouse Management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a critical workstream in a large-scale, multi-region S/4 transformation, covering Finished Goods DCs, Manufacturing Warehouses, and POS DCs across NORAM, EMEA, LATAM, Brazil, and APAC.

ABOUT US:

Bristlecone is the leading provider of AI-powered application transformation services for the connected supply chain. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation, and resiliency - to thrive on change.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, and over 2,500 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $19.4 billion Mahindra Group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Bristlecone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

INFORMATION SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to Information Security policies, guidelines and procedure, practice them for protection of organizational data and Information System.
• Take part in information security training and act while handling information.
• Report all suspected security and policy breach to InfoSec team or appropriate authority (CISO).
• Understand and adhere to the additional information security responsibilities as part of the assigned job role.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in warehouses, distribution centers, and global logistics control towers.
• Hands-on expertise in SAP EWM and TM, with a proven track record of successful implementations.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse structure design, process configuration, and logistics operations.
• Ability to design and build multi-modal transportation lanes and 3PL integration patterns.
• Strong business acumen to explain design choices and their impact on operations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to team management.
• Experience in large-scale, multi-region S/4 transformations is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and its logistics modules is a must.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field is advantageous.

• Design and configure warehouse structures, process types, and inbound/outbound processes for EWM.
• Implement cross-docking, putaway, and picking strategies, and manage shelf-life and wave management.
• Configure labor management, physical inventory procedures, and internal warehouse processes.
• Manage yard operations, exception handling, and integration with TM for delivery handoff.
• Lead the Logistics and Warehouse Management workstream, providing L3 design expertise and post-go-live optimization.
• Ensure hands-on proficiency in SAP EWM and TM, with a deep understanding of the technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver successful transformations.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.