EY Hiring for SAP – EWM – Manager – Consulting – Location OPEN 1 at Grand Rapids, Michigan Full Time

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to leverage SAP technology to improve their operations. This is rooted in EY’s SAP service line capabilities (Supply Chain, FICO, BPC, Data & Analytics, Customer, Tech/Arch and SuccessFactors) that are focused on helping clients improve performance and increase productivity.  

The opportunity

EY’s Agile Business Transformation enabled by SAP technology can help organizations address challenges in the digital era. Our EY SAP collaborative approach focuses on more than technology alone. We take a comprehensive, business-first view to address strategy, customer value, user experiences, processes, technology and operational impacts in tandem.   Our SAP Logistics professionals deliver strategic solutions to help clients transform their logistics operations improving cost, efficiency, quality and effectiveness. In this role, you will focus on assisting clients with integrating their SAP ERP system with the warehouse management system(s) (WMS) of third-party logistics (3PL) services providers and/or with non-SAP legacy or “best of breed” WMS applications operated by the client.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver quality SAP projects or workstreams.

• Participate in Explore phase design workshops

• Perform configuration of SAP Inventory Management, Logistics Execution, ALE and other related SAP modules

• Design interfaces and integration between SAP and external WMS applications

• Design custom RICEF solutions and document functional specifications

• Perform testing of solutions

• Support development and delivery of training materials

• Provide on-site hypercare support to client / 3PL warehouse users

• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and possess strong business acumen

• Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge

• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels

Skills and attributes for success

On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related work experience

• At least 3 years of experience working with SAP logistics solutions involving external WMS integration;

• Experience with interface solution design using EDI, X12, EDIFACT and/or API technologies

• Experience with configuring of SAP logistics execution (delivery related configuration) and materials management (inventory management and physical inventory configuration)

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills

• Ability and comfort level researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies

• Experience managing an SAP project or workstream and project-based team members

• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior consulting industry experience or deep functional experience

• SAP Certification/s

• Experience with at least two full lifecycle implementation of SAP S/4

• Experience with at least two full lifecycle integrations with an external WMS with SAP

• Experience with EDI messaging, specifically messages 846, 856, 888, 940, 943, 944, 945 and 947, and/or X12 or EDIFACT equivalents

• Experience with API integration to non-SAP WMS solutions

• Experience performing hands-on SAP system configuration

• Experience designing custom RICEF solutions and writing functional specifications

• Experience writing and executing test scripts

• Experience writing and delivering training materials for end users

• Knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations for distribution and/or manufacturing facility operations

What we look for

On our team, we are looking for someone who is adept with the functional business skills along with in-depth SAP technical capabilities. Knowledge of leading practices, benchmarking, peer company environments and prior consulting experience relevant to SAP EWM and a functional role.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $141,200 to $258,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $169,500 to $294,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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