Project: SAP S/4HANA Transformation – SAP Extended Warehouse Management Implementation
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Start Date: December 2026 / January 2027
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Italy
Engagement: Freelance / Contract
We are currently supporting a leading pharmaceutical client undertaking a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme, which includes the implementation of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM).
Working through a global system integrator, we are seeking an experienced Freelance SAP EWM Consultant to join the project team and support the design, configuration and implementation of SAP EWM as part of the wider S/4HANA transformation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a significant international SAP implementation programme within the pharmaceutical industry, working with a multidisciplinary team of SAP and business process specialists.
The initial contract will be for 6 months, with the overall transformation programme expected to run for over a year. Extensions are therefore highly likely.
Support the end-to-end implementation of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) as part of the wider S/4HANA transformation.
Work with business stakeholders to understand warehouse operations and translate requirements into SAP solutions.
Contribute to functional design, solution architecture and configuration activities within SAP EWM.
Support the implementation of warehouse management processes, including inbound, outbound and internal warehouse operations.
Assist with integration between SAP EWM and other SAP modules, including MM, SD and TM where relevant.
Participate in workshops, fit-gap analysis and business process design sessions.
Support functional, integration and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Assist with troubleshooting, defect resolution and solution optimisation.
Support data migration, deployment preparation, go-live and hypercare activities.
Collaborate with the wider system integrator and client project teams to ensure successful delivery.
Strong hands-on experience as an SAP EWM Consultant.
Proven experience delivering SAP EWM implementation projects.
Strong understanding of warehouse management processes and logistics operations.
Experience working within an SAP S/4HANA transformation environment.
Knowledge of SAP EWM integration with other SAP modules and business processes.
Ability to work closely with business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
Fluent professional English is essential.
Willingness to travel occasionally to Italy for on-site project workshops and meetings.
Previous experience working within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
Exposure to GxP-regulated environments and associated compliance requirements.
Italian language skills would be advantageous.
Experience working on large-scale, international SAP transformation programmes.
Initial 6-month freelance contract.
Target start date: December 2026 / January 2027.
Remote working with occasional on-site visits to Italy.
Long-term programme extending beyond 12 months, with a strong likelihood of contract extensions.
Interested? If you are an experienced SAP EWM Consultant looking for your next freelance assignment on a major international S/4HANA transformation, we would be keen to hear from you.