SAP Warehouse & Supply Chain SME - Contracting role

Duration: 6–7 Months (with potential for extension or long-term engagement)

We are seeking a hands-on SAP Warehouse & Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major warehouse optimisation and process reengineering initiative within a high-volume telecommunications environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in stabilising, redesigning, and optimising warehouse operations, with a strong focus on leveraging SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) and related warehouse functionality.

This role requires a practical operator who can work closely with warehouse teams, translate SAP capability into real operational improvement, and drive sustainable process discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Assessment & Stabilisation

Conduct a detailed assessment of existing warehouse operations

Review end-to-end processes including:

o Receiving and put-away

o Storage and inventory control

o Picking, packing, and dispatch

o Inter-warehouse transfers

Evaluate current SAP usage vs best practice

Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control risks

Deliver a structured assessment and improvement roadmap

2. Process Reengineering & Optimisation

Redesign warehouse processes aligned to:

o SAP MM standard functionality

o Industry-leading warehouse best practices

Improve:

o Stock accuracy and visibility

o Warehouse transfer processes

o Operational efficiency and control discipline

Ensure minimal customisation by leveraging SAP standard capabilities

Support both central and regional warehouse environments

3. Implementation & Training

Support implementation of redesigned processes

Develop and deliver end-user SAP training

Drive adoption and behavioural change across warehouse teams

Strengthen stock accountability and operational discipline

Ensure sustainable usage of SAP in daily operations

Required Skills & Experience

• SAP Expertise
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) (essential)
• Exposure to SAP WM / EWM (advantageous)
• Proven ability to operate SAP in live warehouse environments
• Warehouse & Supply Chain Experience
• Solid background in warehouse operations management
• Experience in multi-site / high-volume warehouse environments
• Strong understanding of:
• o Inventory and stock control principles
• o Warehouse workflows and logistics processes
• Supply Chain or Logistics qualification (advantageous)
• Functional Expertise
• Business process analysis and optimisation
• Process reengineering and operational improvement
• Change management and end-user training
• Ability to work effectively on the warehouse floor

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Practical, hands-on operator (not purely theoretical or advisory)
• Strong problem-solver who can stabilise and fix broken processes
• Comfortable working on-site in warehouse environments
• Able to bridge the gap between SAP systems and operational teams
• Willing to travel between warehouse locations when required

Key Success Outcomes

• Improved stock accuracy and inventory integrity
• Streamlined and standardised warehouse processes
• Increased effective utilisation of SAP MM functionality
• Competent and well-trained warehouse users
• Stable, efficient, and controlled warehouse environment

You'll play a key role in transforming an existing SAP warehouse environment into a fully optimised, best-practice operation.

Interested or know someone suitable?

Please reach out directly: rrondi@dearx.co.za