SAP Basis consultant

Job Description

Role Summary:

As an SAP Basis Consultant specializing in EWM on cloud.  You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, performance optimization, and maintenance of our SAP EWM landscape in a cloud environment. You will bridge traditional Basis administration with cloud-native, automated operations to drive maximum warehouse efficiency.

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:  

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Provision, configure, and monitor SAP EWM systems on cloud VMs.
• Ensure High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) for EWM using HANA System Replication (HSR) and cloud Site Recovery.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost.

SAP EWM System Administration & Support

• Manage end-to-end technical administration of SAP EWM.
• Perform SAP kernel upgrades, HANA database patching, and SP updates in a critical 24/7 warehouse environment.
• Monitor and tune SAP EWM performance, background jobs.
• Provide 24/7 technical support for P1/P2 issues, managing incidents through resolution.

Integration & Optimization

• Maintain integrations with SAP EWM interfaces: Material Flow Systems (MFS), RF/Handheld devices, and 3PL connections.
• Perform EWM system refreshes and data volume management (data aging/archiving).
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure seamless integration between SAP EWM and ERP (ECC or S/4HANA).

Automation & DevOps

• Automate SAP Basis operations using cloud Automation.
• Develop documentation and maintain SOPs for system operations.

• Communication & Working Relationships 

  Who

• IT Service & Product Management Digital App & ERP

  TO
• Deputy SAP EWM Manager

  Cross Function Communication

• Plant operations
• For PM´s in the business as MM, PM and PP.

Personal qualities:  

Skills & Experience – Essential 

• 3-5 years of experience as an SAP Basis Administrator/Consultant.
• Hands-on experience migrating or managing SAP HANA on cloud.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Windows OS and cloud networking.
• Relevant SAP or cloud certifications (e.g. SAP Workloads, SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA).

Skills & Experience - Desirable 

• Experience with warehouse automation scenarios.
• Knowledge with DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code tools. (Terraform/Ansible).

 ROCKWOOL Group Values 

Ambition
We strive relentlessly for success
It all starts with ambition. Without ambition to drive things forward nothing happens. We believe we become a more successful company by being ambitious and setting big goals for ourselves, individuals and our teams. 

Responsibility
Be the Rock – today and tomorrow
Do not shy away from taking personal responsibility when facing challenges. Success is built in teams; remember to share the praise and to recognize individual and collective achievements. 

Integrity
Being honest and trustworthy
We never compromise our integrity for business results. 

Efficiency
Breaking constraints and maximizing output
Avoid extravagance and maximise the value of the resources available to you to get the biggest sustainable result. Define clear priority areas and direct resources accordingly. Identify what is most urgent and important for ROCKWOOL and take action on these issues first. 
 

Functional Competencies

We are seeking a candidate with strong hands-on experience in cloud administration and S/4 HANA logistics environments.

• Hands on experience managing SAP workloads in cloud solution. Strong knowledge in SAP BTP, Cloud Connectors and hybrid connectivity
• Deep understanding of the technical requirements for S/4 HANA embedded EWM or Decentralizes EWM.
• Expertise in SAP HANA administration, performance tuning, memory management, and backup/recovery strategies within cloud environments
• Proficient in managing Transport Management System, troubleshooting interfaces and integration
• Experience with system copies / refresh, support pack and kernel updates. SAP Fiori troubleshooting.

Behavioural Competencies

As an internal consultant, you will collaborate closely with warehouse operations, logistics functional teams, and IT leadership. We value:

• Proactive Problem-Solver:
  diagnose and resolve complex technical issues under pressure.
• Effective Communicator:
  Ability to translate complex technical Basis issues into simple business language for logistics stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Positive attitude and a strong team player, willing to share knowledge.
• Meticulous approach to security, patching, and system documentation to ensure audit-ready compliance.

Other Requirements:
 

Education: SAP Certified Technology Associate

Languages: Fluency in English

Other:3 – 5 years of hands-on Basis Administration