SAP EWM Lead Consultant

We are seeking an experienced SAP EWM Lead Consultant to support a high-profile programme within a regulated environment. This role combines hands-on expertise in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) with leadership responsibility across delivery, operations, and stakeholder engagement. Job Title: SAP EWM Lead Consultant (Contract) Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Poland Day Rate: £400-£450 per day Eligibility: Minimum 5 years continuous UK residency required The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence across SAP landscapes, particularly within BASIS and HANA environments, while driving successful EWM implementations and ongoing support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead the resolution of escalations and incidents within SAP BASIS and HANA environments, ensuring adherence to SLAs and quality standards Oversee and contribute to SAP EWM delivery across full project lifecycles Validate and manage change implementation plans, ensuring compliance and minimising operational risk Conduct root cause analysis and trend analysis, presenting findings to business stakeholders Engage with customers regularly to identify operational issues and drive continuous improvement Support capacity planning activities across SAP systems to optimise performance Mentor team members, develop SOPs, and maintain clear technical documentation Act as a key interface between technical teams and business stakeholders What we are looking for: Minimum 2 full lifecycle SAP EWM implementations At least 3 years' experience in SAP WM At least 3 years' experience in SAP EWM Strong expertise in SAP BASIS and SAP HANA administration/support Proven experience within the Defence sector or Defence-related environments Specific experience in ammunition management Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring capability Strong analytical skills, including root cause and trend analysis Solid understanding of ITIL frameworks and incident management Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Fluent English (written and spoken) SAP Certified Technology Associate (SAP HANA) - desirable ITIL Foundation Certification - desirable Must be immediately available for a full-time contract Willingness to travel occasionally to Poland Due to project constraints, candidates must have: Minimum 5 years continuous UK residency No personal or familial background linked to Russia or Belarus Please note: certain nationality restrictions apply due to project requirementsThis is an opportunity to work on a critical, high-impact programme within a complex and highly regulated environment, offering strong day rates and the flexibility of primarily remote work. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK