SAP Warehouse Management Consultant

Description:

Who are we? 
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 16 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

In Team Digital, we’re planning for a future where the technology solutions we co-create and design enable us to achieve our goal of protecting our greatest natural resource and allowing our customers, communities and the environment to thrive.
As a team, our vision is to create an everyday digital experience for the people we serve - our customers - by putting them at the heart of everything we do. As part of our award-winning team you’ll help the business become an intelligent, connected organisation to deliver our digital transformation and turnaround.

As a SAP Warehouse Management Consultant, your primary purpose is to enhance and optimise our stock management systems, aligning with Thames Water's overarching goals. You will have deep engagement in process analysis, system design, and development, ensuring that our warehouse management and logistics operations are streamlined and efficient. By configuring, testing, and implementing new solutions within the SAP framework, you contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of our inventory management processes.

You will need to cultivate and maintain key relationships to ensure success. Among these, close collaboration with Programme Managers is essential for aligning project objectives and timelines.

What you will be doing as SAP Warehouse Management Consultant

Analyse and optimise warehouse and logistics processes within the SAP environment.
Assist with solution strategies for business requirements, enhancement requests, and defect fixes.
Implement and configure SAP WM (Warehouse Management) modules.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAP WM with other SAP modules and external systems.
Develop and execute test plans to ensure the SAP solutions meet business requirements and are free from defects.
Document all configurations, customisations, and procedures for future reference and compliance.What you should bring to the role?
We want to bring together a team of brilliant tech minds with game-changing ideas. We’re looking for people who will help us re-imagine the way we work and the way we get things done:
A truly digital mindset. Open to collaboration. Open to risk. Open to new ways of doing things.
Obsessed with data. Obsessed with excellence.
People who think and behave differently to the way we do. People who don’t want to just be another cog in the machine.Essential Experience

Extensive experience in the field of warehouse management, specifically working on large and complex project.
Proven experience in SAP WM and/or EWM implementation and configuration.
Experience working on third party integrations.
Experience with design and implementation of Fiori apps.
Strong understanding of warehouse and logistics processes in the water industry or similar sectors.
SAP certification in Warehouse Management or Logistics. 
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.What's in it for you?
Daily Pay rate: £600 - £800 per day
Expenses: Excluded
IR35 determination: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid, Reading
Length of assignment: 6 Months with a view to extend
Required Start date: ASAP

Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner.  If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements. 

We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive.  We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. 

Find out more about working at Thames Water

We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an Ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way. 

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment