WM Solution Architect

**Job Title: SAP WM Solution Architect** **Duration:** 12 months+ **Location:** Orlando **Position Overview:** We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect and Product Owner specializing in Warehouse Management to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of logistics and warehousing systems. In this dual-role capacity, you will serve as a technical architect designing end-to-end warehousing solutions and as a Product Owner driving the product roadmap, backlog, and execution. **Key Responsibilities:** *As a Solution Architect (with Configuration Focus):* - **Solution Design & Configuration:** Lead hands-on configuration, prototyping, and testing of advanced Warehouse Management (WM) solutions to support complex warehouse processes (e.g., inbound/outbound processing, internal movements, physical inventory, and replenishment). - **A&D Compliance & Traceability:** Architect warehousing solutions that strictly adhere to Aerospace & Defense (A&D) regulations, including ITAR, EAR, serial number tracking, batch management, and military packaging standards. - **Integration Design:** Design seamless integration touchpoints between Warehouse Management and adjacent functional areas such as Procurement, Production (MRP/PPDS), Quality Management (QM), and outbound logistics. - **Hardware & Automation Integration:** Architect integrations with warehouse technologies, including RF scanning, barcode systems, and automated material handling equipment (MHE). *As a Product Owner:* - **Backlog Ownership:** Act as the primary Product Owner, managing, prioritizing, and grooming the product backlog to ensure delivery aligns with business priorities. - ** Translation:** Translate complex business and operational challenges into clear, actionable user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria. - **Customer Collaboration:** Serve as a trusted advisor and main point of contact for stakeholders, aligning technical capabilities with their strategic logistics goals. - **Sprint Planning & Validation:** Participate in Agile ceremonies, define sprint goals, and validate completed configurations to ensure they meet the "Definition of Done" and deliver maximum value. ** Qualifications & Experience:** - Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry, with an understanding of defense logistics, government-furnished property (GFP), and strict traceability. - Proven, deep experience configuring Warehouse Management systems (such as SAP EWM/WM or equivalent enterprise-grade WMS). - Minimum of 2–3 years of experience acting as a Product Owner or Product Manager in an Agile/Scrum environment. **Preferred Skills:** - Experience with SAP S/4HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). - Familiarity with defense-specific warehousing challenges, such as managing hazardous materials, high-value asset storage, and secure inventory areas. - Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between warehouse floor operations and executive stakeholders.