Integration SME – Warehouse Automation & Industrial Systems

Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Integration SME to lead the architecture, standardization, and integration of complex warehouse and manufacturing automation ecosystems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in integrating WMS, WES, WCS, SAP, ASRS, AMR/AGV, conveyors, robotics, pack-out automation, and manufacturing execution systems within highly automated warehouse and distribution environments.The SME will work closely with business stakeholders, automation vendors, IT teams, and solution architects to define system boundaries, integration patterns, data ownership, real-time communication models, and future-state architecture for automated facilities. This role will be instrumental in establishing standardized integration frameworks and ensuring seamless interoperability across multiple automation platforms. This JD is aligned with the architecture and integration challenges discussed in Summary of the discussion. Key Responsibilities:Integration Strategy & ArchitectureDefine end-to-end integration architecture across:WMS, WES, WCSSAP ECC / SAP EWMASRS SystemsAMR/AGV Fleet ManagersMES and Production SystemsThird-Party Automation PlatformsAutomation System Integration:Design and standardize integration frameworks between warehouse software platforms and automation equipment.Define real-time event-driven communication models for material movement, mission execution, inventory updates, and workflow orchestration.Create standardized APIs, messaging patterns, interface specifications, and integration governance models.Warehouse Control & Orchestration :Define responsibilities and interactions among WMS, WES, and WCS layers.Design orchestration approaches for:Material flow controlTask managementInventory synchronizationEquipment coordinationException handlingDevelop enterprise standards for:Integration architectureMessaging frameworksAPI managementEvent processingData synchronizationSystem monitoringError handling and recovery Solution Assessment & Recommendations :Assess current-state systems and identify integration gaps.Recommend optimal architecture for highly automated warehouse environments.Provide guidance on SAP WM/EWM, third-party WMS, custom orchestration solutions, and automation control strategies. Lead architecture workshops and stakeholder reviews.Required Skills & Domain Expertise :Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)SAP ECC WM / SAP EWMManufacturing & Distribution OperationsIndustrial Automation SystemsAutomation Platforms :ASRS SystemsAMR / AGV FleetsRobotics & Material HandlingConveyor SystemsAutomated Storage & Retrieval TechnologiesPack-Out and Shipping AutomationIntegration Technologies :REST APIsKafkaMessage Queues Architecture Skills :Solution ArchitectureEnterprise Integration ArchitectureSystem-of-Record DesignData ModelingProcess OrchestrationReal-Time Systems Design Preferred Qualifications :Experience in highly automated manufacturing or distribution environments.Prior experience with automotive, industrial manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse automation projects.