Logistics Analyst

Job Summary:

As a Warehouse Engineer, you are responsible for managing and optimizing warehouse and material operations, including Receiving, Storage, Issuance, and Site Process Stewardship. This role also supports SAP S/4HANA migration activities by performing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for warehouse and material management processes, ensuring system functionality aligns with business requirements. The position ensures compliance with policies, safety regulations, and process standards while leveraging digital tools, analytics, and AI-driven solutions to drive efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Receiving & Material Operations

• Oversee daily Receiving operations and resolve operational issues promptly.

• Ensure timely completion of receipts for all incoming shipments and materials.

• Develop workflows, operating procedures, and maintain documentation controls.

• Drive standardization and process improvements for warehouse operations using AI-based process optimization tools.

• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to rectify discrepancies (e.g., damages, shortages).

2. Warehouse Management

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including storage and item issuance.

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure 100% cycle count accuracy (KPI)

• Ensure materials issuance are following First expiry first out.

• Ensure material disposition complies with Intellectual Property (IP) protection requirements.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with cold storage requirements and verify that equipment is calibrated and maintained on a regular basis.

• Conduct regular audits and identify improvement opportunities.

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity through automation and AI insights.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and warehouse policies.

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

3. SAP S/4HANA UAT & Migration Support

• Act as Warehouse SME for SAP S/4HANA User Acceptance Testing (UAT) covering end‑to‑end warehouse and IQC processes (receiving, put‑away, issuance, returns, shipment, cycle count, scrap, cold room/freezer materials, consigned materials, etc.).

• Execute UAT scenarios based on defined test plans and business requirements.

• Validate S/4HANA transactions and Fiori UI against current ECC processes to ensure functional accuracy and business continuity.

• Log UAT results, defects, and process gaps in the UAT tracker with sufficient detail for IT and system integrators to troubleshoot.

• Perform defect re-testing and regression testing after fixes are deployed.

• Process Mapping & Validation

o Support warehouse process mapping and documentation required for S/4HANA migration.

o Identify and highlight process deltas between ECC and S/4HANA, including system behavior changes and UI impacts.

o Validate SAP configuration related to storage locations, batch management, IQC status, and warehouse controls.

• Cross Functional Coordination

o Work closely with IT, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and external system integrators to clarify issues and validate solutions.

o Provide timely feedback and warehouse business input during workshops, UAT reviews, and migration readiness discussions.

o Support cutover preparation and readiness checks leading up to S/4HANA go live.

• Operational Risk & Readiness

o Ensure UAT activities do not compromise daily warehouse operations by coordinating testing schedules and priorities.

o Identify operational risks, training gaps, and process impacts ahead of go live.

o Support development of workarounds, SOP updates, and business readiness actions as required.

Other Responsibilities:

List secondary duties that also contribute to the role's performance and may be included in evaluations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain optimal inventory levels and avoid overstock or shortages.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through process automation, supplier collaboration, and resource optimization.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational costs without compromising service quality. Deploy appropriate AI-driven solutions in achieving effective and efficient outcomes for self and teams