Duration: 6–7 Months (with potential for extension or long-term engagement)
We are seeking a hands-on SAP Warehouse & Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major warehouse optimisation and process reengineering initiative within a high-volume telecommunications environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in stabilising, redesigning, and optimising warehouse operations, with a strong focus on leveraging SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) and related warehouse functionality.
This role requires a practical operator who can work closely with warehouse teams, translate SAP capability into real operational improvement, and drive sustainable process discipline.
Key Responsibilities
1. Warehouse Assessment & Stabilisation
Conduct a detailed assessment of existing warehouse operations
Review end-to-end processes including:
o Receiving and put-away
o Storage and inventory control
o Picking, packing, and dispatch
o Inter-warehouse transfers
Evaluate current SAP usage vs best practice
Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control risks
Deliver a structured assessment and improvement roadmap
2. Process Reengineering & Optimisation
Redesign warehouse processes aligned to:
o SAP MM standard functionality
o Industry-leading warehouse best practices
Improve:
o Stock accuracy and visibility
o Warehouse transfer processes
o Operational efficiency and control discipline
Ensure minimal customisation by leveraging SAP standard capabilities
Support both central and regional warehouse environments
3. Implementation & Training
Support implementation of redesigned processes
Develop and deliver end-user SAP training
Drive adoption and behavioural change across warehouse teams
Strengthen stock accountability and operational discipline
Ensure sustainable usage of SAP in daily operations
Required Skills & Experience
Ideal Candidate Profile
Key Success Outcomes
You'll play a key role in transforming an existing SAP warehouse environment into a fully optimised, best-practice operation.
Interested or know someone suitable?
Please reach out directly: rrondi@dearx.co.za
DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd, established in 2001, is a South African based company focused on providing Information Technology business solutions, products and consulting to customers in various industries.
The business is structured into 2 divisions:
DeARX Resourcing: specialists in temporary and permanent recruitment.
DeARX Managed Services: delivers end-to-end systems integration solutions across a wide spectrum of technologies, with deep specialisation in cloud-native platforms, DevOps, identity management, and data integration. Our services span the full integration lifecycle—from assessment and architecture to deployment, monitoring, and support—anchored by a strong foundation in technologies such as IBM, WSO2, Apache Camel, Kubernetes, and AWS. We offer a robust integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) model, deployable across cloud and on-premise environments, enabling clients to retain control, scale flexibly, and integrate securely across hybrid infrastructures. With a proven track record of crafting pragmatic, high-performing solutions backed by automation, observability, and continuous delivery practices, we help clients unlock lasting value and innovation in their digital ecosystems
