Senior Business Analyst & Solution Lead Procurement, Inventory & Warehouse (SAP MM/EWM)

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Business Analyst & Solution Lead – Procurement, Inventory & Warehouse (SAP MM/EWM) is responsible for the global ownership, optimization, and transformation of Source-to-Pay, Inventory Management, and Warehouse Operations processes. The role serves as the SAP MM/EWM Consulting Lead, providing strategic direction, process governance, solution architecture, and SAP S/4HANA transformation leadership to ensure efficient, scalable, and compliant supply chain operations across the enterprise. With 12-15 years SAP Experience as BA, 8+ years SAP MM , 5+ years EWM (preferred), Multiple Rollouts, at least one S/4HANA programme.

Duties:

Business Process Ownership

Source-to-Pay (S2P)

Duties:

Business Process Ownership

Source-to-Pay (S2P)

Own and optimize end-to-end procurement processes including:

• Requisitioning
• Strategic Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Contract Management
• Supplier Collaboration
• Goods Receipt
• Invoice Verification

Inventory Management

Drive inventory management and control processes including:

• Inventory Planning
• Inventory Control
• Storage Management
• Physical Inventory
• Stock Visibility

Warehouse Operations

Lead warehouse transformation initiatives covering:

• Receiving
• Putaway
• Replenishment
• Picking
• Packing
• Shipping

SAP Functional Consulting

Provide expert consulting and solution leadership across:

SAP MM

• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Service Procurement
• Vendor Evaluation
• Procurement Analytics
• MRP Integration

SAP EWM

• Inbound Processing
• Outbound Processing
• RF Framework
• Labor Management
• Yard Management
• Slotting
• Wave Management

Logistics Integration

• MM-SD Integration
• MM-PP Integration
• MM-QM Integration
• MM-FI Integration

Solution Design & Delivery

• Conduct fit-gap workshops and requirements analysis.
• Prepare functional specifications and detailed solution designs.
• Review enhancements and technical solutions.
• Design optimized business processes and supply chain solutions.
• Lead user workshops and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Support deployment, hypercare, and continuous improvement activities.

Transformation & Governance

• Act as Global Process Owner for procurement, inventory, and warehouse processes.
• Establish governance forums, steering committees, and design authorities.
• Drive process standardization, harmonization, KPI improvements, and compliance.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA and RISE transformation initiatives.
• Govern AMS providers, system integrators, and strategic partners.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

SAP Functional Expertise

SAP MM

• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Service Procurement
• Vendor Evaluation
• Procurement Analytics
• MRP Integration

SAP EWM

• Inbound Processing
• Outbound Processing
• RF Framework
• Labor Management
• Yard Management
• Slotting
• Wave Management

Logistics & Supply Chain Integration

• Source-to-Pay Processes
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management
• MM-SD
• MM-PP
• MM-QM
• MM-FI Integration

SAP S/4HANA Expertise

• Embedded EWM
• Fiori Applications
• ATP Integration
• Procurement Analytics
• Flexible Workflow
• Business Partner Concept

Technical & Integration Knowledge

• IDocs
• EDI
• APIs
• Middleware Technologies
• MuleSoft Integration
• Interface Monitoring
• Output Management

SAP Transformation Expertise

• SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA
• Greenfield Implementations
• Brownfield Conversions
• Selective Data Transition
• RISE with SAP
• SAP Activate
• SAP Best Practices
• SAP Signavio
• Embedded Analytics

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Supply chain process consulting
• Executive stakeholder management
• Vendor governance
• Transformation leadership
• Change management
• Influencing and negotiation skills

Planning and Decision Making:

The role has significant authority and accountability for:

• Translating business strategy into scalable procurement, inventory, and warehouse solutions.
• Defining future-state operating models and process architectures.
• Evaluating and approving solution designs and process improvements.
• Prioritizing SAP initiatives and technology investments.
• Driving governance decisions across requirements, design, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Managing vendor performance and ensuring delivery quality.
• Contributing to enterprise-wide SAP roadmap and transformation decisions

Impact and Scope: 

• Global ownership of Source-to-Pay, Inventory Management, and Warehouse Operations processes.
• Direct impact on procurement efficiency, inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, and supply chain performance.
• Drives process harmonization and standardization across regions and business units.
• Influences enterprise-wide digital transformation and SAP strategy.
• Responsible for end-to-end solution lifecycle governance, from business requirements through deployment and optimization.
• Supports SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA transformation programs globally

Key Internal and External Relationships: 

Internal Relationships

• SAP Delivery Manager
• Head of CoE
• Supply Chain Leadership
• Procurement, Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management Teams
• Enterprise Architecture Teams
• SAP Technical Teams
• Global Business Stakeholders

External Relationships

• AMS Providers
• SAP Consulting Partners
• System Integrators
• RISE with SAP Partners
• Third-Party Vendors
• Supply Chain Technology Partners
• Logistics and Warehouse Solution Providers

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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