Senior Principal Engineer - SAP EWM

Job Title: Senior Principal Engineer - SAP EWM Company: Zuellig Pharma SAP Module: SAP EWM Roles & Responsibilities: Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. Purpose Of The Role As the Senior Principal Engineer – SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), you will serve as the technical authority and enterprise solution architect for our mission-critical pharmaceutical distribution and logistics platforms. In this strategic leadership role, you will define the regional SAP EWM architectural roadmap, govern end-to-end design across complex multi-site implementations, lead external implementation partners, and ensure strict compliance with global GxP, GDP, and Computerized Systems Validation (CSV) standards. + Define and govern the enterprise SAP EWM architecture across regional distribution centers, cold-chain hubs, and clinical trial facilities. + Drive technology roadmaps, evaluate emerging warehouse technologies (AS/RS, AGVs, Material Flow Systems/MFS, IoT temperature monitoring), and lead proof-of-concepts (POCs). + Establish global template design standards, ensuring scalability, standardization, and minimal custom code footprint. Technical Governance & Consultant Lifecycle Management + Lead technical governance over external implementation partners, system integrators (SIs), and technical consultants. + Conduct technical assessments, code/design reviews, and enforce deliverable quality against KPIs, SLAs, and statement of work (SOW) commitments. + Direct complex custom solution architecture, including BAdI frameworks, custom RF frameworks, and digital inspection workflows. + Architect advanced warehouse workflows for strictly regulated healthcare supply chains: FEFO, cold chain (2–8°C / ultra-low), hazardous storage, and clinical trial kit handling. + Oversee end-to-end integration across SAP ERP (ECC 6.0), Quality Management (QIE), and third-party WCS/MES platforms. + Design robust Post Processing Framework (PPF) architectures for automated GxP documentation. + Establish enterprise-wide monitoring frameworks for queue health, qRFC/tRFC, and intermediate document (IDoc) processing to prevent operational bottlenecks. + Act as the ultimate escalation SME for high-severity Stuck-In-Queue (SIQ) anomalies, data inconsistencies, and multi-system locking issues. Leadership & Capability Building + Mentor and coach Principal Engineers, functional analysts, and internal SAP support teams. + Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and operational resilience across cross-functional IT and operations units. + Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on functional architecture and configuration experience in SAP EWM, with a proven track record leading at least 3 full lifecycle global/regional implementations. + Deep experience with EWM 9.5 and S/4HANA (Decentralized), MFS integration, and POSC/LOSC across multi-temperature automated warehouses. + Mastery in interface technologies (IDocs, Web Services, OData, qRFC) and queue troubleshooting (SIQ root-cause prevention). + Validation & Compliance Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading Computerized Systems Validation (CSV) deliverables, risk-based testing strategies, and audit defense. + Pharma & Healthcare Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), cold chain logistics, clinical trial logistics, and quality inspection workflows. + Advanced ABAP & Technical Insight: Strong ability to read/debug complex ABAP code, analyze system dumps, design custom enhancements, and guide technical developers. + Supply Chain Automation: Hands-on experience integrating SAP EWM with automated warehouse equipment (AS/RS cranes, conveyor systems, robotics). + Certifications: SAP Certified Application Associate/Professional in SAP S/4HANA EWM. + Strategic Influence: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for executive leaders, operational heads, and Quality Assurance (QA). + Vendor & Partner Governance: Strong commercial and technical acumen to manage external consultants and ensure high-standard delivery. + Resilience & High-Stakes Decision-Making: Composed, analytical leadership during critical cutovers, go-lives, and major warehouse operational disruptions. * We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success. * We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly. * As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region. * Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities. * Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect. Work Location: Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Availability: Full time

+ Set the validation and compliance strategy in accordance with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, PIC/S GDP, and data integrity standards (ALCOA+). + Author and approve high-level validation master plans, system risk assessments, and complex change control impact analyses. + Serve as the principal technical SME during internal, partner, and health authority regulatory audits. Key Skills: SAP EWM, Extended Warehouse Management, Warehouse Management Salary: Not disclosed