SAP EWM Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used SAP EWM
Pedro M.
Last position:
SAP FI/CO Inhouse Consultant at Helvetia Versicherungen
Engaged by one of Switzerland’s largest insurance groups for spanish SAP rollout following the acquisition of Caser (Spain), for ongoing support and S/4HANA transformation initiatives covering all Market Units (CH, ES, DE, AT, FR, IT).
Key areas: FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, Bank Accounting, Cash Management, S/4HANA transformation, eInvoicing, eReporting, Business Partner
- SAP Rollout: Led end-to-end FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, and Bank Reconciliation rollout for acquired Caser entities in Spain (Dec 2020 – Mar 2022), including full Spanish localisation.
- Integration with FSCD: Redesigned bank statement incoming payments integration in FSCD from custom to SAP standard solution, significantly increasing straight-through processing rates.
- Payments: Retired legacy custom payment trees; implemented SAP standard CGI payment trees and executed migration from ISO 20022 v2009 to v2019.
- Implemented a 1 GL account per House Bank (HBKID) concept with multiple Bank Account IDs (HKTID), reducing the total number of bank GL accounts by over 90%.
- Spanish localization: Configured and deployed Mod 180, 190, 347, 349 and SII Reporting for Spain mainland and Canary Islands using SAP eDocument (DRC) and SAP BTP Webservice, processing 2 million invoices annually, Spanish Direct & Indirect Method Cash Flow Statements (Insurance & Non-Insurance) fully reconciled
- Migration: Used SAP AIF to migrate AR/AP master data, open items, SEPA mandates, and complete GL documents for multiple company code merges (hundreds of thousands of records); leveraged Power BI/Power Query for data transformation.
- Bank Reconciliation: Achieved 60%+ automatic bank reconciliation across MU ES, CH, and DE using CSB43, MT940, and CAMT.053/054 formats, including custom improvements (tax-number-based customer/vendor matching, fuzzy search), and co-implemented the bank statement interface cockpit in SAP AIF. Integrated MX Camt from Swift Finplus and made transition from ISO20022 v2009 to v2019
- Worked on S/4HANA convergence and wrote concept work for SAP Cash Management & Treasury and eInvoicing/eReporting transformation.
- Currently leading the design for Business Partner Migration using SAP DRF and SAP AIF for Helvetia Baloise Integration Project and Harmonization of all BP interfaces.
- Currently leading Requirements Engineering for eInvoicing & eReporting for Italy, France and Spain, modelling Flows in SAP Signavio.
Greg M.
Last position:
S/4HANA Transformation & Stabilization Lead at FANUC AG
- Led cross-functional IT teams across international regions to deliver post-go-live system stabilization and integration alignment across ERP, PLM, and legacy J.D. Edwards platforms.
- Managed complex interface mapping, end-to-end data flows, OData services, and electronic invoicing workflows across distributed teams.
- Directed defect triage, root-cause analysis, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure system reliability and operational readiness.
Razvan-Mihail I.
Last position:
Senior SAP EWM Implementation Consultant at Hoffman Roche
- Processes re-engineering (Outbound for production, Inbound from production, Putaway in different temperature controlled areas)
- Re-implementation of the outbound process for Basel’s warehouse
- RF functionalities workshops and RF implementation
- Kit-to-order process implementation with VAS order
- Customer-Vendor integration customizing
- Re-configuration of the integration model
- Testing coordinator and trainer for key users
Jürgen A.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer / System Engineer at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH
- Supported design, setup, maintenance and enhancement of IBM Rational DOORS (9.6 and DNG) and IBM Rational Publishing Engine
- Conceived IT solutions and implemented them, including acceptance tests, considering customer-specific requirements
- Ensured functionality of tools and systems in scope
- Identified needs and advised departments and projects, designed single solutions when necessary
- Monitored and maintained central requirements engineering systems (servers, software, subcomponents)
- Advised on tool selection, features and application use cases for engineering applications
- Handled support requests from employees, customers and development teams autonomously
- Created system documentation and user guides
- Participated in cross-departmental IT projects and led subprojects
Paul V.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Galeria
- Responsible project lead for the new implementation of SAP eWM/MFS
- Budget responsibility of 10 million
- Leading external SAP consultants/service providers
- Building a change management organization
- Building a process organization
Ferdinand W.
Last position:
SAP EWM MFS Consultant & Power Key User at Rotenberger Group
- Module support SAP EWM MM/SD PP (advanced production based) S/4 HANA
- Design of S/4 HANA requirements in warehousing and logistics environment during the explore phase
- Support of S/4 requirements in the build phase
- Execution of S/4 customizing: EWM (50%), SD (15%), MM (20%), PP (15%)
- Support in the implementation and continuous optimization of SAP
- Analysis and resolution of issues and findings in SAP EWM
- Handling of change requests
- Creation of test cases and test data
- Execution of functional and integration testing
- Support in creating training documents for S/4 HANA
- SAP support 1st & 2nd level
- IDOC message queues monitoring
- Troubleshooting system errors (using the ABAP debugger)
- Resolving inventory differences between ERP and EWM
- POSc & LOSC process for outbound & inbound
- Rules-based Implementation
- Packspec
- Consolidation group for handling units
- EWM-MFS configuration: WH/PLC interface type, Telegram type, Telegram structure, Warehouse task/warehouse order, Resource (Scanner, Sensor, Drives), PLC/CPU, Signal, Telegram, Communication channel customizing, Interleaving activation, Sequence number, Routing LOSC, Initiation point, Rearranging HUs in multi-depth storage bins, MFS putaway strategy
Ralf S.
Last position:
Retail (Food)
- Release: SAP S/4 HANA, Retail
- Supplier EDI integration as part of the migration from Navision to SAP S/4 with ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC, and REMADV (coordination with suppliers, definition and coordination of technical integrations using EDIFACT, IDOC, and web interface, definition, execution, and acceptance of test cases).
- Analysis of necessary adjustments and creation of programming concepts for corrections.
- Support for the introduction of supplier delivery notifications with SSCC in the distribution centers and the resulting optimizations
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Statistics of experts using SAP EWM
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
1.1 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Supply Chain Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using SAP EWM
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SAP EWM experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (86%)
- Information Technology (86%)
- Transportation (71%)
- Food and Beverage (57%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Aerospace and Defense (43%)
- Chemical (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SAP EWM does
SAP Extended Warehouse Management, commonly called SAP EWM, manages complex warehouse operations from goods receipt through picking, packing and shipping. It gives companies detailed control over stock, storage bins, warehouse orders, labor activities and material flows. SAP EWM can run as part of SAP S/4HANA or as a decentralized warehouse solution.
Core warehouse processes
SAP EWM supports high-volume and highly structured distribution environments. Typical work includes:
- Inbound delivery, unloading, quality checks and putaway
- Wave planning, picking, packing and outbound staging
- Replenishment, physical inventory and stock transfers
- Handling units, batch management and serial numbers
- Yard, labor and resource management where required
The system helps align warehouse execution with purchasing, sales, production and transportation processes. Its value is greatest when inventory accuracy and traceability matter.
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong SAP EWM specialists understand the wider SAP landscape, not only warehouse configuration. Relevant skills include SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, SAP Extended Warehouse Management on SAP Business Technology Platform, and integration with SAP Transportation Management. They may also work with SAP Fiori, RF devices, conveyor controls, warehouse automation and IDoc or API-based interfaces.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance SAP EWM expertise during a new warehouse rollout, an S/4HANA transformation or a major process redesign. Specialists can also support a troubled implementation, prepare a global template, extend an existing configuration or stabilize operations after go-live. Common warning signs include recurring picking errors, weak inventory visibility, manual workarounds and interfaces that fail between warehouse and business systems.
What strong professionals deliver
Experienced professionals translate warehouse requirements into reliable SAP EWM processes. They document configuration decisions, test complete business flows and involve warehouse users before changes reach production. Their deliverables may include process designs, configuration, functional specifications, integration mappings, test plans, training materials and cutover support. They also understand where standard functionality is preferable to custom development.
Working in Switzerland
Swiss companies may use SAP EWM in manufacturing, retail, wholesale, pharmaceuticals, food distribution and third-party logistics. Projects can combine remote design and configuration with on-site workshops, user testing or go-live support at a warehouse. German, French, Italian or English language skills may be important depending on the site and stakeholder group, while clear documentation remains essential across locations.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around SAP EWM.
SAP EWM is used to plan and control warehouse activities such as receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, inventory counting and shipping. It provides detailed execution control for warehouses that need structured processes, traceability and integration with purchasing, sales, production or transportation.
SAP EWM offers broader and deeper warehouse execution capabilities than classic SAP WM, including advanced warehouse orders, labor management, slotting, wave planning and support for automation. SAP WM may still suit simpler warehouse operations, while EWM is often considered for complex sites or strategic S/4HANA programs.
A strong SAP EWM specialist often also understands SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP, inventory management, delivery processing and transportation flows. Experience with SAP Fiori, RF frameworks, handling units, IDocs, APIs, warehouse automation and integration testing can be important depending on the project.
The right level depends on scope, warehouse complexity and the project phase. A rollout, decentralised deployment or automation integration needs a professional who has handled comparable end-to-end processes, while a focused configuration change may need narrower expertise. Ask for evidence of similar SAP EWM deliverables rather than relying on a title alone.
Much of SAP EWM process design, configuration, documentation and testing can be handled remotely. On-site work is often useful for warehouse observations, RF validation, automation checks, training and go-live support. Swiss projects may also require German, French, Italian or English communication depending on the site.
Define the warehouse processes, SAP landscape, integration points and project phase before engaging an SAP EWM freelancer. Clarify whether the assignment covers discovery, configuration, development coordination, testing, migration, training or hypercare. This makes the required specialist profile much easier to assess.
Ask how the professional would model your inbound, outbound, inventory and exception processes in SAP EWM. Strong specialists explain trade-offs between standard configuration, extensions and external automation, and they can show how they manage testing, documentation, user adoption and cutover risk.
Freelancers working with SAP EWM often need to coordinate warehouse users, SAP functional teams, developers, automation vendors and logistics stakeholders. They must turn practical warehouse requirements into consistent system processes while managing dependencies across master data, deliveries, stock, interfaces and operating procedures.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP EWM in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 899 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP EWM in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP EWM in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP EWM in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP EWM in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (86%), and Information Technology (86%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used SAP EWM in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Supply Chain Management (71%), and Logistics (57%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SAP EWM
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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