SAP TM Consultant

Job Title: SAP TM Consultant Experience: 5-8 years Location: Pune / Chennai Role Overview: The SAP TM Consultant will design, configure, and deploy end-to-end transportation solutions. This role bridges complex business logistics with advanced SAP S/4HANA Embedded or Decentralized TM capabilities. The candidate must have delivered at least 2 full life-cycle implementations or major global rollouts. They will drive client workshops, define business blueprints, and resolve intricate supply chain exceptions. Key Responsibilities: Solution Design Configuration: Configure core SAP TM components including Freight Order Management, Freight Settlement, and Carrier Selection Map master data frameworks including Business Partners, Transportation Lanes, Zones, and Resources Define Charge Calculations, Rate Tables, and Freight Agreements for optimized cost management Set up the Transportation Cockpit and define rules for the TM Optimizer to maximize route efficiency Cross-Module Integration: Design seamless integration patterns between SAP TM and other modules like SD (Sales Distribution), MM (Materials Management), and EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Enable data streaming or interface exchanges with third-party logistics (3PL) systems, carriers, and scales using Web Services or IDocs Orchestrate international trade logistics via integration with SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) and Dangerous Goods (DG) frameworks Implementation Project Delivery: Lead client fit-gap analysis workshops and gather functional requirements for custom developments Author comprehensive Functional Specifications for interfaces, extensions, and custom reports Collaborate closely with technical teams using ABAP, BOPF (Business Object Processing Framework), and FPM (Floorplan Manager) to deploy custom code Manage data migration initiatives mapping legacy logistics information over to SAP S/4HANA structures Testing, Training Support: Execute unit testing, regression testing, integration testing, and guide business users through User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Formulate clear Cut-over Plans, manage go-live activities, and extend high-priority hypercare/SLA support post-deployment Required Skills Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 5 8 years of dedicated, hands-on functional experience working inside the SAP TM domain Implementations: Proven track record of at least 2 end-to-end life-cycle implementations Platform Expertise: Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (Embedded/Advanced TM) is mandatory Methodology: Deep familiarity with the SAP Activate Methodology and Solution Manager Technical Acumen: Ability to analyze ABAP code, utilize debugging techniques, and understand technical architectures Education: bachelor s or master s degree in information technology, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering Preferred Certifications (Nice-to-Have): Having SAP Transportation Management Certification will be an added advantage Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.