SAP Transportation Management Implementation consultant

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

Irving, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Blueprints, Capacity and Performance Management, Cargo/Freight, Change Management, Cross-Functional, Distribution Services, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Embedded Systems, Employee Benefits, Gap Analysis, Integration Testing, Leadership, Legal, Loan Funding, Logistics, Management Consulting, Materials Management, Network Configuration Management, On Site Support, Order Management, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Requirements Management, SAP, SAP Administration, SAP MM, SAP SD, Sales, Student Loans, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Transportation Planning, Warehousing
LOCATION
Irving, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

S/4HANA TM Expertise: 7+ years of hands-on SAP functional experience with a minimum of 2-3 full lifecycle implementations in SAP S/4HANA TM (Embedded TM experience is highly preferred).

Core TM Competencies: Deep configuration knowledge in:

Transportation Network setup and capacity planning.

Freight Order Management and Carrier Selection (Tendering).

Transportation Planning & Optimization (VSR Optimizer).

Freight Costing, Charge Calculation, and Freight Settlement.

Supply Chain Acumen: Strong understanding of inbound and outbound logistics within the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Integration Proficiency: Proven track record integrating SAP TM with SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), and SAP MM (Materials Management).

Carrier Collaboration & EDI: Experience with standard transportation EDI messaging (e.g., EDI 204, 214, 210, 990) and integrating TM with external carrier networks or portals (like LBN).

Methodology: Experience executing deployments using SAP Activate methodology in a phased, wave-based rollout environment

Roles & Responsibilities

Deployment Leadership: Act as the primary TM functional lead during wave-based regional/global deployments at various client sites, ensuring timely and smooth go-lives.

Solution Design & Fit-Gap Analysis: Conduct requirements gathering and blueprinting workshops. Translate complex business requirements into scalable SAP S/4HANA TM solutions, performing rigorous fit-gap analysis.

System Configuration: End-to-end configuration of SAP S/4HANA TM (both embedded and standalone), including Order Integration, Freight Planning, Freight Execution, and Freight Settlement.

Cross-Functional Integration: Ensure seamless integration between SAP TM and other core SAP modules (specifically SD, MM, and EWM) to support end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles.

Testing & UAT: Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders. Triage and resolve functional defects.

Change Management & Support: Train site-level power users, create functional specifications for custom developments (RICEFW), and provide critical on-site hypercare support during the immediate post-go-live phase

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 a year

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