SAP Transportation Management (TM) Functional SME (remote)

• Design and configure TM solutions supporting:

• Ocean freight planning, booking, and execution
• Vessel scheduling, routing, and capacity management
• Multi-modal transportation scenarios integrating sea, land, and port operations
• Freight cost management and settlement processes

• Align TM capabilities with complex maritime transportation requirements and mission constraints.

Strategic & Commercial Sealift Operations

• Military cargo movement via sealift
• Port operations, staging, and embarkation/debarkation
• Coordination with commercial carriers and government-owned assets

• Ensure system solutions reflect real-world operational constraints, timelines, and mission priorities.

End-to-End Logistics Integration

• Lead integration between SAP TM and upstream/downstream systems, including:

• SD (order management) for demand signals
• EWM/Yard Logistics for port, staging, and warehouse coordination
• FI/CO/FM for freight cost capture, billing, and financial tracking

• Ensure seamless data flow and process alignment across transportation planning, execution, and financial settlement.

Agile Delivery & Product Development

• Operate as a senior member of an Agile team, participating in:

• Sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives

• Translate operational needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional designs.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize sealift and maritime transportation capabilities.

• Deliver iterative enhancements aligned with program milestones and mission objectives.

Requirements Analysis & Solution Design

• Conduct fit-gap analysis between current maritime operations and SAP TM capabilities.

• Develop functional specifications and configuration designs for scalable and compliant solutions.

• Recommend approaches that balance standard SAP functionality with specialized sealift requirements.

Testing, Validation & Deployment

• Lead and support functional and integration testing (SIT/UAT) for maritime transportation scenarios.

• Validate end-to-end flows including:

• Cargo planning, vessel assignment, shipment execution, and tracking

• Support cutover planning, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization.

Operational Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze sealift operations to identify efficiency improvements, cost optimization opportunities, and risk reduction strategies.

• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve visibility, planning accuracy, and execution performance.

Data Integrity, Visibility & Issue Resolution

• Ensure accuracy of transportation data, shipment status, and freight cost information.

• Support development and validation of operational dashboards and reporting.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of SAP functional experience, with deep specialization in SAP Transportation Management (TM)
• Proven experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementations, preferably in large, complex environments
• Strong understanding of end-to-end transportation and logistics operations
• Ability to facilitate workshops, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus across diverse teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills