SAP Transportation Management Solution Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist with system integration tasks, which include mapping and transforming data between SAP TM and other enterprise systems.

• Take ownership of SAP TM system configuration, all-encompassing transportation processes, and associated procedures.

• Diagnose and resolve SAP TM system issues by identifying root causes and applying corrective measures.

• Maintain documentation for SAP TM configurations, selection and planning profiles, batch jobs, ensuring it is current and well-organized.

• Guarantee that SAP TM environments across ECC and S/4HANA remain synchronized and consistent over time.

• Conduct integrated quality assurance testing for transportation planning and management scenarios.

• Ensure that test scripts are comprehensive and sufficient to encompass all transportation scenarios for successful end-to-end testing prior to production deployment.

• Play an active role in low-level design, testing, and implementation stages of projects, working closely with the business transportation team.

• Develop functional and technical specifications for new developments and system enhancements.

• Examine transportation-related data and create logical business application solutions in partnership with IT and user teams.

• Evaluate SAP TM system customizations and substitute them with standard solutions wherever possible.

• Adhere to the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology and governance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in supply chain, computer science, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience post-baccalaureate within the SAP TM field in a techno-functional capacity.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the implementation, configuration, and support of SAP Transportation Management (TM) modules.

• Proven history of successfully completing at least two full-cycle SAP TM end-to-end implementations.

• In-depth knowledge of transportation management processes, encompassing Freight Order Management, Transportation Planning, Carrier Selection, Freight Execution, and Freight Settlement.

• Strong proficiency in SAP TM configuration, with the capability to debug code, apply fixes, and execute enhancements.

• Solid understanding of integration with other SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).

• Extensive knowledge of SAP TM Version 9.6 along with familiarity with newer S/4HANA TM features.

• Expertise in OData services and the ABAP RESTful Programming Model (RAP).

• Strong architectural insight across various SAP modules and integration points.

• Familiarity with the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) and Application Interface Framework (AIF) is highly desirable.

• Experience in SAP Fiori applications and UI5 development for TM-related processes.

• Understanding of SAP PI/PO or SAP CPI for TM integration scenarios.

• Experience in performance tuning and optimization of TM processes and associated custom developments.

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, including mentoring junior consultants and coordinating project tasks.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional and technical teams in a dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies, with experience in delivering projects within both frameworks.

• Commitment to ongoing learning and staying abreast of advancements in SAP TM and related technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with bonus opportunities.

• Paid time off (minimum of three weeks).

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Paid parental leave.

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500).

• Bundle of joy benefit (a year’s supply of free diapers for all team members with a new baby).

• Tuition assistance.

• Wellness program offering savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.