Principal - SAP-SAP S4HANA TM

Bristlecone • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP TM solutions, ensuring seamless integration with SAP ECC/S4HANA, EWM, GTS, SD, and MM. Partner with business stakeholders to analyze transportation needs and translate them into scalable SAP TM solutions. Architect and optimize end-to-end transportation processes , including planning, execution, freight settlement, and carrier collaboration. Provide expert guidance on TM master data, organizational structures , and configuration best practices. Drive solution blueprinting, fit-gap analysis, functional design , and prototyping activities. Design and implement interfaces with external logistics systems (e.g., 3PLs, carriers, TMS/OMS platforms). Ensure system scalability, performance, and data integrity across all TM deployments. Lead or contribute to SAP TM rollout projects, system migrations , and version upgrades . Support continuous improvement through post-go-live enhancements and user enablement .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science , Engineering, Logistics , or a related field.
• 12+ years of hands-on SAP experience , with at least 5+ years focused on SAP TM (9.x or S/4HANA Embedded) .
• Deep expertise in key TM functionalities: Transportation Planning & Optimization (manual and automated) Carrier Selection & Tendering (EDI or SAP Collaboration Portal) Freight Orders and Freight Bookings Freight Charge Calculation and Settlement
• Experience integrating SAP TM with SAP Event Management, PI/PO , or SAP GTS is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of industry-specific logistics (e.g., High Tech, Retail, Manufacturing).
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and complex SAP projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP TM solutions, ensuring seamless integration with SAP ECC/S4HANA, EWM, GTS, SD, and MM.
• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze transportation needs and translate them into scalable SAP TM solutions.
• Architect and optimize end-to-end transportation processes , including planning, execution, freight settlement, and carrier collaboration.
• Provide expert guidance on TM master data, organizational structures , and configuration best practices.
• Drive solution blueprinting, fit-gap analysis, functional design , and prototyping activities.
• Design and implement interfaces with external logistics systems (e.g., 3PLs, carriers, TMS/OMS platforms).
• Ensure system scalability, performance, and data integrity across all TM deployments.
• Lead or contribute to SAP TM rollout projects, system migrations , and version upgrades .
• Support continuous improvement through post-go-live enhancements and user enablement .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees