Supply Chain and Operations Consulting – Logistics Manager – Transportation Management

Accenture • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

This role can sit anywhere in the US as long as it is near an Accenture Corporate Office We Are: Supply Chain & Operations, and we move fast, think fast, and work fast. Our Fortune 500 clients require digital transformation in transportation and logistics, and we deliver solutions using SAP TMS to enhance routing, carrier collaboration, and freight optimization. Our goal is to improve transportation efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase supply chain agility. You Are: A transportation and supply chain professional with strong SAP TMS expertise. You design and deliver transportation solutions that enhance freight planning, execution, and visibility across complex networks. With a solid understanding of transportation best practices, you excel in system implementation, process improvement, and project management. You’re comfortable leading teams and engaging clients to drive operational efficiency. The Work: Support the design and implementation of SAP TMS solutions to optimize transportation planning and execution. Work with clients to assess transportation needs, identify pain points, and configure TMS solutions accordingly. Leverage SAP TMS features like load consolidation, route optimization, freight rating, and carrier collaboration to improve performance. Assist in system integration projects, ensuring seamless connections between TMS, WMS, and ERP systems. Conduct data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve transportation efficiency. Train and support end-users in TMS functionalities and best practices. Contribute to business development activities, including client workshops, solution demonstrations, and proposal writing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years in transportation or supply chain management, with at least 3-4 years of SAP TMS experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with SAP TMS configuration, load planning, and route optimization.

Nice To Haves

• You hold Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement certifications.
• You are experienced in other SAP Digital Supply Chain Solutions such as EWM, YL or BN4L.
• You have experience in transportation analytics, AI-driven routing, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of SAP TMS solutions to optimize transportation planning and execution.
• Work with clients to assess transportation needs, identify pain points, and configure TMS solutions accordingly.
• Leverage SAP TMS features like load consolidation, route optimization, freight rating, and carrier collaboration to improve performance.
• Assist in system integration projects, ensuring seamless connections between TMS, WMS, and ERP systems.
• Conduct data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve transportation efficiency.
• Train and support end-users in TMS functionalities and best practices.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client workshops, solution demonstrations, and proposal writing.

Benefits

• Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees