Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Logistics Execution (LE) and Transportation Management (TM) Integration Consultant to lead the techno-functional integration between an SAP ERP system and a third-party logistics (3PL) provider's Warehouse Management System (WMS). The role involves configuring SAP ECC and SAP TM, conducting integration mapping workshops with the 3PL provider, and coordinating with middleware, cross-functional, and project management teams. The consultant will own testing activities from functional unit testing and string testing through end-to-end (E2E) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Responsibilities will span solution showcase, gap analysis, integration design, cutover, go-live, and post-go-live support to ensure a successful distribution center launch. The role is primarily remote, with 2-3 weeks of onsite travel as required during UAT and go-live.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead 3PL solution showcases and gap analysis activities in collaboration with cross-functional business and technical teams.
• Facilitate integration message mapping workshops with 3PL IT, business process, and middleware teams.
• Prepare sample file formats and ensure timely resolution of open technical queries and outstanding discussion items.
• Design, configure, and unit test SAP ECC and SAP TM settings in lower environments, including locations, transportation lanes, freight unit building rules, order and freight document types, carrier selection, charge calculation, and output/integration settings for 3PL messages.
• Manage SAP configuration transports to production environments.
• Collaborate with internal and 3PL middleware teams on partner setup, mapping changes, and connectivity testing.
• Prepare test scenarios and test data in QTest or similar test management tools.
• Execute Functional Unit Testing (FUT) and string testing, and support E2E and UAT execution with the 3PL provider.
• Manage defect logging, resolution, retesting, and testing sign-off.
• Coordinate cutover activities and support Day in the Life (DITL) simulations.
• Provide go-live, Tier 1/Tier 2, and post-go-live support.
• Complete knowledge transfer and handover activities with the support team.
Required Qualifications:
• 3-5+ years of hands-on SAP Logistics Execution experience, including shipping, deliveries, warehouse management, and inventory management, with a focus on 3PL/WMS integrations.
• Hands-on experience configuring and testing SAP Transportation Management (TM), including freight units, planning profiles, freight orders, tendering, carrier selection, and freight settlement.
• Experience with SAP integration using IDocs/EDI and middleware, including message mapping, partner configuration, and connectivity testing with external partners.
• Proven experience delivering full project lifecycles, including analysis, configuration, FUT, string testing, E2E testing, UAT, cutover, and go-live support.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead workshops and coordinate external 3PL partners and internal cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience using QTest or similar test management tools for test case management and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and integrated cross-functional processes, including OTC, ICO, FTS, and MDM.
• Previous experience supporting large-scale supply chain organizations.
• SAP certification in Logistics Execution, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), or Transportation Management.