Tata Consultancy Services

SAP Transportation Management Implementation consultant

Tata Consultancy Services$120K — $150K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on SAP functional experience with S/4HANA TM, including 2-3 full lifecycle implementations.
  • Deep configuration knowledge in transportation network setup, capacity planning, and freight order management.
  • Strong understanding of inbound and outbound logistics in manufacturing and distribution sectors.
  • Proven track record of integrating SAP TM with SAP EWM, SD, and MM modules.
  • Experience with EDI messaging and integrating TM with external carrier networks.
  • Proficient in executing deployments using SAP Activate methodology in wave-based environments.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary functional lead for TM during regional/global deployments, ensuring smooth go-lives.
  • Conduct requirements gathering, blueprint workshops, and perform fit-gap analysis to design scalable solutions.
  • Manage the end-to-end configuration of SAP S/4HANA TM, including freight planning and execution.
  • Ensure seamless cross-functional integration between SAP TM and other core modules like SD, MM, and EWM.
  • Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with stakeholders.
  • Train site-level power users and provide on-site hypercare support post-go-live.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual incentive.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with disability planning.
  • Parental leave support for family members.
  • Convenient commuter benefits and professional growth opportunities with training reimbursement.
  • Generous time off policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Legal assistance and financial benefits such as 401K, performance bonuses, college fund, and student loan refinancing.
Full Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• S/4HANA TM Expertise: 7+ years of hands-on SAP functional experience with a minimum of 2-3 full lifecycle implementations in SAP S/4HANA TM (Embedded TM experience is highly preferred).
• Core TM Competencies: Deep configuration knowledge in:
• Transportation Network setup and capacity planning.
• Freight Order Management and Carrier Selection (Tendering).
• Transportation Planning & Optimization (VSR Optimizer).
• Freight Costing, Charge Calculation, and Freight Settlement.
• Supply Chain Acumen: Strong understanding of inbound and outbound logistics within the manufacturing and distribution sectors.
• Integration Proficiency: Proven track record integrating SAP TM with SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), and SAP MM (Materials Management).
• Carrier Collaboration & EDI: Experience with standard transportation EDI messaging (e.g., EDI 204, 214, 210, 990) and integrating TM with external carrier networks or portals (like LBN).
• Methodology: Experience executing deployments using SAP Activate methodology in a phased, wave-based rollout environment

Roles & Responsibilities
• Deployment Leadership: Act as the primary TM functional lead during wave-based regional/global deployments at various client sites, ensuring timely and smooth go-lives.
• Solution Design & Fit-Gap Analysis: Conduct requirements gathering and blueprinting workshops. Translate complex business requirements into scalable SAP S/4HANA TM solutions, performing rigorous fit-gap analysis.
• System Configuration: End-to-end configuration of SAP S/4HANA TM (both embedded and standalone), including Order Integration, Freight Planning, Freight Execution, and Freight Settlement.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Ensure seamless integration between SAP TM and other core SAP modules (specifically SD, MM, and EWM) to support end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles.
• Testing & UAT: Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders. Triage and resolve functional defects.
• Change Management & Support: Train site-level power users, create functional specifications for custom developments (RICEFW), and provide critical on-site hypercare support during the immediate post-go-live phase

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 a year

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About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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