S/4HANA SD/ TM Workstream Leadership
•Lead SAP SD / TM workstreams in S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition).
•Own end-to-end Transportation Planning, Execution, and Settlement processes.
•Act as the primary escalation point for TM-related topics.
Solution Design & Delivery
•Drive solution design and hands-on configuration for SAP SD / TM , including: - Freight Order and Freight Unit management
•Transportation planning (manual and optimizer-based)
•Carrier selection, tendering, and subcontracting
•Freight settlement and charge calculation
•Ensure alignment with S/4HANA logistics architecture and SAP best practices.
S/4HANA Transformation Activities
•Lead Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and logistics process harmonization.
•Assess and manage custom code (RICEFW) impacts for TM in S/4HANA.
•Guide logistics and transportation master data conversion and validation .
Integration & Cross-Module Coordination
•Coordinate closely with SD, MM, WM/EWM, GTS, and FI/CO teams.
•Ensure seamless integration across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Warehouse, and Transportation processes.
•Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP, CPI, middleware) for carrier interfaces and tracking integrations.
Testing, Cutover & Go-Live
•Lead unit testing, SIT, UAT , and defect management for TM scenarios.
•Own cutover planning for open shipments, freight orders, and settlement data.
•Provide go-live and hypercare support , ensuring logistics continuity.
Governance & Team Leadership
•Ensure adherence to SAP Activate methodology , project standards, and documentation.
•Review and approve functional designs, configurations, and test artifacts.
•Mentor TM consultants and support knowledge transfer.
Required Skills & Experience
SAP SD / TM Expertise
•10–12+ years of SAP experience with strong hands-on expertise in: - SAP Transportation Management, SD
•Logistics Execution and Transportation processes
•At least 2–3 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA transformation projects in a SD / TM Lead role.
•Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations .
S/4HANA & Logistics Knowledge
•Experience with: - Embedded TM in S/4HANA
•TM integration with EWM, SD, MM, and GTS
•Freight settlement and charge calculation
•Exposure to real-time tracking, carrier collaboration portals, or IoT integration is a plus.
•Knowledge on LeanIX, Signavio for process flow preparation and discussion with business team, is an added advantage.
Leadership & Delivery Skills
•Proven experience leading TM delivery in large SAP programs.
•Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
•Experience working in global, multi-country and onshore–offshore delivery models .
