TM Functional Lead

Role Overview

SAP TM Functional Lead

Core Responsibilities

Solution Ownership & Leadership

• Lead

  end-to-end SAP TM implementations

  (Greenfield, Rollouts, Upgrades).
• Define

  solution architecture

  , blueprint, and configuration strategy for TM.
• Drive

  FitGap analysis

  , process harmonization, and global template governance.
• Act as

  single point of accountability

  for TM solution delivery and quality.

Design & Implementation

• Translate business requirements into scalable TM solutions.
• Configure advanced TM functionalities:

  planning strategies, optimizer tuning, carrier collaboration, charge management, and freight settlement

  .
• Oversee TM master data design: locations, resources, lanes, networks, and rate structures.

Integration & Technical Coordination

• Ensure seamless integration with

  SD, MM, EWM, FI/CO

  , and external systems (via IDocs, BAPIs, OData, APIs).
• Collaborate with ABAP/BTP teams for WRICEF developments and performance optimization.

Governance & Delivery

• Manage

  project timelines, risks, and dependencies

  ; provide status updates to PMO and leadership.
• Define

  test strategy

  , oversee SIT/UAT, and lead

  cutover and hypercare

  phases.
• Establish

  change management

  , training, and adoption strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct

  executive workshops

  , solution demos, and sign-offs.
• Mentor junior consultants and guide cross-functional teams.
• Act as trusted advisor for transportation process improvements and SAP TM best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 9 To 16 years

  overall experience;

  7+ years in SAP TM

  with at least

  2 full-cycle implementations

  as Lead.
• Expertise in

  SAP TM 9.x and/or Embedded TM in S/4HANA

  .
• Strong knowledge of:

  • Transportation Planning & Optimization (VSR)

    .

  • Freight Order/Freight Unit lifecycle

    .

  • Tendering strategies and carrier collaboration

    .

  • Charge calculation sheets and freight settlement

    .
• Proven experience in

  global template design

  ,

  multi-country rollouts

  , and

  complex integration landscapes

  .
• SAP TM certification preferred; S/4HANA and Activate certifications are a plus.

Key Skills

• Leadership & Governance

  : Ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders.

• Solution Architecture

  : Designing scalable, integrated TM solutions.

• Integration Expertise

  : SD/MM/EWM/FI and external systems.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving

  : Handling complex transportation scenarios.

• Communication

  : Executive-level presentations and workshops.