Senior / Lead SAP TM Solution Consultant

Maven Workforce Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm is seeking a Senior or Lead SAP Transportation Management Consultant to design and implement SAP TM solutions across logistics operations. This leadership role requires over 12 years of SAP experience, including 5+ years with SAP TM. Key responsibilities include leading the deployment of SAP solutions, optimizing transportation processes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. Ideal candidates have strong analytical and communication skills along with industry-specific logistics experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on SAP experience, with at least 5+ years focused on SAP TM.
• Strong understanding of industry-specific logistics (e.g., High Tech, Retail, Manufacturing).
• Experience integrating SAP TM with SAP Event Management, PI/PO, or SAP GTS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP TM solutions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze transportation needs.
• Architect and optimize end-to-end transportation processes.

Skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Agile project methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

SAP TM

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

SAP GTS

3PLs

Job description

Location: Remote with travel mountain view, CA

Bristlecone

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Senior or Lead SAP Transportation Management (TM) Consultant to take charge of designing, implementing, and supporting SAP TM solutions across global logistics operations. This is a key leadership role in shaping end-to-end transportation and supply chain execution strategies using SAP TM — both standalone and embedded in S/4HANA.

If you’re passionate about transforming transportation processes with cutting‑edge SAP solutions and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP TM solutions, ensuring seamless integration with SAP ECC/S4HANA, EWM, GTS, SD, and MM.
• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze transportation needs and translate them into scalable SAP TM solutions.
• Architect and optimize end-to-end transportation processes, including planning, execution, freight settlement, and carrier collaboration.
• Provide expert guidance on TM master data, organizational structures, and configuration best practices.
• Drive solution blueprinting, fit-gap analysis, functional design, and prototyping activities.
• Design and implement interfaces with external logistics systems (e.g., 3PLs, carriers, TMS/OMS platforms).
• Ensure system scalability, performance, and data integrity across all TM deployments.
• Lead or contribute to SAP TM rollout projects, system migrations, and version upgrades.
• Support continuous improvement through post-go-live enhancements and user enablement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 12+ years of hands‑on SAP experience, with at least 5+ years focused on SAP TM (9.x or S/4HANA Embedded).
• Transportation Planning & Optimization (manual and automated)
• Carrier Selection & Tendering (EDI or SAP Collaboration Portal)
• Freight Orders and Freight Bookings
• Freight Charge Calculation and Settlement
• Experience integrating SAP TM with SAP Event Management, PI/PO, or SAP GTS is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of industry-specific logistics (e.g., High Tech, Retail, Manufacturing).
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and complex SAP projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.