The SAP TM Consultant will play a key role in optimizing inbound raw material transportation, inter-plant stock transfers, and outbound finished goods distribution.
The role requires hands-on SAP TM configuration experience with robust exposure to integration across production, warehouse, and finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Inbound Logistics (Procurement Transportation)
∙Configure transportation planning for raw material procurement.
∙Integrate SAP TM with SAP MM purchase orders and inbound deliveries.
∙Manage vendor-based freight agreements and charge calculation.
∙Enable visibility for supplier shipments and dock scheduling alignment.
2. Inter-Plant & Stock Transfer Movements
∙Configure transportation for STO-based movements.
∙Handle multi-leg transportation scenarios.
∙Optimize routing between manufacturing plants and regional warehouses.
∙Support transportation planning linked to production schedules.
3. Outbound Finished Goods Distribution
∙Integrate with SAP SD outbound delivery processes.
∙Configure freight unit building and consolidation strategies.
∙Manage carrier selection, tendering, and freight settlement.
∙Support export shipment processes where applicable.
4. Freight Cost Management
∙Configure charge calculation profiles and settlement documents.
∙Ensure FI integration for freight cost posting.
∙Support cost allocation across business units / plants.
∙Enable freight cost transparency and reporting.
5. System Integration & Optimization
∙Work closely with:
oSAP SD (Sales & Distribution)
oSAP MM (Procurement)
oSAP PP (Production Planning)
oSAP EWM (Warehouse Management)
oSAP FI/CO (Finance & Costing)
∙Support embedded TM in S/4HANA or standalone TM environments.
∙Participate in testing cycles (SIT/UAT) and cutover activities.
∙Troubleshoot integration and master data issues.
Required Experience & Expertise
∙4–7 years of SAP experience with minimum 3+ years in SAP TM.
∙Experience in manufacturing logistics environments is mandatory.
∙Strong knowledge of:
oOrder-based & Delivery-based transportation oFreight Unit Building Rules oPlanning & Optimization (VSR)